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Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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​St. Charles Conference 

​​It isn’t about what we don’t have,        
​​it’s about what we can do!

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Our History:

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) was established in 1833 France by a young college student, Frederic Ozanam. Challenged by a fellow student to put his Catholic faith into action, Ozanam created the Society and named it after Vincent de Paul, a saint renowned for his work with the poor.

SVDP in the United States began in 1845, in St. Louis, Missouri, and has since spread to every state in the country. The National Council of SVDP was established in 1869, founded in a spirit of justice and charity; not only helping individuals and families living in poverty, but seeking to eliminate causes of poverty at their roots. 
 
Our Structure:

A “conference” is the basic and essential grouping in St. Vincent de Paul society. Members of a conference, known as Vincentians, are organized locally, often affiliated with a local parish They are the strength and heart of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Each conference works to provide concrete aid and comfort to their neighbors in need. Help is not limited to material needs but includes all activities that strengthen and nurture the human spirit. Conference services are provided without monetary compensation to the members.




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St. Charles Conference has been working in our NE Portland service area since 1937! We provide access to food in our shopping style Pantry. Besides charitable acts, the St. Charles Conference meets to support one another and foster a spirit of friendship, unity, and spirituality so we may better serve those in need.

If you are interested in joining the St. Charles SVDP Conference, please go to our Get Involved page: 
https://www.stcharlespdx.org/get-involved.html

St. Charles SVDP  |  5310 N.E. 42nd Avenue, Portland OR 97218  | svdppdxsc@outlook.com
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© 2020 Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Archdiocesan Council of Portland
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Portland Council is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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All donations are fully tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.
EIN: 93-0456525

St. Charles Church  |  5310 N.E. 42nd Avenue, Portland OR 97218  |  503-281-6461  | stchas@stcharlespdx.org


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    • Staff
    • Ministries and Committees >
      • Pastoral Council
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    • Liturgical Ministries Schedule
  • News
  • Faith
    • Advent Reflections 2022
    • Baptism
    • First Communion
    • Confirmation >
      • Confirmation Sponsor
      • Confirmation Name
    • Synod 2023 >
      • Respond
      • Responses
    • Reading the Bible Rebelliously
    • The Lasallian Way
    • Spiritual Growth Challenge >
      • Gun Violence
      • Essential Elements >
        • Essential Elements - Results
      • Personal Journey in Faith
      • Christian Practices
      • Finding LIfe's Purpose
      • Racial Reconciliation
      • Care for Creation
    • GIFT >
      • GIFT Prayer
      • Past GIFT Programs
  • Word
    • Voice of the Community >
      • Reflections
    • Homily
    • Children's Liturgy of the Word
  • Justice
    • Care 4 Creation >
      • Understanding Natural Gas
    • MACG Summary Report
    • Racial Justice
    • Local Resources
    • Renter's Assistance
    • Food Insecurity
    • Utilities Assistance
    • Care For The Elderly
    • St. Vincent de Paul >
      • Who We Are
      • WHAT WE DO
      • GET INVOLVED
      • GIVE
      • GET HELP >
        • FOOD HELP
        • FINANCIAL HELP
      • NEWS