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10.01.2025
SVdP Detroit's 2025 Friends of the Poor Walk Featured in Detroit Catholic
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Detroit's annual Friends of the Poor Walk was recently highlighted by Detroit Catholic, showcasing how this...
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09.18.2025
A New Beginning after 36 Years
One week after being released from a 36-year sentence, a returning citizen walked through the doors at 3000 Gratiot to attend the Society of St....
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05.16.2025
Community Leaders Gather for Shopper's Choice Food Depot Dinner
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Detroit (SVdPD) hosted a Community Leaders Dinner on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at their Central Office in Detroit....
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09.27.2024
Camp St. Vinnie 2024
Camp St. Vinnie is a family-friendly weekend of adventure, fellowship, and fun in appreciation of the many Vincentians, staff, alumni, volunteers,...
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09.21.2024
Friends Walk 2024
Please join us for our 2024 Friends Walk on September 21, 2024. Located on Belle Isle, this is a great way for your Conference to walk to raise money...
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04.07.2024
Annual Meeting 2024
The Annual Meeting at The Inn at St. John’s was a success, thanks to Vincentians like you! We had 162 attendees this year, who enjoyed a mass...
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03.05.2024
Lenten Reflection 2024
We are thrilled to report that 38 individuals gathered at our Central Office on March 5, 2024 for our Lenten Reflection event. Father Pat Brennan,...
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09.30.2023
Friends Walk 2023
On September 30, 2023, 286 walkers participated on a beautiful Saturday at Belle Isle. Over $34,000 was raised in direct support for Conferences to...
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09.15.2023
100th Anniversary Camps 2023
Did you know it was Camp Ozanam’s 100th anniversary? Did you know that SVdP Detroit is the only Council in the USA that supports a summer...
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03.07.2023
SVdPD’s Feed Reflect Guide Campaign Will Help Us Do More
Our campaign will empower those in need at critical moments on their journeys and unlock opportunity for them to feel connected, accomplished, and spiritually fulfilled.
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02.15.2023
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Detroit's Camp Ozanam Receives Eleanor P. Eells Award for Program Excellence
The American Camp Association®️ (ACA) recognizes Camp Ozanam as one of the top program demonstrating the positive contributions the camp experience has on the well-being of individuals and society.
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11.21.2022
SVdPD’s Journey to Housing Program Receives Grant from Margaret Dunning Foundation
The $50,000 grant helps provide transportation assistance to homeless residents and participants in the Journey to Housing Program.
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11.16.2022
SVdP Season Two of Podcast, Our Faith in Action - 11-16-2022
Season two of the podcast, “Our Faith in Action: Today’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul,” premieres with a special one-week event November 28 through December 2 at 5:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. CT on EWTN Global Catholic Network.
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11.09.2022
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Detroit Celebrates 100 Years of Camping Program
The Detroit organization will kick off its milestone anniversary with its “A Century Under the Stars” event on December 2.
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03.21.2022
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Detroit Announces New CEO
The Society ofSt. Vincent de Paul Detroit (SVdP Detroit) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Lynn Faunda Donovan, CFA, as the...
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A Family's Journey to Housing
When a series of devastating losses struck one Detroit family, they found themselves facing an impossible situation. The mother had lost her job due...
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A New Beginning After 36 Years
One week after being released from a 36-year sentence, a returning citizen walked through the doors at 3000 Gratiot to attend the Society of St....
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Nourishing Hope
The Matchan Nutrition Center serves as more than a place for hot meals—it's a cornerstone of support that helps neighbors rebuild their...
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Transforming Lives at Camp Ozanam for More than 100 Years
Camp Ozanam continues to create life-changing experiences for children who need it most. In 2024, the camp welcomed 328 campers to the shores of Lake...
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