The Society provides immediate relief to families during crisis and aims to lift people out of poverty by addressing the conditions that cause it. Programas SVdP La Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl se preocupa no sólo por aliviar la angustia sino también por identificar las condiciones que la causan. Iniciativa de comunidades desatendidas 01 01 01 01 This initiative includes a grant program that enables constrained Conferences to provide financial assistance to neighbors in underserved areas during times of crises. Volunteer members, Vincentians, commit to building a healthy, vibrant conference to continuously serve at-risk and distressed areas of Greater Houston when these communities face financial hardships. Underserved Communties Home Visit Program Alivio de desastres Programa Salir Adelante Getting Ahead Graduate Getting Ahead Alumni Sistémico Cambiar Iniciativa Después de recibir el pescado durante la crisis, la Sociedad se centra en enseñar a las personas a pescar para alimentar a sus familias durante toda la vida. La Iniciativa de Cambio Sistémico incluye tres programas de desarrollo de resiliencia diseñados para cambiar la respuesta conductual a la pobreza. Los participantes examinan los recursos necesarios para lograr los objetivos de sostenibilidad y luego diseñan la hoja de ruta para construir un futuro mejor y salir de la pobreza. 02 02 02 02 Alimento Red 03 03 03 03 Despensas vecinales en todo el área metropolitana de Houston. Food Pantries Home Visit Program Sistémico Cambiar Iniciativa Después de recibir el pescado durante la crisis, la Sociedad se centra en enseñar a las personas a pescar para alimentar a sus familias durante toda la vida. La Iniciativa de Cambio Sistémico incluye tres programas de desarrollo de resiliencia diseñados para cambiar la respuesta conductual a la pobreza. Los participantes examinan los recursos necesarios para lograr los objetivos de sostenibilidad y luego diseñan la hoja de ruta para construir un futuro mejor y salir de la pobreza. 04 04 04 04 Alimento Red 05 05 05 05 Despensas vecinales en todo el área metropolitana de Houston. Disaster Relief

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. octubre de 2026 Hoy lun mar mié jue vie sáb dom 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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 7 8 Providing Spiritual Nourishment to Members Requires YOUR Help Ways to Give

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← back to homepage July 11th-12th 2026 July 11th-12th 2026 July 11th-12th 2026 July 11th-12th 2026 Annual Black Bag Collection Unleash the power of catholic giving Direct aid in 2025 $12.4M Individuals served in 2025 115,000 10 Counties served across Galveston-Houston area About the Black Bag Collection In 1833, our founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and the original members realized they needed money to fund their good works of charity. Because the giving capacity of the members varied, they decided to pass around a simple black bag so that each member could give what they could afford to give. 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? The Society does not receive funding from the Diocesan Service Funds (DSF). The funds collected during this single month help to maintain the Society’s ability to provide direct financial assistance to neighbors in need, educational programs to overcome poverty, food pantry resources, disaster relief, and more. 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

