Diocesan Council for the Society of St. Vincent De Paul Diocese Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL IS AN INTERNATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SERVING THE POOR AND PROVIDING OTHERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE. THROUGH 80 PARISH CONFERENCES THE PHOENIX DIOCESAN COUNCIL HAS BEEN ASSISTING CENTRAL AND NORTHERN ARIZONA FAMILIES SINCE 1946. PROGRAMS INCLUDE SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS, MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE FOR THE WORKING POOR, CHARITY DINING ROOMS, FOOD BOX PROGRAMS, THRIFT STORES, A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SHELTER AND GENERAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. OUR URBAN FARM PROGRAM GENERATES FRESH FOOD FOR OUR DINING ROOM AND FOOD BOX PROGRAM. BY PARTNERING WITH PUBLIC AGENCIES AND NONPROFITS, ST. VINCENT DE PAUL'S RESOURCE CENTER IS A HUB FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE READY TO TAKE STEPS OUT OF HOMELESSNESS. IN ADDITION TO MEETING DAILY BASIC NEEDS, THE RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDES HEALTH SCREENINGS, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, JOB SEARCH AND COACHING, WORKING HANDINHAND WITH INDIVIDUALS TO PLAN A PATH TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY.