Sunrise, FL 33351
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The Society is an international, Catholic volunteer organization that serves the needy of any
religi
ous background free of charge. We were founded in Paris, France in 1833 by a compassionate college student, Frederic Ozanam, and for over 100 years our Vincentian volunteers have served the suffering in Southern California. We help the needy become self-sufficient by providing emotional and financial support, food, clothing, furniture, appliances, housing and by connecting the disadvantaged to helpful resources in Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. Donations to our thrift stores make our work possible. Your financial gift or donations of household items help us help thousands of families every year.
Ann Marie Ellison: 954-667-413 954-667-4135
We serve the poor and needy. Are you lonely? Need to talk and need help? Need food or clothing? Please call us.
For donation pickups please call SVDP Thrift Store at 954-462-0716 954-462-0716
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NEWS
SHOEBOXES FOR THE HOMELESS
SVDP will be distributing shoeboxes to the homeless who visit our store for assistance. How you can help? Simply fill a cardboard or plastic box with personal hygiene items such as: toothbrush, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, lip balm, shower soap or gel with washcloth, deodorant, sunscreen, lotion, comb, bandages, etc. As a special treat you may also include factory sealed snack items such as a protein bar or granola bar – perhaps a t-shirt or gift card for coffee or a meal (Dunkin’/McDonalds). Please include a Christmas card with an inspirational message. Secure the box with ribbon or tape. It is not required to be gender specific but if you prefer to do so, please tag the box “For A Man” or “For A Woman”. Boxes will be collected at the SVDP table outside the church main entrance at the 5:00 PM Mass on December 1st and from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM on December 2nd. You may also place your shoebox donation in the SVDP collection chest in the back of the church through Sunday, December 23rd. This year the shoeboxes will be distributed throughout the month of December as they are collected.
CHRISTMAS DINNER BOXES FOR FAMILIES IN NEED
This year we are seeking the assistance of parishioners who wish to donate specific food items that are needed to assemble the dinner boxes we will be distributing to needy families. For more details, please stop by our table outside the church on Saturday, December 1st at the 5:00 PM Mass and Sunday, December 2nd from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
ADOPT-A-FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS IS BACK!!
Parishioners wishing to assist a specific family at Christmas this year may inquire at our table outside the church on Saturday, December 1st at the 5:00 PM Mass and Sunday, December 2nd from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM for detailed information. This has been a popular program in our Parish so arrive early!
We thank our generous parishioners who support SVDP during the holidays and throughout the year.