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Give the Gift of Hope This Holiday Season

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As we enter the season of giving, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago invites you to help bring hope and comfort to our neighbors who are struggling. Every day, families and individuals turn to us for assistance as they face hunger, homelessness, and hardship. Your support makes it possible for them to find stability, warmth, and a path forward.

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How Your Online Gift Makes a Difference

  • $10 provides hygiene essentials for someone experiencing homelessness.
  • $25 supplies groceries for a struggling family.
  • $50 provides clothing and household essentials for someone starting over.
  • $100 buys a bed for a child who has been sleeping on the floor.
  • $250 helps furnish a family’s home after crisis or displacement.

Your online gift allows us to respond quickly to the needs of families across Cook and Lake Counties. Last year, more than 2,500 people received help through our Friends in Need Program. Your generosity ensures that we can continue meeting these growing needs with compassion and dignity.

Make Your Online Gift Today

Your kindness keeps hope alive. When you give, you help create a brighter season for those who are hurting and offer comfort where it is needed most.

Give today and help us make this Christmas season warmer for our neighbors in need.

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Give Hope a Home This Giving Tuesday

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Because Everyone Deserves One

As the season of giving approaches, we invite our Vincentian family, friends, and supporters to join us in a mission that changes lives: Give Hope a Home.

This Giving Tuesday, your generosity can make an immediate difference. Donate $50 or more on December 2 and you’ll be entered to win $500 in prizes, including $250 in instant lottery tickets and $250 in gift cards. Every $50 is one entry to win while giving back and helping neighbors in need.

Together, we can bring hope, comfort, and stability to families who need it most.

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The Reality We Face

As winter approaches, countless parents, children, and individuals across Cook and Lake counties will face freezing temperatures without shelter.
No roof.
No bed.
No safe place to call home.

For too many, the cold season brings overwhelming fear and uncertainty. Long nights outside, exposure to the elements, and the daily struggle to meet even the most basic needs weigh heavily on those who are already vulnerable.

The Difference You Make

Your generosity provides more than warmth. It provides dignity, stability, and renewed hope. With your support, we can offer:

  • Hot meals that ease hunger
  • Warm blankets and clothing to protect against the cold
  • Beds and household essentials so families can rebuild
  • A safe environment where individuals can begin again
  • A message that says, You are not alone

When you give, you create a lifeline for neighbors who are waiting for someone to care.

Be the Reason Someone Finds Hope

This Giving Tuesday, your kindness can help a family find comfort, safety, and a future filled with hope.

Giving Tuesday just got even more exciting. Donate $50 or more on December 2 and you’ll be entered to win $500 in prizes, including $250 in instant lottery tickets and $250 in gift cards. Every $50 is one entry, so the more you give, the more chances you have to win while supporting neighbors in need.

Together, we can ensure that no one is left out in the cold.

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Help us Give Hope a Home because everyone deserves one.
Your contribution makes a life changing difference. Donate by December 1 to have your gift matched up to $1000.00.

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Trivia Time Fundraiser – St. Margaret of Scotland Conference

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🎃 Join us for a Spooktacular Afternoon of Trivia! 👻

On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul invites you to a Halloween-themed afternoon of fun, food, and friendly competition at TRIVIA TIME! Doors creak open at 1:00 PM and the games begin at 1:30 PM in the St. Margaret of Scotland Gym, 9833 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60643.

🎟️ Tickets – Purchase online HERE

  • Individual: $20
  • Team of 6: $100

🍕 What’s Included
Enjoy a pizza lunch and non-alcoholic beverages. Players are welcome to bring their own spooky snacks and treats to share with their team.

🏆 Costume & Table Decorating Contest
Prizes will be awarded to the Best Decorated Table—show off your Halloween spirit with costumes, cobwebs, pumpkins, and more!

👨‍👩‍👧 Family-Friendly Frights
This is a family-friendly, all-ages event. Costumes encouraged!

✨ Why It Matters
All proceeds benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul St. Margaret of Scotland Conference, supporting our neighbors in need

Become a Faithful Supporter Today!

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Poverty doesn’t take a break. Neither does our mission.

At the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago, we walk alongside individuals and families facing crisis every day. Whether it’s a neighbor struggling to pay rent, a family choosing between food and medicine, or someone simply trying to keep the lights on, these challenges happen all year long.

That’s why monthly giving is one of the most impactful ways you can support our work. It provides a dependable stream of funding that allows us to:

  • Respond quickly in times of emergency
  • Provide consistent aid through rent, utility, and food assistance
  • Offer dignity through our thrift store voucher program
  • Sustain vital outreach efforts in underserved communities

Your monthly gift of $10, $25, $50, $100 or more ensures that help is always within reach for those in need. It is more than a donation. It is a commitment to bringing hope, stability, and compassion to our neighbors every single month.

When you join our community of Faithful Supporters, you become part of a mission that stretches across Cook and Lake Counties, rooted in faith and powered by generosity.

Please consider starting your monthly gift today. Together, we can ensure that no one faces hardship alone.

Donate today!

Poverty Doesn’t Take a Summer Vacation

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As summer settles over Chicago, many families look forward to sunshine, backyard barbecues, and a slower pace. But for too many of our neighbors, summer brings no such relief. Rising electric bills, inflated grocery prices, and ongoing housing insecurity make this season one of the most difficult times of the year.

At the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago, we know that poverty doesn’t take a summer vacation.

Since 1857, SVdP Chicago has been serving individuals and families in crisis throughout Cook and Lake counties. Our mission is grounded in compassion and personal connection. When someone reaches out for help, two of our Vincentian volunteers visit them in their home to understand their needs and offer meaningful support. It’s a ministry of presence, meeting people where they are, with dignity and respect.

