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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 William "Bill" Murto 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

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. 
 You can recommend a gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, by contacting your fund administrator or making a grant recommendation online. Estate Gifts If you believe in the mission of SVdP Galveston-Houston, we hope you will consider making us part of your legacy by including us in your estate plans and joining our Champions of Spirituality, Friendship, and Service Legacy Society ! You can do this by: Beneficiary Designation of an Account Designate SVdP Galveston-Houston as a beneficiary of a financial account such as a retirement plan, life insurance policy, donor-advised fund, charitable gift annuity, or charitable trust. 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 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.

← back to homepage DONATE NOW PRAY WITH US YOUR IMPACT GET INVOLVED As we enter the sacred season of Lent, we seek to imitate Christ by freeing ourselves of unnecessary attachments, praying and fasting, and almsgiving—opening our hearts to those most in need. Many neighbors in the Galveston-Houston are hungry. They simply don’t have enough to pay the bills and put food on the table. Your Lenten gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Galveston-Houston (SVdP Houston) is a beautiful way to share our abundance with our neighbors in need. Your almsgiving recognizes Christ in our suffering neighbors. As you know, so many people in our community live with zero margin for error. Almost half of Harris County doesn’t have an extra $400 saved for an emergency. One accident, one emergency room visit, one hurricane can throw their lives into total disarray. A setback means not making rent, having utilities cut off, and having to choose between going hungry and losing their home. By making a sacrificial gift this Lent, you bring Christ’s light into the darkness of poverty and despair. You offer friendship and service to those most in need. 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, download a special Lenten prayer card, and explore resources to guide your spiritual growth. How can we pray for you? Download free Lenten prayer card Lenten resources

Underserved Communities Initiative includes a grant program for Conferences performing home visits in the at-risk and distressed communities across the Galveston Houston area. Data is collected using the Case Management System. Underserved Communities Grant Program Where we serve determines what we see, and what we see ultimately shapes our actions as a Society. The Underserved Communities Initiative began in 2021 leveraging data from the Distressed Communities Index , which is a tool for measuring the comparative economic well-being of U.S. commu nities. To illuminate ground-level disparities across the Greater Houston areas, a grant funding program was launched in May 2022. This funding for Conferences 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. IMPACT MADE ACROSS GREATER HOUSTON More than 1.7M of financial assistance has been provided to almost 10K people in at-risk and distressed communities across the Galveston Houston area. CHILDREN >5K prevented from being unhoused and displaced UTILITIES > 5K remained connected SENIORS >1K with extremely low incomes prevented from becoming unhoused 2024 Report 2023 Report Impact story Sheila A resilient parent of three sons faced heart attacks, a stroke, Crohn's disease, and hip issues. Sheila was able to manage her bills with the help of one of her sons, who lives in Texas City; however, Sheila's son faced a financial setback after contracting COVID-19 three times. Covering her own living expenses became increasingly difficult, and while on a month-to-month lease, she faced a sudden rent increase. In this critical moment, Sheila turned to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for support. After past due rent was verified by one of the Vincentians during a home visit, the Conference approved paying a portion of the unpaid rent directly to the leasing office; Shelia's son paid the remaining portion. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to provide financial assistance because of the Underserved Communities Program grant funds. Member Testimony "We are so very indebted to the donors who make these funds available. We have been blessed to be able to help so many people with financial assistance greater than what our conference can provide. Our donors should feel proud that we are making their donations count. May God Bless. " - St. Thomas More Conference President Preventing Homelessness Requires YOUR HELP Your money helps keep children, families and seniors in underserved communities remain in their homes during a financial crisis. DONATE

A portion of your purchase is donated to the Society when you shop with our community partners: AmazonSmile, iGive, Kroger, Randalls, and Charity Choice, Make A Difference Link your Kroger's shopper card with Society of St. Vincent de Paul Houston or by using number - IM 073. Purchase a gift card or an eCard with the amount you wish to donate. Select Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese Galveston Houston You receive a 100% tax deductible letter. Purchase Gift Card Link your Randall's shopper card with Society of St. Vincent de Paul Houston. Add iGive app to your desktop. Up to 3% of purchase can be donated to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston Houston. Start Shopping

Unveiling the Power of Community Generosity We extend sincere appreciation to our major donors for transforming lives across the Galveston-Houston area. Service to others relies on these community leaders and the work of many. Thank you for your trust, as every gift brings hope into the lives of our neighbors in need.

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The Society has a responsibility to the community. Learn about our sources of funds and how we use them. Financial Stewardship Prudent stewardship and accountability is the Board's top priority. Careful management of operational resources in a business-like manner is necessary to continuously fulfill the mission of the Society. 501c3 Letter Form 990 Audit Report 2023 Annual Report 2023 Impact Report

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Going to those in need since 1871. 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 and alleviate suffering and distress while addressing the conditions that cause them through systemic change. SUPPORT OUR MISSION Direct Aid Given in 2022 $12.9M Direct Aid Provided 98K People Served in 2023 50+ Conferences 10 Counties Served 2K Vincentians Great Nonprofits rated the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston Houston as a "Top Rated Non-Profit." Thank you for your support; read the reviews and share yours! REVIEWS The Society's programs and impact could not be possible without your donations. Lives are greatly impacted through your generosity; read our recent Annual Report to learn more. ANNUAL REPORT Are you facing a distressing situation? There may be a Conference in your area to perform a home visit to help you during your time of crisis. Locate help in your zip code area: 211 HELP Create your legacy with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul by volunteering or becoming a Vincentian member. Begin s haring your time, talent and treasure today. There's a neighbor in need of your services and we cannot do it without you. JOIN THE SOCIETY FORBES: AMERICA’S TOP 100 CHARITIES