Society of St Vincent de Paul-Chicago

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international non-profit organization dedicated to serving the poor and providing others with the opportunity to serve.
The Chicago Council has been assisting Cook County and Lake County families since 1857.

SVdP provides a number of greatly needed services to needy families and individuals in our community, including the very basics for human dignity such as food, shelter, and clothing. Additional help with utility bills, rent, transportation, medical expenses, and even emotional and spiritual support transforms the lives of many. We assisted approximately more than 840,000 community residents in Cook and Lake counties in a given year; people who wouldn't have had anywhere else to turn to for help without the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Programs include three thrift stores, 44 food pantries, dining rooms, and general assistance for individuals in need. Volunteer opportunities for those who would like to help the less fortunate in their community are available at our conferences (volunteer sites), thrift stores, events and main office at 2815 N. Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60618. In 2016 we open the Pope Francis Center - a case management facility gear to provide additional one-on-one service. Whether its the homeless needing assistance with IDs or shelter, or maybe being that friend that has time to sit down with you prepare a resume or a simple refresher to interview etiquette. At PFC we allow the need of those that come to our door determine how we help them.

Mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

"A network of friends, inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need."

Open more thrift stores to create revenue for more programs
Diversify & Build a larger board that has a broad circle of influence.
Create a Gala to increase net proceeds
Increase our capacity for the services provided through "Pope Francis Center" for intensive case management and wrap around services to reach more people.
Expand the core capacity of the Society to have greater impact
move more product through our distribution hub for additional streams of revenue
Grow the number of conferences to serve desert areas of Cook & Lake
To collaborate with other organizations of good will
Develop our capacity to obtain grants, planned giving and major gifts
Feasibility study for capital campaign
Improve and streamline our stores and warehouse operations
Create a strong volunteer base to support programs and funding efforts.

Movement toward expansion of our board and it's influence
Strengthen our Brand and Awareness through marketing and social media.
Partnerships are being developed with the community organizations and other organizations that serve the poor.
Chairperson and committee for advocacy and collaborations through the Voice of the Poor program.
Development of key staff and volunteer support committees.
Placement of a PT dedicated staff member to expand the capacity of our volunteer work-sites from 120 to a minimum 10% increase in 2019.

Cash flow is being increased through the Thrift Stores Operation and warehouse credential sales.
Balanced Budget and expansion of board are works in progress.
Expanded our services to include more systemic change while still being there to the immediate needs.
Increased our disaster assistance services - house-in-box