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HURRICANE BERYL DISASTER RELIEF Hurricane Beryl has left significant damage in our area, and we understand many are still without power, making communication difficult. ​ Although we are not first responders, our network synergistically collaborates with other organizations in disaster areas to ensure comprehensive support for all affected communities. We encourage you to utilize the resources provided below to assist in your efforts. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in times of crisis. ​ ​ ​ Donate to Emergency Relief Fund Attention! Those needing assistance after the recent disasters from Hurricane Beryl and recent weather changes, including severe storms, derecho winds, tornadoes, and flooding events, please call the 211 Texas United Way HELPLINE. This is the community’s 24/7 information source during times of disaster. United Way’s 211 provides callers with the most updated information on assistance with utilities, housing or rental assistance, crisis counseling, senior services, food pantries, and more. Assistance through 211 can also be accessed through the following methods in the event of long wait times due to periods of heavy call volume: ​ 211texas.org to search resources online or chat online with a specialist. help@unitedwayhouston.org 211 helpline 211 helpline 211 helpline 211 helpline Hurricane Beryl Resources See resources The Texas Division of Emergency Management iSTAT Damage Assessment Connective Connective Needs Assessment Registry Crisis Cleanup Www.crisiscleanup.org Road Conditions Houston Transtar Incident/Traffic Map Cooling Centers Please take a look at the cooling centers available: Cooling Centers Point of Distribution Sites Please take a look at the distribution sites available: Distribution Sites FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) Individuals and business owners who sustained losses to Derecho winds, recent storms and Hurricane Beryl in the seven designated Texas counties, including Harris and Montgomery, can apply for assistance by visiting www.disasterassistance.org , calling 1-800-621-3362 , or using the FEMA App . If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service, or others, give FEMA the number for that service. FEMA Assistance Disaster Distress National Hotline The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is a national hotline that provides disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. DDH Helpline Want to help when a disaster strikes? Volunteer Give Financially

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← back to homepage Thank you to supporters like you! Your generosity has allowed the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to help families and neighbors in need across the greater Galveston-Houston area since 1871. Thank you for helping us continue this vital work. Donate today.

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 $12.9M direct aid given in 2023 98,000 individuals helped in 2023 10 counties served across Galveston-Houston area 38,300 households assisted in 2023 144,000 volunteer hours (equates to 69 full-time employees 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. 2023 Annual Report 2023 Community Impact Report 2023 Form 990 2023 Audit Report Your support changed the lives of Solana, Christian, and Dylan—and their families. Read their stories. "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

Get Involved Don't waste time, talents or treasures. Share your gifts with the world. Invest in your community now. Which Path to Choose? 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. ​ Special Occasion allows you to turn your next event into a celebration with an impact! Tell us some dates you would like to host your event, your zip code area, and how many family and friends will be joining you. ​ ​ VOLUNTEER VINCENTIAN SPECIAL OCCASION All volunteers are required to take the virtual Safe Haven training (also known as Safe Environment ) and authorize a background check. This must be renewed every 5 years . SAFE HAVEN No time to volunteer? 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. Each Conference has a leadership team: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Spiritual Advisor. ​ More than 2k Vincentians serving the needs of those in need. Elements of a Conference: Spirituality, Friendship, Service. ​ 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.

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Make A Difference Link your Kroger's shopper card with Society of St. Vincent de Paul Houston or by using number - IM 073. Purchase a gift card or an eCard with the amount you wish to donate. Select Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese Galveston Houston You receive a 100% tax deductible letter. Purchase Gift Card Link your Randall's shopper card with Society of St. Vincent de Paul Houston. Add iGive app to your desktop. Up to 3% of purchase can be donated to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston Houston. Start Shopping

FORBES Society of St. Vincent de Paul AMERICA’S TOP 100 CHARITIES 2023 The mission cannot continue without you. If you do not see your choice of giving below, please email: development@svdphouston.org There are many ways you can be a blessing to others in need. Your donation to the Society takes only a moment but the impact lasts a lifetime. Call Email Mail a check We accept donations in the form of a check. Please make sure to make the checkout to: Society of St. Vincent de Paul c/o Development 2403 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77021 Honorarium or Memorial Fund Make a gift in honor of or in memory of a loved one; the Society will send a letter to the recipient or the recipient's family letting them know of your gift. The amount of your gift is not disclosed. We will send you a tax acknowledgment letter. Donate Online Employer Matching Check with your employer to find out if the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is eligible for the company's matching gift program. Matching gifts double the amount of impact. Planned Giving Plan ahead and leave a legacy for years to come. Your eternal gift can be in the form of a bequest, life insurance, IRAs, stock, or charitable annuities. Leave a Legacy Stocks Instead of donating the after-tax proceeds from the sale of your appreciated securities, consider increasing your impact by donating stocks, bonds, and mutual funds directly to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul through the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Stock Donation Form Endowment An endowment is a fund of assets, the principal of which is held in perpetuity and invested for the organization to receive distributions. Endowed funds are invested with a long-term goal of achieving investment returns that exceed distributions. Endowment Forms