That first year, our founding Conference at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church made 4,650 home visits and helped 650 families, distributing over $5,000, which is more than $180,000 in today’s dollars. Today, with 77 Conferences and 1,400 Vincentians, we carry that legacy forward. In 2024, we made nearly 25,000 visits and helped over 72,000 individuals in need, distributing more than $1.5 million in aid.

And the need continues to grow.

Each summer, requests for assistance increase as families struggle with high utility costs, rising food prices, and urgent rent payments. Eviction is a constant threat for many. Others face impossible choices, like whether to keep the lights on or put food on the table.

We need your help to meet these growing needs.

Your generosity allows us to respond to each plea for help with compassion and action. Every dollar you give goes directly toward supporting individuals and families through crisis, helping them stay housed, fed, and safe.

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May 9th – Feast of St. Louise de Marillac

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St. Louise de Marillac wrote, “Above all, be very gentle and courteous toward your poor. You know that they are our masters and that we must love them tenderly and respect them deeply,” offering guidance to our Vincentian service. Her words remind us to treat the poor with kindness and respect, seeing them as important and valuable individuals.

Vincentian service is about recognizing the worth of every person. Gentleness and courtesy help create trust and healing, making service a heartfelt act of love. St. Louise de Marillac’s idea that the poor are our masters teaches us to be humble and learn from their strength and resilience. By treating everyone with love and respect, Vincentians uphold the dignity and rights of the poor.

St. Louise de Marillac’s quote is a lasting reminder of the principles that should guide our Vincentian service. By embracing gentleness, courtesy, humility, love, and deep respect, Vincentians can honor the dignity of the poor and make a profound impact on our lives and theirs.

St Louise de Marillac, pray for us.

God Bless,
Patricia Acosta
St. John Brebeuf Conference

SVdP Chicago Vinnie-Wear Sale

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💙 Show Your Chicago Vincentian Pride with “Vinnie-Wear”! 💙

We’re excited to launch our “Vinnie-Wear” fundraiser—a fun and stylish way to show your support for the mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago!

This exclusive line of apparel features our bold CHICAGO logo, designed to celebrate the heart and soul of our local Vincentian spirit. Whether you’re volunteering, running errands, or just relaxing, Vinnie-Wear lets you represent our cause in comfort and style.

🧢 Available Items:
Choose from t-shirts, hoodies, lightweight jackets, cozy scarves, and stylish hats—all branded with our custom CHICAGO design. Every piece makes a statement and helps spread awareness of the good works we do together.

🚚 Flat-Rate Shipping:
Clothing ships for just $7 total—no matter how many items you order. (Please note: Decals and pens will ship separately.)

📅 Important Dates:
🛒 Order deadline: April 30
📦 Shipping begins: May 14

Your purchase directly supports our programs and services for neighbors in need, helping us extend compassion and hope across our communities.

👉 Ready to Shop? Click Here!

Or visit www.svdpchicago.org and click the “Vinnie-Wear” button at the top of the homepage.

If you have any questions, please contact Teresa at teresa@svdpchicago.org or (773) 779-6700, ext. 108.

Let’s wear our mission proudly—Vincentian style!

SVdP Orland Park Store Celebrates 10 Years!

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On Monday, March 17, the “Luck of the Irish” will be at the SVdP Orland Park Thrift store with 50% OFF THE ENTIRE STORE in celebration of 10 years at this location!

Also included in the 50% off sale, is our Vinnie’s Treasures Boutique. The Vinnie’s Treasures Boutique includes higher end and vintage items.

Kelly Cole, Orland Park Store Manager, said “I’m excited for our 10-year anniversary sale! We have such a huge variety of items in our store from vintage to modern and everything in between. I feel this is what makes our store particularly unique.”

Kelly and the rest of the staff look forward to seeing everyone on Monday to celebrate! The store will also be having a donation drive for our Friends in Need. For every donation made, your name will be added to a balloon as a generous supporter of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Friends in Need program. If you cannot make it to the store, but would still like to donate, click HERE.

Thank you for your support!

WGN TV “Around Town” Featuring SVdP Libertyville Thrift Store

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We are excited to announce that onTuesday, March 18, our SVdP Libertyville Thrift Store will be featured on WGN TV, Channel 9, “Around Town” segment with Ana Belaval between 7:55-10:00 AM.

If you do not have “Live TV” because you only use a streaming service, you can watch off your computer by going to www.wgntv.com. Once you are on their website, you’ll see LIVE NOW on the top left corner. Click on that and you’ll be able to watch the show off your computer.

We are so blessed to have this opportunity to talk about our mission, our two thrift stores, and how the Society is making an impact in Cook and Lake counties!

Shop SVDP Chicago’s eBay Store and Discover Treasures!

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🌸 A Season of Renewal – Find Hidden Treasures & Give Back!

Spring is a time for fresh starts, and what better way to celebrate than by discovering something special in our eBay Shop? From vintage treasures to designer pieces and unique collectibles, every item has a story waiting to be continued. Whether you’re a collector, a bargain hunter, or simply someone who loves finding one-of-a-kind pieces, now is the perfect time to shop sustainably and give pre-loved items a new home.

But our eBay shop is about more than just great finds—it’s about making a difference. When you shop with St. Vincent de Paul Chicago, you’re not just purchasing something unique—you’re helping to support vital programs that provide food, clothing, and resources to individuals and families in need. Every sale helps fund services that restore hope and dignity to those facing hardship in our local community.

🌷 Shop Now: https://www.ebay.com/str/stvincentdepaulchicago

By choosing to shop with us, you become part of something bigger—a movement that values sustainability, generosity, and compassion. Let this season of renewal inspire you to give new life to incredible finds while also helping those who need it most.

Find something special. Support a great cause. Make an impact.

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