Program areas at SVdP
More than 4,500 meals are provided daily through St. Vincent de Paul's six charity dining rooms and food box program. Over 80 volunteer-run food pantries operate as a network to provide food boxes, rent and utility bill assistance and general support for individuals and families in need.
St. Vincent de Paul's Virginia G. Piper Medical and Dental Clinic provides comprehensive services to patients without insurance. Services include over 20 medical specialties and all aspects of oral care. Last year, the clinic provided 16,500 medical and dental visits, free of charge, for uninsured patients. The clinic is also partners with medical and dental schools across Arizona to host students and resident doctors, providing quality education for students and compassionate care for patients.
In addition to provide low-cost items to the public, St. Vincent de Paul's thrift stores provide items free of charge to families receiving assistance through St. Vincent de Paul's other programs. Thrift stores also generate funding to support St. Vincent de Paul's programs to feed, clothe, house and heal people in need.
Various Other Programs-Recognizing the unique needs of older adults and people with disabilities, St. Vincent de Paul's Ozanam Manor is a unique shelter that provides a safe harbor to help people transition from homelessness to housing. Ozanam Manor is home to 60 residents, many of whom are veterans, while they receive case management and help to secure permanent housing. There is also membership support for 85 parish Conferences serving the poor, Volunteer Services, and Special Projects. Also an urban farm program produced 48 thousand pounds of fresh food for our feeding the hungry programs. An overnight shelter provides 250 people per night a place to sleep safe from the elements.