Today, I invite you to consider joining this profound and long-lasting mission as a member of our Champions of Spirituality, Friendship, and Service Legacy Society by including SVdP Galveston-Houston in your estate plans. Your lasting impact will allow this work to continue for generations and provide a brighter future for countless neighbors in need. We have all been called by God to work on a masterpiece." - Saint Vincent de Paul Legacy Society Champions of Spirituality, Friendship, and Service The incredible supporters and members of SVdP Galveston-Houston have a deep commitment to loving neighbors and providing spiritual person-to-person service and financial assistance to those who need it most. This is evident in the growing number of households reached, hands held in prayer, and individuals like you who choose to champion our guiding values of spirituality, friendship, and service through legacy giving. Though our days are limited, our impact can last far beyond our own lives. Our Champions of Spirituality, Friendship, and Service recognize this and create opportunities for all people who are made in the image of God to flourish and draw near to Him. This is the very essence of legacy —an unbroken tradition of spirituality, friendship, and service to grow stronger over time. Consider joining this profound and long-lasting mission in the Legacy Society: Champions of Spirituality, Friendship, and Service by including SVdP Galveston-Houston in your estate plans. Your lasting impact ensures this work continues for generations to come. Champions Receive the Following Benefits: Special welcome gift; Recognition on website and at events; Annual personal update from leadership; Invitations to exclusive experiences; Opportunities to share the story and intent behind your gift. Make SVdP Galveston-Houston part of your personal legacy. Beneficiary Designations of a financial account: life insurance policy, retirement account, charitable gift annuity, donor-advised fund, charitable trust, other financial account. Bequests in a will or trust by inserting a provision containing the legal name and federal tax ID: Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston EIN: 74-1464210 Sample Language: “I give, devise, and bequeath to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, an independent, nonprofit charitable institution located in Houston, Texas (EIN: 74-1464210) or its successor organization _% of my estate/item/asset/amount or residual amount to be used for g eneral support and charitable purposes without restriction." or “I give, devise, and bequeath to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, an independent, nonprofit charitable institution located in Houston, Texas (EIN: 74-1464210) or its successor organization _% of my estate/item/asset/amount or residual amount to be used for ________. If at any time it becomes impossible or impractical for my gift to be used for the above designated purpose, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston shall use my gift for a purpose and in a manner that it determines most closely meets the above designated purpose.” When you decide to make SVdP Galveston-Houston a part of your enduring legacy by including us in your estate plans, please let us know! We will be honored to welcome you as a Champion of Spirituality, Friendship, and Service! Contact Form 832-538-0325 Give with confidence We understand that it is important your donation is being used effectively—it is important to us, too. Our top priorities encompass prudent stewardship and accountability. We pride ourselves on careful management of operational resources to continuously fulfill the Society's mission.

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

St.Vincent Times Take a look at the newsletters you might have missed this past year! Newsletter Archives October 2026 SVDP Newsletter October 1, 2026 SVDP Newsletter October 15, 2025 January 2026 SVDP Newsletter January 1, 2026 SVDP Newsletter January 15, 2026 April 2026 SVDP Newsletter April 1, 2026 SVDP Newsletter April 15, 2026 July 2026 SVDP Newsletter July 1, 2026 SVDP Newsletter July 15, 2026 November 2025 SVDP Newsletter November 1, 2025 SVDP Newsletter November 15, 2025 February 2026 SVDP Newsletter February 1, 2026 SVDP Newsletter February 15, 2026 May 2026 SVDP Newsletter May 1, 2026 SVDP Newsletter May 15, 2026 August 2026 SVDP Newsletter August 1, 2026 SVDP Newsletter August 15, 2026 December 2025 SVDP Newsletter December 1, 2025 SVDP Newsletter December 15, 2025 March 2026 SVDP Newsletter March 1, 2026 SVDP Newsletter March 15, 2026 June 2026 SVDP Newsletter June 1, 2026 SVDP Newsletter June 15, 2026 September 2026 SVDP Newsletter September 1, 2026 SVDP Newsletter September 15, 2026

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

We have 59 parish-based Society chapters called Conferences with over 1,900 combined volunteers. Be part of our mission by joinin. Our Services 1 Service Name Describe your service here. What makes it great? Use short catchy text to tell people what you offer, and the benefits they will receive. A great description gets readers in the mood, and makes them more likely to go ahead and book. More Info 2 Service Name Describe your service here. What makes it great? Use short catchy text to tell people what you offer, and the benefits they will receive. A great description gets readers in the mood, and makes them more likely to go ahead and book. More Info 3 Service Name Describe your service here. What makes it great? Use short catchy text to tell people what you offer, and the benefits they will receive. A great description gets readers in the mood, and makes them more likely to go ahead and book. More Info Case Management Case intake "New" Case Intake "Returning Individual" Entering Assistance for Neighbor in Need Entering Casework Info Converting Pledge to Check Request Administrator Administrator Tasks Adding Vendors to Drop-Down Menu Adding Volunteer Hours & Mileage Treasurer Approving Pledges & Check Requests Closing Month & Reports Adding Credits & Debits ENTIRE CMS TRAINING PLAYLIST Food Pantry Pantry Closeout training Pantry Closeout for Existing Clients Other Tasks Conducting Searches Managing Vendor Lists

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