Vincentian Fresh Perspectives
A lot has been happening at St. Vincent de Paul, even in our supposedly “slow” season.
New programs, noteworthy visitors, great new relationships, and new ways of engaging with our supporters. We’ve been posting lovely photo albums, producing moving videos, and writing informative blog posts. But you may have missed something in an area that interests you, so I’ve compiled a little digest, by subject area, of things you can learn more about via our blog, Facebook page, and YouTube channel.
Let me know if I’ve missed anything – we can always add more. If you’d like to save this digest to…um…digest later, or to forward it to friends (hint, hint) its permanent URL is http://www.helpingthepoor.org/digests/digest05-11-fb-yt-bl. By the way, all of the events and activities below have happened in the last 30 days.
Feeding the Hungry
Blog post about a volunteer who is giving our homeless dining room guests (all 800 of them) a name tag on the day he volunteers.
Flowers that Feed Why give cut flowers when your loved one can have Flowers that Feed?
Easter Party in the Family Dining Room thanks to St. Joseph’s Hospital and Sodexo.
Health Care
Banner Health teaches kids about healthy eating
Homelessness
What are your thoughts about homeless individuals owning pets?
Homeless guest at main St. Vincent de Paul dining room sings the national anthem at an Arizona Diamondbacks game.
Open House at Ozanam Manor transitional shelter.
Volunteerism
SVdP Volunteer Profile series. Videos produced and narrated by Mary Jo West. Featured below are on Facebook page, others will be moving over soon, so that we can all write and read comments about these wonderful volunteers. For a sneak peak at others, see our YouTube channel.
A Personnel Perspective, a series of short videos of staff members and volunteers telling little stories about their work at St. Vincent:
Blog post about a volunteer who is giving our homeless dining room guests (all 800 of them) a name tag on the day he volunteers.
Angels who make Curtains for Vincentian Fresh Perspectives home makeovers.
Corporate volunteers love making SVdP Tees, which raise money to fund our homeless programs.
Hearts and Hands Day of family volunteering
SVdP volunteer Dick Warren wins Governor’s volunteerism award.
Home Makeovers
A Collection of Vincentian Fresh Perspectives Home Makeovers
Cesar’s New Bed Six year old gets his own bunk to recover from kidney surgery.
The Lemon Tree Mayo Clinic paints the house a disabled vet and his wife have lived in for over 50 years.
The Ice Cream Truck and the Girls Four girls who share a small room get their own beds.
Angels who make Curtains for Vincentian Fresh Perspectives home makeovers.
Thank You Nana A grandmother caring for her four granddaughters gets her house painted by a team of volunteers.
Events & Visitors
SVdP International President visits Phoenix for Western Regional Meeting
Golf for Charity event, organized by the Our Lady of Joy Knights of Columbus, raises money for St. Vincent de Paul and has become one of the top charity events in the area.
Hearts and Hands Day of family volunteering
Land of Ahhs honors new SVdP program, Vincentian Fresh Perspectives.
A Shred-A-Thon for Earth Day.
SVdP volunteer Dick Warren wins Governor’s volunteerism award.
Open House at Ozanam Manor transitional shelter.
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. Video honoring a group of fabulous volunteers is in two parts:
Thrift Stores
Video describes new Volunteer-run thrift store in Cottonwood, AZ.
A Shred-A-Thon for Earth Day.
Ozzie’s Furnishings grand re-opening.
Thought Provoking
Should a food box be handed to anyone who asks for it?
What are your thoughts on restricting restroom access to “customers only,” in public establishments?
What are your thoughts about homeless individuals owning pets?
Who from your childhood has had the greatest positive effect on the kind of person you are today?
Activities for Needy Families
Family Evening Meal calendar – May
Banner Health teaches kids about healthy eating
Easter Party in the Family Dining Room thanks to St. Joseph’s Hospital and Sodexo.
Engaging our Supporters
SVdP “Friend-Raising” Campaign to meet new Facebook Fans
Hearts and Hands Day of family volunteering
Flowers that Feed Why give cut flowers when your loved one can have Flowers that Feed?
Hungry for more? There’s lots more great news, photos, and videos on St. Vincent de Paul’s website, Facebook page, Twitter feed, blog, and YouTube channel.
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wish i could write like this thanks for the post