SVdP gets lesson in Society’s history
On Monday, I was fortunate to hear a special lecture from Fr. Ron Ramson, a dear friend of St. Vincent de Paul and currently a priest in the Congregation of the Mission
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Nick Lowery: An All-Star in Life
One of the most important aspects of the mission statement of St. Vincent de Paul is to provide others with an opportunity to serve. I am reminded of that credo everyday thanks to the thousands of individuals who chose to volunteer their time with
Kids’ thanks keep the spirit alive at St. Vincent de Paul
The following article written by Steve Zabilski appeared in The Arizona Republic on January 30, 2010. Feeling down after putting away all those lights and decorations? Here’s a surefire pick-me-up courtesy of your local
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Haiti Survivors Need Our Help – ACT NOW!
The horrific earthquake in Haiti has put into motion an international wave of aid and volunteerism in an effort to help the people of the Western Hemisphere’s poorest nation. To me, this immediate reaction to mass devastation proves that when
A Christmas Tradition at the SVdP Bell Road Thrift Store
While many of you may know of our St. Vincent de Paul holiday tradition at our Bell Road Thrift Store , I feel the need to express my sincere gratitude and amazement at the turnout this
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These are a Few of our Favorite Things
As many of you undoubtedly know, we at St. Vincent de Paul love to
A Basketball Legend’s Most Valuable Players
In my 13 years at St. Vincent de Paul , I have never witnessed such intense captivation of a speaker at the downtown Phoenix Dining Room as I did on the morning Nancy Lieberman
The Prince of the Charity Dining Room
Some of my fondest memories of my childhood revolve around Meadowlark Lemon of the Harlem Globetrotters . To this day, I can still see myself sitting in front of the television to watch what basketball artistry he would wow the crowd with next.
A Knock at my Door
As told by Steve Zabilski, St. Vincent de Paul Executive Director I was asked during a meeting recently if I would tell a story about one of my experiences from the past 13 years as the executive director for the Society of