St. Vincent de Paul Society
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Members of St. Vincent de Paul, called Vincentians, seek to grow spiritually by serving people in need. Our primary work is helping people in need in Norman and Noble with one-time emergency rent or utility assistance. Home visits are scheduled with persons who call our helpline, (405) 329-5372, so we can meet and talk with individual or family and see if there might be other needs and to share information about additional resources. We go out in pairs, just as Jesus sent his disciples, on our home visits, usually one or two visits a week per Vincentian. The typical case involves helping with utilities or rent but may also include furniture, food, communicating with a landlord, or contacting other agencies who may also be able to help. Information is provided to these neighbors in need on the many organizations in Norman that may also help them with both their immediate and longer range challenges. People are helped regardless of faith, race, age, ethnicity or background.
We meet weekly on Thursdays at 5:50pm, after Daily Mass, to pray together, participate in spiritual reflection, review current cases and conduct conference business. New members are always welcome and allow us to be responsive to more who request our help. Our Society has had significant growth since it started at St. Thomas More in 1990 when the total assistance provided in one year was about $9,000. This compares to more than $100,000 in assistance provided in 2018. The financial assistance we share comes from donations to the Poor Box, the annual Friends of the Poor Walk, faithful weekly and monthly supporters, memorial gifts and fundraisers.
This year's Friends of the Poor Walk will be held at St. Thomas More! Please join us and bring your friends!
You can donate to the Walk or sponsor a Walker by using the DONATE button below! Be sure to tell us in the "Note" the name of the Walker you are supporting and thank you!
Contact: Barbara Boren, President -
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