St. Vincent De Paul Society, Naples District Council, Inc.

Our two Goals are:Continue to assist the poor and disadvantaged in Collier County in getting from today to tomorrow when life's issues arise through our ministries.  We want to continue this valuable support in our community. We have been working with a few families on "systemic change." We have been able to change the expectations of families that are motivated and able to move to self sufficiency. We recognize that "systemic change" offers real potential to people and families.  We need to continue to grow our abilities to work with the poor in this area.

- A current technology database that contains more than 10 years of history of those we serve. We can see the progress or lack of progress that people and families are making. - The St Vincent de Paul Home Visit conducted by a team of two Vincentians allows us to be more effective in providing appropriate assistance. - Expand "systemic change" program for families to help them move away from living in poverty after we get past this financial crisis - Open a new Thrift Store- Improve our Fund Raising capabilities - Develop business partnerships, events and other revenue generating enterprises to continue to be able   to expand our programs and develop new ones that will continue to help those in need

- Thrift Stores provide clothing, household goods and furniture to those we serve - Diverse, committed volunteer’s organization that generously supports each of our ministries. - SVDP Home Visits offer a special opportunity to assist those in need - Diverse Board Members from across Collier County with shared values and diverse experience - Contributions including Thrift Store items from a diverse cross section of our community -

We monitor our progress by recognizing that we have made the lives of those we serve a little better because we:   Delivered a "hot meal" and some conversation with the homebound   We were able to feed a growing subset of our community   We could provide clothing furniture and household items to those in need   Families are able to avoid becoming homeless   Families can use their utilities   There are turkeys at Thanksgiving and gifs at Christmas   And from time to time we can affect real change in a family!