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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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March 2023
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 26Month View February 26, 202327Month View February 27, 2023281:00p Food Pantry and Family AssistanceMonth View February 28, 2023-
Read MoreTuesday, February 28, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1Month View March 1, 202321:00p Thrift StoreMonth View March 2, 2023-
Read MoreThursday, March 2, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
3Month View March 3, 202349:00 Food Pantry9:00 Thrift Store and Family Assistance12:00p DonationsMonth View March 4, 20235Month View March 5, 20236Month View March 6, 202371:00p Food Pantry and Family AssistanceMonth View March 7, 2023-
Read MoreTuesday, March 7, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
8Month View March 8, 202391:00p Thrift StoreMonth View March 9, 2023-
Read MoreThursday, March 9, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
10Month View March 10, 2023119:00 Food Pantry9:00 Thrift Store and Family Assistance12:00p DonationsMonth View March 11, 202312Month View March 12, 202313Month View March 13, 2023141:00p Food Pantry and Family AssistanceMonth View March 14, 2023-
Read MoreTuesday, March 14, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
15Month View March 15, 2023161:00p Thrift StoreMonth View March 16, 2023-
Read MoreThursday, March 16, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
17Month View March 17, 2023189:00 Food Pantry9:00 Thrift Store and Family Assistance12:00p DonationsMonth View March 18, 2023199:00 OPEN HOUSEMonth View March 19, 2023-
Sunday, March 19, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PMJoin us for a St. Vincent de Paul Open House!Read More
20Month View March 20, 2023211:00p Food Pantry and Family AssistanceMonth View March 21, 2023-
Read MoreTuesday, March 21, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
22Month View March 22, 2023231:00p Thrift StoreMonth View March 23, 2023-
Read MoreThursday, March 23, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
24Month View March 24, 2023259:00 Food Pantry9:00 Thrift Store and Family Assistance12:00p DonationsMonth View March 25, 202326Month View March 26, 202327Month View March 27, 2023281:00p Food Pantry and Family AssistanceMonth View March 28, 2023-
Read MoreTuesday, March 28, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
29Month View March 29, 2023301:00p Thrift StoreMonth View March 30, 2023-
Read MoreThursday, March 30, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
31Month View March 31, 202319:00 Food Pantry9:00 Thrift Store and Family Assistance12:00p DonationsMonth View April 1, 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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