Underserved Communitites Initiative places millions of dollars in the at-risk and distressed areas throughout the Galveston Houston area. Underserved Communities Where we serve determines what we see, and what we see ultimately shapes our actions as ONE Society. The Underserved Communities Initiative began in 2021, leveraging data from the The Distressed Communities Index measures the economic well-being of U.S. communities. A grant funding program for Conferences was launched in May 2022 to illuminate ground-level disparities across the Greater Houston area. This funding is designated ONLY to zip code areas identified as "at-risk" or "distressed" with the intent to prevent the number of unhoused children, families, and senior citizens living on the streets of Houston. Purpose Increase impact by increasing the number of healthy, vibrant Conferences with dedicated members serving at-risk and distressed communities across the Galveston-Houston area. Impact More than 3.1 M of financial assistance has been provided to over 17K people in at-risk and distressed communities across the Galveston-Houston area. CHILDREN >7K prevented from being unhoused and displaced UTILITIES > 5K remained connected SENIORS >1K with extremely low incomes prevented from becoming unhoused Portfolio of Conferences Must demonstrate operations according to the National SVdP Standards of Excellence by meeting a minimum of 6 of the following requirements: Is inclusive and reflective of its local community Meets at least twice per month and maintains attendance records Has a minimum of 8 active members and a full slate of officers Has an active, trained Spiritual Advisor Focuses on person‑to‑person service, including home visits, as its core work Actively participates in District meetings and events Sends members to formation and training, including Ozanam Orientation Submits Monthly Reports to Council and uses CMS for reporting Maintains a positive, ongoing relationship with parish clergy Revitalization occurs when Conferences fail to meet standards. Holy Family - Galveston St. Albert - Fondren/ Southwest St. Ambrose - Northside St. Frances De Sales - Sharpstown St. Hyacinth - Deer Park St. Mary Purification - Third Ward St. Monica - Acres Homes St. Patrick - Kashmere Gardens St. Philip Neri - Sunnyside St. Thomas the Apostle - Huntsville St. Thomas Aquinas - Alief St. Thomas More - Westbury Grant funding cycles : October - March April - September 2025 Report 2024 Report Grant Requirements These criteria ensure that conferences serving the underserved Galveston-Houston communities are spiritually grounded, accountable, growing, and focused on meaningful person-to-person service to neighbors in need. To qualify and maintain funding: Historical deficiency in financial and/or human capacity to serve the community. Retain a minimum of 12 active members . Conduct recruitment events and onboard a minimum of 2 new members . Conduct in-person home visits in an at-risk or distressed zip code area. Use CMS (Case Management System) for monthly reports and home visit data. Conference assessment completed in the past 3 years. Submit monthly impact stories for continuous fundraising efforts. Attend Formation events. Chelse’s Story: From Crisis to Stability When a young mother called 211, she was on the brink of losing her apartment, which was close to the hospital she worked in. Her car had been broken for months, and she was relying on the Houston public transit system. When her child became fatally ill, she had to take off of work for several days, and the bills began to accumulate. The zip code area she lived in was served by a St. Vincent de Paul Conference. Vincentians scheduled the home visit immediately. Upon arrival, they prayed with Chelse, assessed her needs, and got to work contacting the leasing company and utilities company. Thanks to the Underserved Communities Program, they brought her rental account balance to zero! Your generosity makes stories like Rebecca’s possible. Every dollar you give helps a family move from crisis to stability and restores dignity and hope. Will you join us in transforming lives today? Preventing Homelessness Requires YOUR Help Your gift helps to keep children, families, and seniors safe in their homes. Ways to Give

The Society is an international organization founded in 1833 in Paris, France. It was locally established in 1871 in Galveston, TX. History In 1833, a 20-year-old college student and his friends began serving the poor in Paris, France. This was the beginning of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Today, there are more than 777,000 members serving in 149 countries around the globe. The Society arrived in the United States in 1845, where the first conference was formed in St. Louis, Missouri. The first presence of the Society in the Galveston-Houston area was in 1871 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Galveston. Today, there are 58 Conferences in the Galveston-Houston Council with more than 1,900 members growing spiritually through friendship and service to those in need. Timeline (1871-2021) Our Patrons & Founders The Society's Patron Saint St. Vincent de Paul (1581-1660) was the founder of the Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Confraternities of Charity, and Ladies of Charity. He was a man of deep faith, keen intellect, and enormous creativity, he has become known as the "The Apostle of Charity" and "Father of the Poor." His contributions to the training of priests and organizing parish missions and other services for the poor shaped our Church's role in the modern world. St. Vincent de Paul Feast day is September 27th. The Society's Sister St. Louise de Marillac (1591-1660) had St. Vincent de Paul as her spiritual director. Her inherent desire to know and accomplish God's will blossomed into a life of ministry to those who were sick and destitute. Her contagious spirituality and strong, organizational ability led her to co-found with Vincent the Daughters of Charity, a group of sisters who serve the poor and who inspire our Society. St. Louise de Marillac Feast day is May 9th. The Society's Founder Blessed Frederic Ozanam (1813-1853) founded the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. He was a young Sorbonne student who met regularly with his fellow Catholic students to discuss the issues of their time. At one of their public meetings, a challenger admitted the Catholic Church, at one time, had been a great source of good, but asked, “What is your Church doing now?… Show us your works and we will believe you.” Unable to respond, Frédéric conceded. Shortly afterward, Frédéric and six friends created the Conference of Charity, with the purpose of serving the poor of Paris. Frédéric and his friends provided food, clothing, shelter, financial, and spiritual help. They also established tutoring programs and libraries. Blessed Frederic's Feast day is September 9th. The Society's Mentor Blessed Rosalie Rendu, DC (1786 - 1856) was a Daughter of Charity who served for 54 years in the Mouffetard area, the most impoverished district of Paris. Emmanuel Bailly, the President of the Society, sent the founding members of the Society to Sister Rosalie for guidance and direction. Sending them on home visits, she formed them in the spirit of St. Vincent, teaching them how to serve the poor with respect and compassion. Blessed Rosalie's Feast day is February 7th.

Community impact and financial health of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston Houston Our Impact Together, we uplift our neighbors in need! Donate By the Numbers Annual Report Stories $12.4M direct aid given in 2025 32,289 households assisted in 2025 115,060 individuals helped in 2025 128,000 volunteer hours (equates to 61 full-time employees 10 counties served across Galveston-Houston area 1,952 Vincentian volunteers We understand how important it is to you that your contribution is used wisely—and it’s just as important to us. We are committed to responsible stewardship, transparency, and accountability in everything we do. Through careful management of our operational resources, we ensure that every donation supports the continued fulfillment of the Society’s mission. 2025 Annual Report 2025 Community Impact Report 2025 Form 990 2025 Audit Report FORBES: #45 America's TOP 100 Charities in 2025 Your support changed the lives of Solana, Christian, and Dylan—and their families. "Thanks to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the incredible volunteers, we navigated through our darkest times and found hope on the other side." Meet Christian

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Systemic Change Initiative includes three resiliency programs to address the conditions that cause suffering, distress and poverty in underserved communities. Systemic Change Initiative Promoting systemic change means offering holistic support that empowers people to make their way out of poverty and onto a path of self-sufficiency. Three phases are designed to gradually increase participants' resiliency against the conditions that cause suffering and distress and eventually escape poverty. GETTING AHEAD PROGRAMS Learn More Cohort 12 starts January 2027! Apply Here! Brochure Impact Report Sessions to choose from: Mondays: 9:30am - 11:30am Tuesdays: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Wednesdays: 9:30am - 11:30am or 6:00pm - 8:00 pm Program Goals Working in a group learning environment, participants, become "investigators", and learn how money is only one of eleven resources to achieve success. Resources participants learn to move from crisis to sustainability: Social Capital Support System: Friends, family, network. Relationship/Role model : Access to people who can help improve your outcomes. Motivation & Persistence: Energy, drive and planning Financial: How to use money to purchase assets and services. Emotional: Ability to control emotional responses, increase Integrity, build trust, and maintain safety. Physical: Health and mobility Knowledge of Hidden rules: Know unspoken cues and behaviors of different social environments. Spiritual: Belief in divine purpose. Language: Ability to use appropriate vocabulary and grammar for different social environments Mental: Cognitive capacity to master daily life challenges. Program Benefits Become an Investigator If you’ve spent part of your life—or most of your life—struggling to get by, the idea of actually getting ahead might seem out of reach. Even if your story has been filled with barriers, vanishing opportunities, and setbacks, this program can change your next chapter. Yes, you have to write your own story, but you don’t have to do it alone. UNDERSTANDING OF THE HIDDEN RULES DIVERSE SUPPORT NETWORK STRATEGIC PLANNING PARTICIPATION STIPEND Phase I: Getting Ahead Program Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’-By World is a 16-week series for motivated people ready to change their life by acquiring the tools and support necessary to "get ahead" in today’s world. Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’-By World takes participants on a step-by-step journey to discover resources and build the resiliency necessary to overcome life's obstacles. This program helps participants build the life they want. Apply Here! Sessions Include the Following Modules: 01 01 01 01 MY LIFE NOW Investigate poverty; what is it like for us and our community? 02 02 02 02 THEORY OF CHANGE Be free from solving the same problems over and over again. 03 03 03 03 RICH/POOR GAP Research on causes of poverty; understand poverty from different perspectives. 04 04 04 04 HIDDEN RULES OF ECONOMIC CLASS 06 06 06 06 ELEVEN RESOURCES Investigate societal, community, relational, emotional, and financial resources. 07 07 07 07 SELF ASSESMENT OF RESOURCES Conduct self-assessments. 08 08 08 08 COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT Deeper investigation of community resources. 09 09 09 09 BUILDING RESOURCES Create a treasure chest to achieve economic stability. Learn, understand, and be able to use the Hidden "Rules" of the wealthy, middle class and impoverished. 05 05 05 05 IMPORTANCE OF LANGUAGE Investigate formal register and negotiation tools. 10 10 10 10 PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY PLANS Develop a detailed plan for your future. By December 31, 2025, program practitioners aim for 178 participants to complete Phase I. Participants are selected based on the information provided within the application, along with their willingness to fully commit to all sessions of the program. Sessions are held virtually. Equipment is provided. Phase II: Getting Ahead GRADUATE Program Cohort '24 The second phase elevates participants' commitment to improving their own lives. Mentors become their teammate to provide the encouragement in achieving self-sufficiency and sustainability. Cohort '24 Assists Graduates with developing a pragmatic action plan to their vision of a better life. Guides Graduates in building financial, social, and emotional resources. Provides Graduate with incentives once successes and milestones are achieved. 6 MONTH GRADUATE PROGRAM MUST FIRST COMPLETE PHASE I BEFORE ENROLLING Phase III: Getting Ahead ALUMNI Program Continue your journey. Become an Ambassador. Connect. Teach. Empower others. Continues exploring key community resources to maintain self-sufficiency. Provides educational workshops and online resources to stay motivated on journey. ONGOING PROGRAM Hosts community job fairs , networking opportunities and recognition events throughout the year. Provides alumni participants the opportunity to become mentors, facilitators, and even Vincentians to continue strengthening the community. MUST FIRST COMPLETE PHASES I and II Participants' Experiences Faith She shared with the audience during her graduation that the program was instrumental for her personal and professional growth. She has learned about systemic poverty and how to overcome it. Although she remains at her current job, she has a better insight into how to look for better opportunities. Helena Appreciated the open environment to discuss situations that have impacted you, and how the resources provided in the program helped resolve those issues. She says what she liked the most was that resources came from both mentors and other participants in the program. Mary Mary had lost her job and had no income for over 3 months. Due to her lack of knowledge about available resources, this was a difficult situation to overcome. After participating in the Getting Ahead program, she has started to work through her situation and begin a new path to financial stability. Systemic Change Requires YOUR Help Ways to Give

