Welcome to the Indianapolis Society of St. Vincent dePaul home on the web!
To make a monetary donation or schedule a pick-up for donated items click on:
Make a Donation
We are now accepting vehicle donations..
Click here to learn more about how to donate a car to SVdP.
Click on:
Examples of Donated Cars to see the kinds of vehicles being donated.
We also need adult bicycles for those in need of
transportation to jobs and medical appointments.
Call Maureen McLean at 317-631-4369 to donate a bike.
Maureen also will pick up the bike if needed.
Request for Help
Click here to request assistance.
Society of St. Vincent dePaul offers assistance to those who have fallen upon times of hardship and personal crisis. Ways in which SVdP helps include providing food, clothing and furniture, as well as financial assistance when funds are available.
SVdP is an international organization of lay people with presence in over 135 countries. In Indianapolis, SVdP has been serving people in need since the early 1960's.
Volunteer Registration
To register to volunteer at our Distribution Center, click on: Register for the DC
and follow the instructions.
To register to volunteer at our Food Pantry, click on: Register for the FP
and follow the instructions.
To register to volunteer at our Beggars for the Poor (Homeless Ministry), click on: Register for the BP
and follow the instructions.
Inspiring Indy Star Article
Click:
here for this must read piece relating how God works in and through our lives.
Ozanam Orientation
The next orientation session is scheduled for March 7th, 2015.
For more details and to sign up for this event, click on: register here
and follow the instructions.
Note The next Ozanam Training
Session will be August 22, 2015 at Christ the King. Put a hold on that date if you plan to attend... More on this as the date approaches.
Hope in Action Retreat Training
This training has been re-scheduled for February 28th and March 1, 2015.
To sign up for this event, click on: register here
and follow the instructions.
Click on:
Catholic Radio to listen to the St. Vincent dePaul interview, click on "next" to go to page 2 of the interviews and look for the SVdP logo.
E-mail Communication Option
We are offering an email service to those who wish to receive this type of communication.
This service would include such publications as our quarterly newsletter (The Front Line), notice of upcoming events and mailings we currently send through the postal service.
This project will:
-significantly reduce our mailing costs
- provide a convenient paperless, environmentally friendly way to communicate with our
clients and patrons.
- significantly improve the timeliness of information to our clients and donors
Be assured that any information provided will be used only for the purposes outlined above and we never share data with a third party.
If you would like to use this service, click on: here
and follow the instructions.
Volunteer Needed
We are in critical need for volunteers to serve as telephone responders/counselors.
This task involves answering phone calls on your home phone
from either someone in need of assistance
or someone who wishes to make a donation.
Comprehensive training will be provided.
For details... send an email to:
Carole Duke
email addr: (you can copy /paste Carole's email addr into your email program)
carolesvdpindy@gmail.com
Please give consideration to this request.
International Commission for Aid and Development
The following meeting minutes will make you proud to be part of an organization the truly practices Christ's teachings.
Click on:
Meeting minutes dated Dec 14,2011
Meeting minutes dated Feb 1, 2012
Meeting minutes dated Nov 7, 2012
Meeting minutes dated Jan 16, 2013
Meeting minutes dated April 24, 2013
Acceptance Document - International Confederation
for more information
Bicycles Needed
The Holy Cross SVdP Conference is asking for donations of used bicycles to help those in need with no means of transportation. Bicycles needing repair are also welcome.
We also need helmets. ponchos, backpacks, bicycles locks, and reading glasses.
Click on:
here for pictures of 3 ladies who received donated bikes and are now in their own homes and two have joined Holy Cross.
To donate a bike or any of the above items, call or email Maureen McLean 317-631-4369....E-mail for information on how and where to drop it off.
Call Maureen if pick-up is needed.
Changing Lives Forever
The Society of St Vincent de Paul Indianapolis Council is sponsoring a program to help individuals and families move from a position of dependency on government and/or community assistance to a state of self-sufficiency.
Click on:
Shiela Gilbert Video
to hear Shiela's detailed vision of Promoting Systemic Change presented at the 2012 meeting of the South Central Region.
Click on:
brochure front for a brochure about this program that could help make a lasting change in your life, including aan application form.
Click on:
brochure back for a brochure about this program that could help make a lasting change in your life.
Click on:
Index
for a list of helpful materials regarding this program.
In addition to Sunday's and major holidays, the facilities will be closed the following dates in 2015
Food Pantry--- Mar 30-Apr 4; May 18 - 25; June 29- July 4; Aug 31-Sept 7; Nov 23-28; Dec 21-Jan 4, 2016
Distribution Center---Apr 4; May 23; July 4: Sept 5;Nov 28; Dec 26; Jan 2, 2016
Facebook
Follow us on:Facebook
SVdP Photo Gallery
Ozanam Breakfast Photos 5/1/2013
SSVdP Regonal Meeting 6-29-2013
Friends of the Poor Walk Sept 28, 2013
Lilly Day of Service Oct 10. 2013
SSVdP Annual Meeting Oct 13, 2013
Bedford Thrift Store Dedication
Volunteer Opportunities
Our need for volunteers is growing and varied. Click on:
Volunteer Opportunities Brochure for more information
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