St. Vincent de Paul Society
Members of the Shrine’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul (or "Vincentians") are men and women who strive to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need in our community. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service.
We are part of an international society of friends united by a spirit of poverty, humility, and sharing, which is nourished by prayer and reflection, mutually supportive gatherings, and adherence to the founding principle of charity.
The list of services of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the United States is endless. No work of charity is foreign to the Society. To quote our patron, St. Vincent de Paul: "Charity is infinitely inventive."
These are some of the services Vincentians provide for those who are poor and in need throughout the United States. The services with an “*” are provided by the Shrine St. Vincent de Paul conference:
| Food Programs * Emergency financial assistance * Rent/mortgage assistance Low cost housing Thrift Stores Employment services Job Training Counseling Burial of the indigent Camp programs * Prison Ministry Shelters for abused women and children Social justice programs * Advocacy * Twinning Youth programs |
* Shelters for the homeless: men, women, families Half-way houses for ex-offenders * Information and referral service * Free pharmacies Education Programs - G.E.D. Homemaker services Budget counseling * Emergency transportation Nutritional education Programs for victims of crime * Embracing the lonely, forgotten and alienated Services to those in any way challenged Disaster relief and services to victims Assistance for victims of Aids, substance abuse, alcoholism |
In addition to the services above the Shrine St. Vincent de Paul Conference is also involved in the following outreach ministries:
Atlanta City Detention Center (2nd Sunday of the Month, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM)
Food Baskets
Personal Home Visits
Thrift Store Donations
Sacramental Visits
