I Want to Help

Every day in Marion County, people of poverty face special challenges for sheer sustenance and personal safety. This sobering reality is underscored by the fact that poverty is on the rise and Marion County’s poverty rate is increasing faster than the rate for both Indiana and the US.

The faces of poverty surround us: they go to our area schools, attend the same churches, and often just live down the street from us. Most startling is that nearly 33% of all children in Marion County under the age of 18 are in poverty. Which begs the question… what can I do?

There is room at the table of help for everyone. An abundance of volunteer opportunities exist. Donations of used appliances and furniture are needed. Monetary donations support the the many works performed by SVdP to address community needs. The call for help and the fulfillment of that need speaks to the heart of Jesus’ message: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Your involvement will never be more important — or rewarding.

Donate Money

Our desire to help the less fortunate depends on the help of those who can. One-time and recurring monetary donations can take many forms—from personal and business donations to memorials and gifts to celebrate special occasions. Click the blue buttons below to make one-time or set-up recurring donations using Paypal. You can also download the forms below and send in your donation via US mail to 3001 E. 30th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46218. Please make checks payable to Society of St. Vincent de Paul. For questions regarding donations, please call (317) 687-1006.

Donate Time

Volunteers are the life force behind the management and operations of our Council. We must continually recruit volunteers to fulfill our mission of helping the poor. We welcome young and old alike, and it’s a great way for students to fulfill service hour requirements. Everyone has something to offer and you are invited to join us with whatever time and God-given talents you wish to donate. We ask only that you embrace and adhere to the mission of the Society. We know that you will find it to be one of the most rewarding things you can do. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE

Changing Lives Forever Volunteer

At the heart of St. Vincent de Paul’s mission is to not only provide for our clients’ immediate needs, but to offer real avenues to clients to help them learn how to lift themselves from the confines of poverty. Learn more

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Wednesday Homeless Ministry

The Wednesday Homeless Ministry (at the Distribution Center) is a program to help the homeless find sustaining employment through developing resumes, conducting job searches, housing research, and accessing needed social services. 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, bicycle locks, and reading glasses for this program.

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Beggars for the Poor Ministry

Join us each Saturday as we take a truck to Roberts Park Methodist Church (401 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis) with meals provided by host churches to the Indianapolis homeless community. Learn more

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Donate Goods

To schedule a Saturday morning pick-up of usable major appliances (electric ranges, washers, electric dryers and refrigerators—(even if needing repair), furniture, lamps and other basic household items, complete our on-line form by clicking on the… SCHEDULE A PICK UP… box below, or call our Help Line: 317-687-1006.  

Clothing, linens, pots and pans, tableware, dishware, glassware and books are accepted if accompanied by other major items.  Adult bicycles are also accepted (even if needing repair), along with helmets, locks, backpacks and reading glasses. 

 Lead time on pick-ups is typically up to 2 weeks.  You will be notified promptly of the pick-up date after we receive the submission.

 Please note that we do not accept used mattresses, box springs or bed frames at this time.

 Donated items are always welcome if delivered directly to our Distribution Center at 1201 Maryland St. between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM Monday – Saturday. 

Holiday schedules may vary with receiving hours docks coinciding with the Mission 27 Resale Store hours which are 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday – Friday and on Saturday 9:AM – 4:00 PM

Receiving docks are at the back (south) side of the building fronting on Georgia St.

 Thank you for your generosity, and for making it possible for those who have few resources to get a second life from your still-usable items. 

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Donate Vehicles

A vehicle donation program exists, and donated vehicles do not have to be in working order. Please click on this link to review program details at the national site if you’re interested in donating a vehicle. You can also call 800-322-8284 for more information.

Donate Food

If any groups would like to conduct a Food Drive to support the 30th Street SVdP Food Pantry, please send an email to info@svdpindy.org or call (317) 924-5769.

Generally, we have an ample supply of canned vegetables obtained from food drives in November and December. Large food drives conducted by Catholic High Schools provide the majority of this inventory.

All donations are appreciated, but if possible, please solicit the specific items shown at the right which are usually in short supply. Note that any food brought directly to the Pantry helps avoid the fees charged by other food sources.

Of course, monetary donations are always needed to supplement food supplies. This allows SVdP to purchase needed products at a negotiated reduced cost from vendors. Please mail contributions to 3001 E 30th Street, Indianapolis IN 46218.

Thank you for your contributions, prayers and support of Vincentian volunteers dedicated to our motto: “Help Christ Help The Needy.”

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