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We HELP PEOPLE IN TALBOT COUNTY, MD
- What We Do
- Our History
- Our Leadership
- Our Results
- Our Client Testimonials
- Our Sponsors
- Our Calendar
- Contact Us / How We Can Help
Servicing Talbot County residents only.
Prestando servicios únicamente a los residentes del condado de Talbot.
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WHAT WE DO
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a worldwide Catholic organization of lay people, open to all who wish to live their faith by loving and serving their neighbors.
Members of the Society provide person-to-person service to help those in need, regardless of race, creed, gender or religion. We perform our works of charity quietly and respectfully, preserving the dignity of all those we encounter.
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Our VISION is to see in those in need the face of Christ.
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Our MISSION is to bring faith and hope alive through service to others, one neighbor at a time.
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Our GOALS are to live our faith by loving and serving individuals and families so that no one lacks the necessities of life.
Our Mission Statement
Society of SVdP SS Peter & Paul Conference Mission Statement
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OUR HISTORY
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Founded on April 23, 1833, in Paris, France by 20-year-old Frederic Ozanam and five other students, the Society
of St. Vincent de Paul resolved to respond to Christ’s call by dedicating themselves to the poor, after the example of St. Vincent de Paul. SVdP now exists on five continents in 150 countries, with nearly 800,000 members in 44,600 conferences.
In 1978, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Saints Peter and Paul Conference, set about helping the poor in Talbot County. By the late 1990s, operating out of the annex building behind Saints Peter and Paul Church on Goldsborough Street in Easton, their primary work was distributing bags of groceries every Wednesday.
Saints Peter and Paul Church was sold and construction began on the new church in 2005. St. Vincent de Paul moved to a storage locker behind Wishing Well Liquors just off Route 50, and handed out 30 bags of groceries a week.
In 2008, SVdP moved into a 2,000-square-foot building on Commerce Drive. After four years, thanks to a large grant from the Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation, SVdP bought a building on Canvasback Drive. On January 2, 2012, we began operating SVdP in our 5,000-square-foot current location.
As the need for food and other assistance increased, we needed more space. In 2016, through a federal block grant, we were able to expand our facilities by 2000 sq. ft., which allowed us to add a boutique and increase the size of the center’s clothing, housewares and furniture departments. Adding this space has increased our revenue, allowing us to fund the demand for food and services (rent, utilities, etc.), which continues to grow. We are grateful for the outpouring of support from many benefactors and organizations that help us with funding operations.
Looking to the future, we hope to continue with diversity in both our volunteers and in those we serve. We anticipate continued growth and demand for our services.
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OUR LEADERSHIP
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Saints Peter and Paul Conference, Inc. is managed and operated entirely by our volunteer Vincentian membership.
Saint Vincent de Paul Leadership Team OfficersPresident Alex Handy Vice President Julian Domenech Treasurer Pauline Berrigan Secretary (acting) Donna Horney Spiritual Director Deacon Steve Gunther Spiritual Advisor Ron Virostek Board Members
Pauline Berrigan * Julian Domenech * Nancy Fitzgerald * Alex Handy
* Donna Horney * Michael Klein * Susan Kordell *
Kate Levey * Kate Mansfield * John Syarto
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OUR RESULTS
HOW WE OPERATE - 100% VOLUNTEER DRIVEN
We are humbled by your generosity in supporting your Talbot County neighbors.
These accomplishments are direct results of your donated time, talents, and belongings- Donations - Neighbors give food, clothing, furniture & housewares
- Giving - From charitable people like you
- Sales - From Thrift Store proceeds
- Events - Annual Fundraising Events & Functions (please look for details after COVID)
SVDP 2022 Our Results Flyer (Printable Version)
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TESTIMONIALS
OUR NEIGHBORS THANK YOU
"You have the pantry restocking and distribution/delivery system down to a real science. It dumbfounds me each time I witness the time and energy the volunteers spend in order to prepare for the rush of those in need of this benefit. Keep up the terrific work and k
now that your efforts are not unnoticed and definitely greatly appreciated."
"Thank you very much for the money you paid to the Orthopedic Center on my behalf for the operation I had in October. I needed a deposit of money for the procedure. I had the treatment and I am recovering. Without your help, I would not have been able to have the surgery. Thank you very much."
“Just a note to say how grateful I am to you and all your staff for your continued support through what has been a very difficult year. My mother has always filled me in on her visits and how loving and kind everyone is. I hope to get back over there soon. Your presence is continually felt with each delivery my mother is able to accept. Your amazing support of the community is to be cherished. You are an angel sent from heaven! Just know you are very much appreciated by so many!”
