The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
District Council of Sonoma County
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul District Council of Sonoma County (SVdP-Sonoma), was founded in 1958 and is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. As one of the foremost human services organizations in Sonoma County, SVdP-Sonoma has been providing support to those suffering from hunger and poverty for more than 60 years.
The agency serves anyone in need.
Our Mission
To End Poverty through Systemic Change, One Person, One Family at a Time.
St. Vincent de Paul CommonsNow Open!
Thanks to the efforts of our entire team and the support of scores of others, we have completed conversion of an abandoned motel into some 50 permanent supportive housing units. St. Vincent de Paul Commons will reduce County-wide homelessness by 3%.
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The video shows the transformation of the former motel and celebrates Catherine Diaz, the first Commons resident. If you'd like to learn more or arrange a tour of the Commons, contact Executive Director Jack Tibbetts at 707-495-7438 or jtibbetts@svdp-sonoma.org -- and once again, heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make the Commons happen!
Introducing
Home for
Success
Home for Success provides resources and stability that helps at-risk youth transition successfully from foster care to college and beyond.
Learn more and apply here.
Our Thrift Store Returns!
Great news! Our St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store has reopened!
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Our new business hours are 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Sunday.
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Please Note: just because our brick-and-mortar store has reopened does NOT mean our online ones will close. Our online stores on eBay and Craigslist will continue to be open for business!​
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You now have even more ways to shop and support your favorite local thrift store. Thank you for helping us help others!
Small Homes, Big Changes
It was only an idea in January 2021. By February, it was providing temporary shelter and services to the first of up 60 homeless Sonoma County residents at a time.
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Thanks to the County of Sonoma and the people, partners, and supporters of St. Vincent de Paul Sonoma County, Los Guilicos Village is a life-changing reality. Check out the great video by the County of Sonoma here.
The Conference Corner
News from around the region we serve -- and beyond!
St. Vincent de Paul Sonoma County is more than a Santa Rosa-based charity. Our District Council is part of an international organization operating in more than 150 countries. Here is where you'll find information about news and events how we're lending a helping hand to those in need, here in Sonoma County and elsewhere.
In The Spotlight:
St. Rose of Lima Conference
"Go to the poor: you will find God." – St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians from this Conference gave a mother and her young adult son a rental assistance check, along with a W9 form for their landlord. Unfortunately, the landlord refused the check because he did not wish to fill out the form. So the mother returned the check.
A Conference member called the son – who said he and his mother no longer needed the check, as the son had just found a job! The Vincentian offered to pay a water or utility bill, but the son had faith that he and his mother would be fine. In fact, the son offered to volunteer at the Conference food pantry, where he also planned to wait for food. He also said he was very grateful to the St. Rose of Lima Vincentians, who he said were his last, desperate hope.
It's Almost Here: On May 1-3, the West Region of the National Council of the U.S., Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Inc., will hold its 2025 Meeting! Hosted by the Archdiocesan Council of Los Angeles, the event will take place at the Holiday Inn Long Beach at the Airport. where overnight accommodations should still be available.​ All Conference members are encouraged to attend and participate, especially new members. For more information, please email Michele Schurk at mschurk@svdpusa.org! 😇😉​
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Thanks to Our Most Recent Donors!
We couldn't do it without you!
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Codding Foundation
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Community Foundation Sonoma County
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County of Sonoma Continuum of Care
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Doyle Foundation
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East Bay Community Foundation Kaiser Fund
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Heck Foundation
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Homekey - CA HCD
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Joan Leidy Foundation
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Negley Flinn Foundation
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Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities
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Robert and Shirley Harris Family Foundation
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Sisters of St. Joseph Foundation
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Sonoma County Vintners Foundation
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St. Joseph/Providence Foundation
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William G. Irwin Charity Foundation
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And if you'd like to join the people and companies that support us, just click on "How You Can Help" at the top of this page -- and thanks!
Feeling Social?
You can like SVdP-Sonoma on Facebook -- from right here!
If you are in an emergency situation and are in immediate need of food, call our food hotline at 707.584.1579 BETWEEN 8:30 am and 5 pm M-F. For other Sonoma County Resources, dial 211 or see this Online Guide to Homeless Services from the Sonoma County Department of Health Services.