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← back to homepage Pray With Us Lent is a sacred time of prayer, reflection, and renewal. As we journey together through this season, we invite you to deepen your faith through prayer. Share your intentions with us and explore resources to guide your spiritual growth. How can we pray for you? Lenten resources

Donate your truck, motorcycle, or trailer to the Society. If it has a motor, it is a vehicle. Working or not working. FREE PICK-UP. Vehicle Donations Frequently Asked Questions 1. Why should you donate your unwanted car? The income generated from your vehicle donation is used to help those in need. 2. In what condition should my vehicle be in? No matter what condition your vehicle is in, the Society can use the value proceeds to help an individual or family get closer to self-sufficiency. 3. Where do I drop off my vehicle? You don’t. We pick it up for you – for FREE. 5. How will my vehicle donation help? The proceeds help our programs – Home Visit, Food Network, Voucher, and Disaster Relief. 6. Is my vehicle donation tax deductible? YES! Our National Vehicle Donation Program will send you a tax-deductible receipt. 7. What kind of vehicles do you accept? Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, boats, and more. Ready to donate a vehicle? Start Process

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We have 59 parish-based Society chapters called Conferences with over 1,900 combined volunteers. Be part of our mission by joinin. Annual Formation Opportunities REGISTER HERE The St. Vincent Times newsletter is published on the 1st & 15th of each month to announce upcoming Formation opportunities for members of the Society. getFED F ormation E ducation and D evelopment held virtually every month for members of the Society to continually grow in spirit, knowledge, and skill as Vincentians . 2nd Tuesdays each month 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Leadership Training In-person workshops for new and prospective officers. The perfect succession planning opportunity. Provided only during September - October Meals and materials are provided by Council. Spiritual Retreat Contemplative prayer is listening to God, which provides a means to developing a more intimate relationship with the L ord . As our love of God deepens, our love for others grows for our brothers and sisters. This is an in-person, spiritual growth and renewal experience designed for all current and prospective members. Meals and materials are provided by Council. Home Visit Training In-person workshops designed to go deeper into the purpose of person-to-person encounters. Discover the "why" and "how" to become culturally cognizant. L earn how to spiritually and physically prepare for service in your communities. Ozanam Orientation This is the foundation for ministry service. N ew Vincentians are required to complete within the 1st year of membership and m ust renew every 5 years. Provided only during January - September Meals and materials are provided by Council. agosto de 2026 Hoy lun mar mié jue vie sáb dom 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 18:30 Basics of Home Visits Virtual) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12:15 getFED (Virtual) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 Providing Spiritual Nourishment to Members Requires YOUR Help Ways to Give

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Empower Growth Start Now Value of Food Distributed $ 4.49 Millon Number of People Served 62,500 Housing/Utility Aid Provided $ 3.12 Million Fall Appeal 2026 Thank you for reading our Fall Newsletter and learning how your support strengthens our community impact. Interested in a digital copy? Find it HERE. Interested in making a donation to further your impact? Just keep scrolling! [embedded donation form] Today, we continue this tradition and ask for your generosity to continue serving our neighbors in need. Black Bag Communication Guide How to Donate All parishes in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will hold a special collection on the weekend of July 11-12, 2026 . You can also donate online , by phone, or by mailing a check. MAIL Checks payable to "Society of St. Vincent de Paul Galveston Houston" can be sent to: 2403 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77021. Please include "Black Bag" on the check memo. ONLINE You can donate online at HERE . PHONE Call 832-538-0325 to make a gift over the phone. Donate Online How will the funds be used? When you give to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, you touch lives in profound ways: Preventing eviction: you keep families housed, together, and hopeful for the future. Feeding the hungry: you help provide 2.8 million pounds of food to those in need each year Creating Systemic Change: you help people break the cycle of poverty and gain the skills they need to get ahead Learn more Community Impact Thanks to the generosity of donors like you and the dedication of our Vincentian volunteers, in 2025, we: Served 115,000 individuals with direct aid totaling $12.4 million Prevented homelessness for 6,776 families Kept essential utilities on for 4,706 households Provided $5.5 million worth of food to 24,420 families And much more! 2025 Community Impact Report

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has been serving the greater Houston area since 1871. Essential elements include spirituality, friendship, and service. Society of St. Vincent de Paul Galveston - Houston A volunteer member organization that serves underserved communities regardless of creed, ethnic or social background, health, gender, religious or political affiliations. About The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a 501c3 non-profit organization established with the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston in 1871. It includes a network of more than 50 chapters, known as Conferences , with over 1,900 volunteers, and a large network of food & clothing pantries. As ONE Society, all members, known as Vincentians , work synergistically with community organizations to keep people housed in their homes by providing financial assistance to evade homelessness, keep utilities connected, and food on the table. Mission Inspired by Gospel values, we grow spiritually through person to person service to all in need in our community. Our actions promote the dignity of the person, alleviate suffering and distress, while addressing the conditions that cause them through systemic change. Vision We are a community actively living our faith by loving and providing hope to our neighbors. We envision a future where access to financial and social resources is not limited by where one lives. Essential Elements SPIRITUALITY FRIENDSHIP SERVICE Organizational Structure The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston is part of the South Central Region. Regional Structure International Council The International Council is Located in Paris, France and represents over 100 countries. National Council (U.S) National Council, located in St. Louis, Missouri, supports all Archdiocesan Council across the USA and reports to the International Council. (Arch) Diocesan Council Our Council office supports our Districts and Conferences to promote the Society's mission and reports to our National Office. District Council 7 District councils uniting and supporting our conferences. Our districts report to our Archdiocesan Council. Greater Houston Conferences We have 50+ Conferences reporting to District and Archdiocesan Council.