Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Helpline: 703.938.3210

SVdP@olgcva.org


We provide:
  • Food and Gas Vouchers
  • Rent Assistance
  • Utility Assistance
  • Emergency Financial Assistance
  • Disaster Relief & Services to Victims
  • Friendly Support & Encouragement
  • We also provide referrals for:
  • Government Assistance Programs
  • Case Management
  • Shelter for the Homeless
  • Medical Care
  • Counseling
  • Help finding employment
  • “Thanks from our family to you and all those in OLGC SVdP that give their time and prayers to help those in need of kindness, empathy and love.”

    The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) was founded in Paris, France in 1833 by Frédéric Ozanam and a group of young Catholics who were inspired by the charitable work done by St. Vincent de Paul in the 16th century. As one of the oldest and largest charitable organizations in the world, SVdP is a Catholic lay organization of about 800,000 men and women, called Vincentians, who join together to help the needy and suffering in 150 countries on five continents. Membership in the United States totals more than 160,000 volunteers in 4,400 communities. The OLGC Conference of SVdP has been part of our Parish since 1998 and is one of ten conferences within the Catholic Diocese of Arlington.

    The OLGC Conference of SVdP is comprised of OLGC parishioners, and is funded mainly by OLGC, profits from OLGC sponsored events and contributions from individuals. Our mission is to grow spiritually and in fellowship while providing person-to-person assistance to those in need. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of SVdP unique. An essential precept of the Society’s work is to provide help while maintaining the dignity of those who we serve. One way we do this is by striving to share Christ’s love with the poor, while looking to find Christ in the face of those we serve.

    Our contact with those in need usually starts with their call to our Helpline, which we monitor daily. The aid we provide includes financial and material assistance, referrals to government and community organizations and, many times, simply meeting with and listening to those who come to us for help and support. We work closely with community groups, other area churches, and Fairfax County government agencies to determine the best way to help our neighbors in need.

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    Thank you for helping me and my family at a low point in our life. I will always be grateful for your good work when I needed it most.