“Thank you so much for the food pantry and the rental assistance provided to me. If there is something I can do to help you serve God’s people, please contact me.”
“I just want to tell you all that the service you all provide has made a huge positive impact on my family’s lives as we are weathering this storm. Thank you! May God bless you for the good you do.”
"I just wanted to express my sincere appreciation for everyone's help last month with my tags and phone cards. I can't begin to describe how much it helped me out. It's truly heartwarming to know there's someplace to go when things are rough to get some aid. Fantastic work, EVERYONE. Warmest regards."
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OUR SPONSORS
Without benefactors like you, our society can’t have a significant impact in our community. With your support, we are able to provide our neighbors with food, shelter, clothing, living expenses and comfort. Together, we are making a difference.
Click for Our Sponsor's website link.
Please support their business as generously as they support our community.Avon Dixon Insurance Agency * Benson & Mangold Real Estate * Best Western PLUS * Guilford & Company Fine Jewelry Antique & Estate * Shore United Bank * Koons Toyota * Higgins & Spencer Inc. * BayStar Consignments * The Whalen Company
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OUR CALENDAR
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October 2023
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1Month View October 1, 20232Month View October 2, 202331:00p Food Pantry and Family AssistanceMonth View October 3, 2023-
Read MoreTuesday, October 3, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
4Month View October 4, 202351:00p Thrift StoreMonth View October 5, 2023-
Read MoreThursday, October 5, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
6Month View October 6, 202379:00 Food Pantry9:00 Thrift Store and Family Assistance12:00p DonationsMonth View October 7, 20238Month View October 8, 20239Month View October 9, 2023101:00p Food Pantry and Family AssistanceMonth View October 10, 2023-
Read MoreTuesday, October 10, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
11Month View October 11, 2023121:00p Thrift StoreMonth View October 12, 2023-
Read MoreThursday, October 12, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
13Month View October 13, 2023149:00 Food Pantry9:00 Thrift Store and Family Assistance12:00p DonationsMonth View October 14, 202315Month View October 15, 202316Month View October 16, 2023171:00p Food Pantry and Family AssistanceMonth View October 17, 2023-
Read MoreTuesday, October 17, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
18Month View October 18, 2023191:00p Thrift StoreMonth View October 19, 2023-
Read MoreThursday, October 19, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
20Month View October 20, 2023219:00 Food Pantry9:00 Thrift Store and Family Assistance12:00p DonationsMonth View October 21, 202322Month View October 22, 202323Month View October 23, 2023241:00p Food Pantry and Family AssistanceMonth View October 24, 2023-
Read MoreTuesday, October 24, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
25Month View October 25, 2023261:00p Thrift StoreMonth View October 26, 2023-
Read MoreThursday, October 26, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
27Month View October 27, 2023289:00 Food Pantry9:00 Thrift Store and Family Assistance12:00p DonationsMonth View October 28, 202329Month View October 29, 202330Month View October 30, 2023311:00p Food Pantry and Family AssistanceMonth View October 31, 2023-
Read MoreTuesday, October 31, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1Month View November 1, 202321:00p Thrift StoreMonth View November 2, 2023-
Read MoreThursday, November 2, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
3Month View November 3, 202349:00 Food Pantry9:00 Thrift Store and Family Assistance12:00p DonationsMonth View November 4, 2023 -
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Our Thrift Store is open on Thursdays from 1 - 4 pm and Saturdays from 9 am - 1 pm. Our Food Pantry continues to operate on a contact-free basis on Tuesdays from 1 - 4 pm and Saturdays from 9 am - Noon. Urgent family assistance is available on Tuesdays from 1-4 pm and Saturdays from 9 am - 1 pm. Donations are accepted on Saturdays only from noon - 2 pm, or until the small space is full, which is sometimes earlier.
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CONTACT US
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
Are you seeking food, clothing, or financial assistance? Do you need to reach a St. Vincent de Paul volunteer caseworker with whom you have previously met? Do you have a question about your case? Please provide information in the form below so we may direct the best person to contact you. For fastest help, visit the SVdP Center, located at 29533 Canvasback Drive in Easton, MD on Tuesday afternoons from 1 - 4 pm or on Saturdays from 9 am - 1 pm. You can also call SVdP at 410-770-4505.
Servicing Talbot County residents only.
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WHERE TO FIND US
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