Who We Are
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.
St. Charles Conference has been working in our NE Portland service area since 1928! We provide rent and utility assistance to people who need help paying those bills and, we provide food in the form of monthly food boxes and a weekly outdoor market. 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
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.
St. Charles Conference has been working in our NE Portland service area since 1928! We provide rent and utility assistance to people who need help paying those bills and, we provide food in the form of monthly food boxes and a weekly outdoor market. 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
© 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.
All donations are fully tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.
EIN: 93-0456525
© 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.
All donations are fully tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.
EIN: 93-0456525