We have 59 parish-based Society chapters called Conferences with over 1,900 combined volunteers. Be part of our mission by joinin. Click here to view the entire CMS TRAINING PLAYLIST View Select Topics Administrator Administrator Tasks Adding Vendors to Drop-Down Menu Adding Volunteer Hours & Mileage Other Tasks Conducting Searches Managing Vendor Lists Case Management Case intake "New" Case Intake "Returning Individual" Entering Assistance for Neighbor in Need Treasurer Approving Pledges & Check Requests Closing Month & Reports Adding Credits & Debits Food Pantry Pantry Closeout training Pantry Closeout for Existing Clients Entering Casework Info Converting Pledge to Check Request

There are multiple ways you can support the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Conveniently donate online. By check, donor-advised funds (DAF), stock, employer-matching gifts, endowments, among others. Thank you for supporting the Society of St. Vincent de Paul! Ways to give There are many ways you can bless others in need. Your donation to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Galveston Houston takes only a moment, but the impact lasts a lifetime. This mission cannot continue without you. If you do not see your choice of giving below, please contact us. DONATE ONLINE YOUR IMPACT BY CHECK EMPLOYER MATCHING OTHER WAYS TO GIVE Mail a Check 
 Payable to "Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston” and mail to: Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston 2403 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77021 Matching gifts amplify impact! Employer matching gift programs enable you to team up and combine your employee benefits and donations to the Society, making a greater impact. If your employer matches gifts, your donation can be doubled or tripled to nonprofit organizations, like the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. LEGACY GIVING DONOR ADVISED FUND GIFTS OF STOCK REAL ESTATE WIRE TRANSFER VEHICLES AND MORE! Other Assets and Giving Strategies SVdP Galveston-Houston can accept a wide variety of assets such as: cryptocurrency, art, life insurance, private business interests, or we can help you set up charitable vehicles like gift annuities or charitable trusts that provide income to you or loved ones. There are many ways to give that maximize your impact and tax savings. If you have any questions, need assistance, or have an interest in speaking further about charitable estate planning strategies for yourself or loved ones please reach out! Contact Us Form 832-538-0325 SVdP Galveston-Houston does not provide investment, tax, or legal advice. Please consult with your personal advisors before making financial decisions based on this information. The information presented here is for general information and educational purposes, is not specific to any individual’s personal circumstances, and may change at any time without notice. Recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund (DAF) through your fund administrator. 
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Bequest in a Will or Trust Include SVdP Galveston-Houston in your will or trust by inserting a provision containing our legal name and federal tax ID: Legal Name: Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Address: 2403 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77021 EIN #: 74-1464210 If you include us in your estate plans, please let us know. We would love to welcome and honor you as a member of our Champions of Spirituality, Friendship, and Service Legacy Society ! Gifts from Retirement Accounts Making gifts to SVdP Galveston-Houston from traditional retirement accounts can allow you or your heirs to avoid paying income tax on distributions. There are several advantageous ways to give from retirement accounts: 1. Required Minimum Distributions (RMD): If you are over age 72 and are required to distribute funds from your retirement plan, you can satisfy your annual RMD and avoid paying income tax on the distribution by giving directly to SVdP Galveston-Houston. 2. Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) If you are over age 70 ½, you can distribute up to $108,000 per year from your IRA directly to SVdP Galveston-Houston without paying income tax. This counts toward your annual RMD fulfillment. 3. Beneficiary Designation At any age, you can designate SVdP Galveston-Houston as a beneficiary of your retirement accounts. Traditional retirement accounts make for great assets to transfer to tax-exempt charities because heirs have to pay income taxes on distributions! Learn more about becoming a member of our Champions of Spirituality, Friendship, and Service Legacy Society by clicking the button below: Legacy Giving Page Charitable tax advantages often make giving stock more beneficial than giving cash. By gifting appreciated stock from your investment account, you may be eligible to: Receive a charitable income tax deduction Eliminate capital gains taxes To transfer shares of public stock to SVdP Galveston-Houston, provide your broker with the following information and notify us at 832-538-0325 or via our contact form of the amount and type of shares given so we can record and acknowledge your donation. Bank Name: Merrill Lynch DTC Number: 8862 Account Name: Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Account Number: 582-96B13 Memo: FBO Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Stock Donation Instructions SVdP Galveston-Houston partners with CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services) to process real estate donations of land, residential, or commercial property. Donating real estate can offer significant tax advantages such as a charitable income tax deduction and savings on capital gains that you would have owed if you sold the property. Contact us to learn more, or begin your donation below: Ready to donate? Start Process To electronically transfer funds to SVdP Galveston-Houston via wire or ACH, please provide the following information to your financial institution that will initiate the wire transfer: To communicate additional information or special instructions, please notify us at 832-538-0325 or contact form . Please provide your name, address, and zip code to allow us to appropriately record and acknowledge your donation. 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 Employer Matching Give with confidence We understand that it is important to you that your donation is being used effectively—it is important to us, too. Our top priorities encompass prudent stewardship and accountability. Careful management of operational resources is necessary to continuously fulfill the Society's mission.

Val Senegal CEO Kirk Vogeley Finance Sandra Achury CPO Council Board Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Patricia Dornak President Deacon Charlie Buhay Spiritual Advisor Janice Chatham District 4 President Franchelle Lee At-Large Member vacant Vice President Vivian Salazar District 1 President Ladd Puskus District 5 President Rick Plaeger At-Large Member Chase Angelle Treasurer Patricia Davis District 2 President Robin Riley District 6 President Angelique Pereira Secretary Robert "Bob" Miller District 3 President Yolanda Capelo District 7 President Val Senegal CEO/ Executive Director Sandra Achury Chief Program Officer Kirk Vogeley Director of Finance

We have 59 parish-based Society chapters called Conferences with over 1,900 combined volunteers. Be part of our mission by joinin. Case Management System Benefits: Automate and simplify the filing of Monthly Conference Reports and provide cons istency in reporting among all Conferences in the Archdiocese. Maintain records of all assistance provided to neighbors in need for tracking and simplified audits by the Council. Compile demographic and financial data to use in obtaining funds. Simplify bank account reconciliation. Simplify Food Pantry reporting. CMS 4.0 Browser Edition Supported Operating Systems (OS): Windows 8 or Higher, Mac OS, iPadOS, Android, Chrome OS It is highly suggested that you bookmark the CMS 4.0 direct link or this page for quick access What's new? CMS Release Note v4.1.011 Situation tab is only two forms instead of three. Attachment can be upload at any point in the visit flow The "Merge" button has been moved to the left to avoid accidental activation. Option to navigate and review cases before auto-closing Contact AskCMSCommittee@svdphouston.org Watch Training Videos Login CLICK HERE CMS Need user guides? Scroll down for more resources. Have a question? Send an email to AskCMSCommittee@svdphouston.org Case Management Case intake & Worker Instructions Case Intake Training slides Casew orker Training slides Treasury Converting a pledge to a check request Issuing a check USER GUIDES Food Pantry Pantry Closeout Instructions Administrative Client Merge Instructions