Program areas at Society of St Vincent de Paul Rogue Valley Council
Social Services: Sacred Heart Conference servicing Jackson County ascertained the local needs by conducting interviews and consultations. Specific assistance was given for rent, utilities, medications, and Oregon ID cards. Case histories are maintained and work in conjunction with other charitable organizations in the area. Individuals served was 9,074 by 15 volunteers clocking over 4,547 hours.
Home visits & medication assist program:two conferences (units) our lady of the mountain and St. augustine, servicing ashland, medford and central point. Needs were ascertained by home visitation and consultation. Specific assistance was given for rent, utilities, groceries, medications and transportation costs. St. augustine conference also participates in a perscription medication assistances through interface with pharmaceutical companies. Individuals served - 1,497; staffed by 27 volunteers clocking 3,638 hours.
Kitchen/Dining: One conference (unit) St. Teresa, is open five days a week serving hot, healthy meals, for men, women and children. The majority of the food is donated by grocery stores, restaurants, and local farmers. Individuals served was 33,191 by 32 volunteers clocking over 7,176 hours.