Following the vision of its founder Frederic Ozanam, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul aspires to "embrace the world in a network of charity."
St Anthony's -Kyle Conference
St Anthony's SVDP conference strives to be a community of faithful servants giving witness to Christ's loving presence through acts of Vincentian charity and justice.
Conference Activities
Family Assistance
Month
# Assisted
# Visits
Total Assistance
February 2012
86
20
$3,618
January 2012
133
32
$6,008
December 2011
82
22
$3,230
October 2011
117
27
$2,875
September 2011
107
33
$3,658
August 2011
198
51
$6,373
July 2011
138
30
$5,460
May 2011
75
20
$2,919
Ongoing Activity
Weekly home visits with families to determine and assess family needs
Collect food items and operate food pantry at St Anthony's church
Provide financial assistance to needy families for utilities, gas, clothing and emergency needs
Referral center for health, financial, home repair and any other requested assistance
Annual Events
Friends of the Poor Walk - members walk and collect pledges to raise funds for SVDP
Thanksgiving meal distribution - complete turkey meal donated to families in need
Angel Tree - Christmas gift collection and distribution to deserving children
Christmas dinner - Christmas party with complete meal served to needy families