Writing a speech and learning a lot

April 14, 2010

The following column was written by Don Henninger, publisher of the Phoenix Business Journal, and appeared in the April 9, 2010 issue.
I gave a talk a few days ago to a group of about 400 homeless people gathered for breakfast at St. Vincent de Paul’s dining room in downtown Phoenix.
I give my fair share of [...]

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Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation awards $100,000 Grand Slam Grant to St. Vincent de Paul

April 13, 2010

The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation announced today that the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has been selected as one of the Foundation’s three $100,000 Grand Slam Award winners in 2010.
The $100,000 award from the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation will fund the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s Family Evening Meal-Grand Slam, which is a program created [...]

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Buy Dutch Bros. Coffee this week and help SVdP!

March 29, 2010

12 News and Dutch Bros. Coffee have partnered to benefit St. Vincent de Paul and its much-needed programs and services!
Helping your community is as easy as buying a cup of coffee! From Monday, March 29 through Friday, April 2, mention the “Perfect Morning Blend” at any Dutch Bros. Coffee location and 50% of your purchase goes [...]

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SVdP gets lesson in Society’s history

March 26, 2010

On Monday, I was fortunate to hear a special lecture from Fr. Ron Ramson, a dear friend of St. Vincent de Paul and currently a priest in the Congregation of the Mission Order. While visiting Arizona and joining us at the General Membership Meeting, Fr. Ron graciously agreed to stay an extra and speak to our [...]

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Help St. Vincent de Paul Win A Fruit Tree Orchard!

March 24, 2010

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Phoenix is one of 80 organizations throughout the country competing for a fruit tree orchard grant as part of the Communities Take Root program, sponsored by Dreyer’s Fruit Bars and the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation.
The fruit orchard would replace some existing shrubs and trees near our main [...]

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Mentors share life lessons, hope with Ozanam Manor residents

March 8, 2010

The following article was written by Andrew Junker and appeared in the March 4, 2010 issue of The Catholic Sun.
Jeanne O’Brien had brought some photocopies of a book about joy.
She sat in a small, cramped office across from Roger, a homeless man who has been living at Ozanam Manor in downtown Phoenix. Roger fell down [...]

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Touching Success Stories of Homeless and Working Families

March 3, 2010

The following is a public service video created in partnership with 12 News.
Hear the touching stories of hope and how St. Vincent de Paul has helped the homeless and working poor get back on their feet. This video was part of St. Vincent de Paul’s annual Restoring Hope through Faith and Love breakfast fundraiser in [...]

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Nick Lowery: An All-Star in Life

March 1, 2010

One of the most important aspects of the mission statement of St. Vincent de Paul is to provide others with an opportunity to serve. I am reminded of that credo everyday thanks to the thousands of individuals who chose to volunteer their time with us. But I am still amazed at the unwavering dedication of [...]

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Life’s Temptations

February 8, 2010

There are many temptations in life. But I think that word takes on a whole new meaning when you visit Ozzie’s Furnishings, a unique boutique filled with some of the nicest treasures donors have given St. Vincent de Paul.
Every time I visit the store, I find something that I just must have – a silver [...]

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Kids’ thanks keep the spirit alive at St. Vincent de Paul

February 2, 2010

The following article written by Steve Zabilski appeared in The Arizona Republic on January 30, 2010.
Feeling down after putting away all those lights and decorations? Here’s a surefire pick-me-up courtesy of your local St. Vincent de Paul.
A box of thank-you cards just arrived from the sweetest little angels you ever saw, the children at the [...]

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