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Welcome Vincentians! Find the information you need here. Get Involved Don't waste time, talents or treasures. Share your gifts with the world. Invest in your community now. Join us in spiritual growth to increase our mission's impact! Vincentians are active or associate members of the Society who God calls to grow in spirituality through friendships and service in the communities of Galveston Houston. Application An Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston requirement is that everyone complete the virtual Catholic Mutual Group (CMG) Virtus training (Safe Haven or Safe Environment) and authorize a background check before performing service on parish property. This must be renewed every 5 years . SAFE HAVEN No time but some treasure? DONATE Conferences A Conference is a parish or community-based chapter of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston Houston. There are currently more than 50 active Conferences operating throughout the Galveston-Houston area. Each Conference has a leadership team: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Spiritual Advisor. More than 1.7k Vincentians are growing spiritually as friends to serve those in need. Vincentians A Vincentian is the name given to a commissioned member of the Society. Vincentians put their faith into action by responding to the needs of people regardless of race, creed, age, gender, or legal status. The vocation of a Vincentian is to follow Christ through service to those in need and bear witness to His compassionate and liberating love. Members show their commitment by visiting people in their homes and performing special works to alleviate the suffering of those in crisis.

← back to homepage Happy Giving Tuesday! The day we've been eagerly awaiting has finally arrived—it's Giving Tuesday! We are so thrilled to have you with us on this special day as we work towards our goal of raising $3,000 in one day . Now is the time to take action and help us reach our financial goal. Every donation counts, no matter the amount. Your generosity today is crucial in helping us make an even greater impact in the neighbors we serve throughout the greater Galveston-Houston area. GIVE NOW We also appreciate your support in other ways! You can sign up to volunteer or shop at our thrift stores. Every contribution, whether financial or through your time, makes a difference. Thank you for your continued support of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. We are so grateful for you sharing your gifts. GIVE VOLUNTEER SHOP Connect With Us Stay connected with us on social media to be part of the action, get updates, and amplify our impact. Together, we can create positive change. Follow us now and help us spread the spirit of giving! What is Giving Tuesday? Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. Since its inaugural year in 2012, GivingTuesday has become a global movement that celebrates and supports philanthropy, inspiring people to give back through donations, volunteering, and advocacy. All gifts made on Giving Tuesday to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston are 100% tax-deductible. For more information, please contact the Development Office at development@svdphouston.org or call 832-538-0327.

We have 59 parish-based Society chapters called Conferences with over 1,900 combined volunteers. Be part of our mission by joinin. getFED F ormation E ducation and D evelopment Short virtual sessions designed for Vincentians to grow in spirit, knowledge, and skill on a monthly basis . 2nd Tuesdays 7-7:45pm 4th Thursdays 12:15-1:00pm Same topic both days Leadership Training Annual in-person workshops for all new and current conference and district officers. Perfect succession planning tool. Offered between October - November in each district. Meals and materials are provided by Council. Home Visit Training In-person workshops designed to go deeper into the purpose of the person-to-person encounter. Discover the "why" and the "how" and become culturally cognizant. L earn how to spiritually and physically prepare for service in communities. Offered only in the Spring & Summer Ozanam Orientation Foundation for ministry service. N ew Vincentians are required to complete within the 1st year of membership. Must renew every 5 years. January - September in each district. Meals and materials are provided by Council. Spiritual Retreat Contemplative Prayer (listening to God) provides the means of developing a more intimate relationship with the Lord. As our love of God deepens, our love for others grows into service for our brothers and sisters. This is an in-person Formation event open to all Vincentians; offered at least once a year . Meals and materials are provided by Council. Check your newsletter on the 1st & 15th for more details REGISTER AskOzanam@svdphouston.org getFED Calendar Jan Poverty Awareness Month "Who is My Neighbor" Feb Collaborations Across the Archdiocese Mar Women's History Month "60 yrs of Women's Contributions" Apr Volunteer Appreciation Month "Celebrating Essential Elements" May Guidance on Enforcement Agencies Jun Annual Black Bag Campaign Jul Summer Learning Series Aug Summer Learning Series Sep TBD Oct N/A Nov N/A Dec N/A 2025 Home Visit Trainings Basics of the Encounter Saturday, April 5, 2025 8:30am - 12:00pm Location: TBA Advance Home Visit Training Saturday, June 28, 2025 8:30am - 1:00pm St. Cecilia 11720 Joan of Arc Drive Houston, Tx 2025 Leadership Trainings TBA October - November 2025 Spiritual Retreats Lenten Retreat Saturday, March 29, 2025 8:30am - 1:00pm St. Anne Catholic Church 2140 Westheimer Rd. Houston, Tx Ozanam Orientation Calendar REGISTER District 1 February 22, 2025 St. Rose of Lima 8:30am - 2:30pm District 2 October 26, 2024 St. Angela Merici 8:30am - 2:30pm District 3 April 12, 2025 St. Francis de Sales 8:30am - 2:30pm District 4 January 11, 2025 Epiphany of the Lord - Katy 8:30am - 2:30pm District 5 March 8, 2025 St. Anne 8:30am - 2:30pm District 6 June 7, 2025 St. Anthony of Padua 8:30am - 2:30pm District 7 February 15, 2025 St. Michael - Lake Jackson 8:30am - 2:30pm Virtual July 15, 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm July 17, 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm

← back to homepage July 2025 July 2025 July 2025 July 2025 Annual Black Bag Collection DONATE NOW ABOUT Your Support in Action $12.5M direct aid given in 2024 118,100 individuals served in 2024 10 counties served across Galveston-Houston area About the Black Bag Collection In 1833, our founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and the original members realized they needed money to fund their good works of charity. Because the giving capacity of the members varied, they decided to pass around a simple black bag so that each member could give what they could afford to give. Today, we continue this tradition. We ask for your generosity to continue serving our neighbors in need. How to Donate All parishes in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will hold a special collection on the weekend of July 12-13, 2025 . You can also donate online , by phone, or by mailing a check to our office. PHONE Please call 832-538-0325 if you would like to make a gift over the phone. MAIL You may mail a check to our office! Checks made payable to "Society of St. Vincent de Paul" can be sent to: 2403 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77021. Please include "Black Bag" in the check memo. ONLINE You can donate online at: svdphouston.org/give Donate Online How will the funds be used? Despite being closely tied to the Archdiocese, the Society does not receive funding from the Diocesan Service Funds (DSF) like some of our sister organizations. The funds collected during this single month play a crucial role in the Society’s ability to provide direct financial assistance to neighbors in need, educational resiliency programs, food pantry resources, disaster relief, and so much more. Learn more Community Impact Thanks to the generosity of donors like you and the dedication of our Vincentian volunteers, together in 2024, we: Served 118,100 individuals with direct aid totaling $12.5 million Prevented homelessness for 6,300 families Kept essential utilities on for 4,600 households Provided 2.1 million meals to 24,000 families And much more! To learn more about our collective impact, please view our 2024 Community Impact Report . 2024 Community Impact Report

← back to homepage SUPPORT OUR MISSION. We are a community actively living our faith by loving and providing hope to our neighbors in need. We envision a future where access to financial and social resources is not limited by where one lives. Donate JOIN US. MAKE AN IMPACT. Volunteers are not official members, known as Vincentians, but help provide assistance to those in need. Vincentians are active or associate members of the Society who are called by God to grow in spirituality through friendships and service. Apply Here

Community impact and financial health of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston Houston Our Impact Together, with donors and community leaders like you, we uplift our neighbors in need. Thank you! Donate By the Numbers Annual Report Stories $12.2M direct aid given in 2024 33,000 households assisted in 2024 118,000 individuals helped in 2024 132,000 volunteer hours (equates to 63 full-time employees 10 counties served across Galveston-Houston area 1,700 Vincentian volunteers We understand that it is important to you that your donation is being used effectively—it is important to us, too. Our top priorities encompass prudent stewardship and accountability. Careful management of operational resources is necessary to continuously fulfill the Society's mission. 2024 Annual Report 2024 Community Impact Report 2023 Annual Report 2023 Community Impact Report 2023 Form 990 2023 Audit Report FORBES: SVdP is one of America's TOP 100 Charities climbing to #59 from #75 in 2024 Your support changed the lives of Solana, Christian, and Dylan—and their families. "Thank you for your generous support. Your kindness has greatly improved our living conditions, motivating me to secure a good job, pursue further education, and provide a better future for my son." Meet Solana

St.Vincent Times Take a look at the newsletters you might have missed this past year! Newsletter Archives October 2024 SVDP Newsletter October 1, 2024 SVDP Newsletter October 15, 2024 January 2025 SVDP Newsletter January 1, 2025 SVDP Newsletter January 15, 2025 April 2025 SVDP Newsletter April 1, 2025 SVDP Newsletter April 15, 2025 July 2024 SVDP Newsletter July 1, 2024 SVDP Newsletter July 15, 2024 November 2024 SVDP Newsletter November 1, 2024 SVDP Newsletter November 15, 2024 February 2025 SVDP Newsletter February 1, 2025 SVDP Newsletter February 15, 2025 May 2024 SVDP Newsletter May 1, 2024 SVDP Newsletter May 15, 2024 SVDP Disaster Newsletter May 28. 2024 August 2024 SVDP Newsletter August 1, 2024 SVDP Newsletter August 15, 2024 December 2024 SVDP Newsletter December 2, 2024 SVDP Newsletter December 15, 2024 March 2025 SVDP Newsletter March1, 2025 SVDP Newsletter March 15, 2025 June 2024 SVDP Newsletter June 1, 2024 SVDP Newsletter June 15, 2024 September 2024 SVDP Newsletter September 1, 2024 SVDP Newsletter September 15, 2024

