The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a worldwide non-profit organization, made up of lay Catholics, which was founded in Paris in 1833, currently present in more than 150 countries around the world and in the United States serves more than 4,600 communities; Our St. Katharine Drexel Conference was established in 2008.
St. Vincent de Paul is present at the homes of needy families through the visit of two (2) volunteers, who do not only provide material support, but spiritual accompaniment and practical assistance that provides them the peace and stability they need in order to regain control of their lives and begin to walk on a more stable ground
St. Vincent de Paul brings a light of hope to those in need in our community, helping them to live on the basis of love for Christ and neighbor.
We have two fields of action:
Prevent Poverty: Opportunity
Accompaniment and professional & spiritual advice on employment and business opportunities through talks and worktables every Tuesday from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m at St. Katharine Drexel.
Opportunity provides assistance for personal development & growth and motivation is generated to cope with difficult times. It also supports the newcomer, creating links with potential employers, helping them to develop relationships. Opportunity offers services such as:
· Employment opportunities
· Resume review
· Design and publishing LinkedIn profile
· Interviewing strategies
· Effective networking tips For more information, please go to: http://opportunityweston.com/
Transition getting out of poverty
Two volunteers visit the family to provide spiritual accompaniment, food assistance, help with utility bills, counseling to obtain employment and prevention of homelessness, among others.
Our funds come from special activities, such as the expected family Bingos, individual contributions of community members and a monthly collection at church during the third weekend of the month.