Society of St. Vincent de Paul Receives Congressional Recognition for their Charity Work
Houston, TX - January 7, 2021 – The Society of St. Vincent de Paul chapters of St. Francis Xavier and St. Philip Neri have worked non-stop to ensure the most vulnerable in the Sunnyside Community have access to food. The Sunnyside Community was reported as being one of the most affected communities by COVID-19.
In honor of their hard work, both St. Francis Xavier and St. Philip Neri received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for their dedication to provide food and resources to assist seniors and families-in-need in the Sunnyside Community.
Curtis Jones, a Vincentian of St. Francis Xavier, was also presented with the Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for providing relief and resources to seniors, veterans, and anyone in need.
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About the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP): The Society is a faith-based, non-profit organization helping families living in poverty in the Greater Galveston-Houston area since 1871. The Society is a network of 58 parish-based chapters with over 1,800 Vincentian volunteers actively doing Home Visits every day. On September 18, 2021, the Society will celebrate its 150th Anniversary with a gala. Visit the gala page to learn how to participate.
For more information on how to donate to our programs or media inquiries, please contact our Director of Development at development@svdphouston.org.