Home Visit
From the Society’s beginning, the central and most basic activity of Conferences has been visiting the needy in their homes.
Home Visit
Since 1871, the central and most basic activity of St. Vincent de Paul Conferences has been visiting those in need in their homes and communities.
Spirituality, Friendship and Service are the essence of each home visit.
By visiting people in their homes, members living the gospel values and humanizing the response to crisis by experiencing the person's living conditions and needs.
This is the clearest symbol of Vincentian charism, which dictates the highest respect for the dignity of those living in poverty.
Spirituality Friendship
Service
Temporary financial assistance is provided to immediately alleviate the suffering of families in distress once information has been obtained and verified by the service provider.
Assistance varies from housing, utilities, and other basic needs.
Financial assistance is always provided directly to the service provider, not the person in crisis. Policies and protocols help eliminate fraud and abuse.
Personal Encounters
Vincentians prevent homelessness by humanizing the distressing situation of needing assistance during a crisis or disaster.
Vincentians are volunteer members who undergo special training and development to conduct home visits compassionately with diverse populations and communities.
Families are provided the dignity they deserve when Vincentians allow the Holy Spirit to guide their interactions.
1. If you are requesting assistance, contact one of the Conferences to schedule a home visit. If you need help locating a Conference closest to your area, please call 211.
2. Vincentians will schedule and perform a Home Visit to listen, offer humble advice, and assess your situation to potentially render material or financial assistance.
3. Vincentians will make contact with your service provider to coordinate support and then follow up with you and your family to put you on the path towards self-sufficiency.