SVdPUSA

What SVdPUSA makes

Topics catholic, charity, service, community, volunteering

The largest lay Catholic charitable organization in the world, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was founded in 1833 by a French college student named Frederic Ozanam, so that he and his schoolmates could put their faith into action through service to the poor. Known and loved for its thrift stores and food pantries and the personal visits of its members to the homes of the poor, the Society today has more than 800,000 members operating in 150 countries. The Society's U.S. members donate nearly 17.5 million hours of their personal time every year, aiding more than 21 million people in distress and offering services valued at more than $1.2 billion.

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