Spring Appeal
Give Unto Others
It was my week to monitor our St. Vincent de Paul helpline. It is typically a very busy week listening and responding to calls from struggling families requesting help with rent, utility bills, food, eviction notices, etc. My first message was from a man with a very frail voice saying he didn’t know what to do because his utilities were scheduled to be disconnected and he had no funds to pay his bill. He was overjoyed when I called him back and said he had tried so many agencies to no avail. He proceeded to tell me that he was almost ninety years old and living on a fixed income in a senior housing complex. He talked for over an hour telling me about his life including a recent surgery that subsequently made eating and swallowing very difficult for him. He shared that he had no remaining family living locally and said he often felt isolated going days without talking to anyone. We met with him and assisted him with his utility bill and provided him with a food card so he could purchase items that met his dietary needs. Finally, he asked if we would call him again as he was very lonely and it made him very happy to talk to someone.
Caring for our neighbors in need takes on many forms not just financial but also providing emotional support. During this Easter Season please help SVdP to be “there” for our struggling neighbors. Our funds and resources are limited but your help can make a huge difference in people’s lives. With the cost of housing, utility bills, and food soaring, we humbly ask that you consider a gift to SVdP so we can continue our mission. One hundred percent of your gift will go directly to families in need. An anonymous donor has agreed to match all gifts received by May 31 up to $10,000.
Please mail your donation to: Society of St. Vincent de Paul of SCC
P.O. Box 5579
San Jose, CA 95150
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Santa Clara County Council
SVdP is a registered tax exempt non-profit 501(c)(3) organization (EIN: 94-1358301)
Council Office: 408-249-2853 E-mail: info@svdp.org