Underserved Communities Initiative includes a grant program for Conferences performing home visits in the at-risk and distressed communities across the Galveston Houston area. Data is collected using the Case Management System. Underserved Communities Grant Program Where we serve determines what we see, and what we see ultimately shapes our actions as a Society. The Underserved Communities Initiative began in 2021 leveraging data from the Distressed Communities Index , which is a tool for measuring the comparative economic well-being of U.S. commu nities. To illuminate ground-level disparities across the Greater Houston areas, a grant funding program was launched in May 2022. This funding for Conferences is designated ONLY to zip code areas identified as "at-risk" or "distressed" with the intent to prevent the number of unhoused children, families and senior citizens living on the streets of Houston. IMPACT MADE ACROSS GREATER HOUSTON More than 1.7M of financial assistance has been provided to almost 10K people in at-risk and distressed communities across the Galveston Houston area. CHILDREN >5K prevented from being unhoused and displaced UTILITIES > 5K remained connected SENIORS >1K with extremely low incomes prevented from becoming unhoused 2024 Report 2023 Report Impact story Sheila A resilient parent of three sons faced heart attacks, a stroke, Crohn's disease, and hip issues. Sheila was able to manage her bills with the help of one of her sons, who lives in Texas City; however, Sheila's son faced a financial setback after contracting COVID-19 three times. Covering her own living expenses became increasingly difficult, and while on a month-to-month lease, she faced a sudden rent increase. In this critical moment, Sheila turned to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for support. After past due rent was verified by one of the Vincentians during a home visit, the Conference approved paying a portion of the unpaid rent directly to the leasing office; Shelia's son paid the remaining portion. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to provide financial assistance because of the Underserved Communities Program grant funds. Member Testimony "We are so very indebted to the donors who make these funds available. We have been blessed to be able to help so many people with financial assistance greater than what our conference can provide. Our donors should feel proud that we are making their donations count. May God Bless. " - St. Thomas More Conference President Preventing Homelessness Requires YOUR HELP Your money helps keep children, families and seniors in underserved communities remain in their homes during a financial crisis. DONATE

← back to homepage DONATE NOW PRAY WITH US YOUR IMPACT GET INVOLVED As we enter the sacred season of Lent, we seek to imitate Christ by freeing ourselves of unnecessary attachments, praying and fasting, and almsgiving—opening our hearts to those most in need. Many neighbors in the Galveston-Houston are hungry. They simply don’t have enough to pay the bills and put food on the table. Your Lenten gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Galveston-Houston (SVdP Houston) is a beautiful way to share our abundance with our neighbors in need. Your almsgiving recognizes Christ in our suffering neighbors. As you know, so many people in our community live with zero margin for error. Almost half of Harris County doesn’t have an extra $400 saved for an emergency. One accident, one emergency room visit, one hurricane can throw their lives into total disarray. A setback means not making rent, having utilities cut off, and having to choose between going hungry and losing their home. By making a sacrificial gift this Lent, you bring Christ’s light into the darkness of poverty and despair. You offer friendship and service to those most in need. Pray With Us Lent is a sacred time of prayer, reflection, and renewal. As we journey together through this season, we invite you to deepen your faith through prayer. Share your intentions with us, download a special Lenten prayer card, and explore resources to guide your spiritual growth. How can we pray for you? Download free Lenten prayer card Lenten resources

Val Senegal Kirk Vogeley Daniella Marquez Board Members Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Gerardo Rivera President Deacon Charlie Buhay Spiritual Advisor Janice Chatham District 4 President Milista Anderson At-Large Member Michael Zarich Vice President Vivian Salazar District 1 President Ladd Puskus District 5 President Chase Angelle At-Large Member Ajoy Menezes Treasurer Patricia Davis District 2 President Robin Riley District 6 President Patricia Dornak At-Large Member Connie Steward Secretary Robert Miller District 3 President Yolanda Capelo District 7 President Maureen O'Connell, OP At-Large Member Council Leadership Val Senegal Executive Director Daniella Marquez Director of Development Kirk Vogeley Director of Finance Pura Santangelo Director of Membership Engagement