St. Vincent de Paul of Santa Clara County

Svdp of Santa Clara County provides safety net services to The precariously housed and homeless countywide through our 22 conferences,food pantries,and sister Council thrift stores. These services were delivered to over 33,000 individuals through our volunteer network of over 495 people delivering 30,154 hours of service. Svdp provided rent and utility payments of $1,093,808 to help needy families stay housed and prevent evictions. Food services of $262,061 are provided via 15,552 home visits, parish pantries, outreach to homeless in local public areas, food vouchers at local grocery outlets and seasonal meal baskets delivered during The easter and christmas holidays. Transportation help of $88,902 in The form of bus passes, gas cards, auto repairs, registration to allow for continued transportation to work and to assist those living in vehicles to make The best of a difficult situation. $25,850 of clothing, furniture and other household items are provided through vouchers redeemable at bay area svdp thrift store locations and other retail charity storefronts. These vouchers are distributed through home visits, parish office visits, etc.