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Home Visit From the Society’s beginning, the central and most basic activity of Conferences has been visiting the needy in their homes. Start Now Home Visit Spirituality, Friendship and Service are the essence of Home visits. By visiting homes, Vincentians are humanizing the response to the crisis by experiencing the person's living conditions and needs. From the Society’s beginning, the central and most basic activity of Conferences has been visiting those in need in their homes. This is the clearest symbol of our Vincentian charism, which dictates the highest respect for the dignity of the poor. It symbolizes our Vincentian commitment truly serve those in need. The essential elements of the Society are spirituality, friendship , and service. The Process 1. If you are requesting assistance, contact one of our Conferences to schedule a home visit. If you need help locating a Conference closest to your area, please call 211. 2. Vincentians will schedule and perform a Home Visit to listen, offer humble advice, and assess your situation to potentially render material or financial assistance. 3. Vincentians will make contact with your service provider to coordinate support and then follow up with you and your family. Find Conference Temporary financial assistance is provided to immediately alleviate the suffering of families in distress once information has been obtained and verified by the service provider. Assistance varies from housing, utilities, and other basic needs . Financial assistance is always provided directly to the service provider, not the person in crisis. Policies and protocols help eliminate fraud and abuse. Personal Encounters Vincentians humanize the experience of receiving aid during a crisis and disaster. Vincentians are not case workers. They undergo special training to interact in a compassionate manner with diverse populations and communities across Greater Houston. Families are provided the dignity they deserve when Vincentians allow the Holy Spirit to guide their interactions.

The Society is an international organization founded in 1833 in Paris, France. It was locally established in 1871 in Galveston, TX. History In 1833, a 20-year-old college student and his friends began serving the poor in Paris, France. This was the beginning of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Today, there are more than 777,000 members serving in 149 countries around the globe. The Society arrived in the United States in 1845, where the first conference was formed in St. Louis, Missouri. The first presence of the Society in the Galveston-Houston area was in 1871 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Galveston. Today, there are 58 Conferences in the Galveston-Houston Council with more than 1,900 members growing spiritually through friendship and service to those in need. Timeline (1871-2021) Our Patrons & Founders The Society's Patron Saint St. Vincent de Paul (1581-1660) was the founder of the Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Confraternities of Charity, and Ladies of Charity. He was a man of deep faith, keen intellect, and enormous creativity, he has become known as the "The Apostle of Charity" and "Father of the Poor." His contributions to the training of priests and organizing parish missions and other services for the poor shaped our Church's role in the modern world. St. Vincent de Paul Feast day is September 27th. The Society's Sister St. Louise de Marillac (1591-1660) had St. Vincent de Paul as her spiritual director. Her inherent desire to know and accomplish God's will blossomed into a life of ministry to those who were sick and destitute. Her contagious spirituality and strong, organizational ability led her to co-found with Vincent the Daughters of Charity, a group of sisters who serve the poor and who inspire our Society. St. Louise de Marillac Feast day is May 9th. The Society's Founder Blessed Frederic Ozanam (1813-1853) founded the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. He was a young Sorbonne student who met regularly with his fellow Catholic students to discuss the issues of their time. At one of their public meetings, a challenger admitted the Catholic Church, at one time, had been a great source of good, but asked, “What is your Church doing now?… Show us your works and we will believe you.” Unable to respond, Frédéric conceded. Shortly afterward, Frédéric and six friends created the Conference of Charity, with the purpose of serving the poor of Paris. Frédéric and his friends provided food, clothing, shelter, financial, and spiritual help. They also established tutoring programs and libraries. Blessed Frederic's Feast day is September 9th. The Society's Mentor Blessed Rosalie Rendu, DC (1786 - 1856) was a Daughter of Charity who served for 54 years in the Mouffetard area, the most impoverished district of Paris. Emmanuel Bailly, the President of the Society, sent the founding members of the Society to Sister Rosalie for guidance and direction. Sending them on home visits, she formed them in the spirit of St. Vincent, teaching them how to serve the poor with respect and compassion. Blessed Rosalie's Feast day is February 7th.

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Going to those in need since 1871. Inspired by Gospel values, we grow spiritually through person-to-person service to all in need in our community. Our actions promote the dignity of the person and alleviate suffering and distress while addressing the conditions that cause them through systemic change. SUPPORT OUR MISSION Direct Aid Given in 2022 $12.9M Direct Aid Provided 98K People Served in 2023 50+ Conferences 10 Counties Served 2K Vincentians Great Nonprofits rated the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston Houston as a "Top Rated Non-Profit." Thank you for your support; read the reviews and share yours! REVIEWS The Society's programs and impact could not be possible without your donations. Lives are greatly impacted through your generosity; read our recent Annual Report to learn more. ANNUAL REPORT Are you facing a distressing situation? There may be a Conference in your area to perform a home visit to help you during your time of crisis. Locate help in your zip code area: 211 HELP Create your legacy with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul by volunteering or becoming a Vincentian member. Begin s haring your time, talent and treasure today. There's a neighbor in need of your services and we cannot do it without you. JOIN THE SOCIETY FORBES: AMERICA’S TOP 100 CHARITIES

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