Featured Community Partner St. Vincent de Paul

Mission Statement

To give priority to the poorest of the poor and to those who are most rejected by society.

History

"The Society of St. Vincent de Paul started with a challenge to a young Catholic Frenchman in the mid-1800s. Frederic Ozanam was asked what he and his faith were doing to help the poor in the community. Unable to come up with an answer and conscience stricken, he started what would become a worldwide charitable network dedicated to serving the poor through person-to-person interaction.

Locally, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has been operating since 1972. Our location and methods have changed over time, but our desire to serve the poor has remained the same."

Community Impact

St. Vincent de Paul's local charitable works for members of the community make a difference for food provision, rental assistance to prevent sudden eviction, utility assistance, preventing homelessness and destitution, sober living rent assistance, managed accounts for the vulnerable communities (such as people with dementia or other disability), dignity through laundry service, healthcare through Riverstone Health, and finally employment help through Job Service Montana.

What is volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul like?

Volunteering with St. Vincent de Paul is an unique, personal experience. Volunteers are engaged with serving feed the homeless to give what is need most by serving meals, making sack lunches, and with weekend brunch. Other volunteers who would prefer to serve behind-the-scenes can become involved with serving the needy with administrative office work. More volunteers are utilized with clothing the needy through the Clothing and Essentials Program to have hands-on experience helping the less fortunate. If you have an idea of a unique skill or suggestion for what kind of service or project to bring to St. Vincent de Paul, you can bring that idea to the Volunteer staff to make a plan of how to implement that there. 

What are the benefits of volunteering with St. Vincent de Paul?

Many benefits come from volunteering, but most important is the impact on the lives of the vulnerable community which is receiving the service you may provide. View short video news stories and features to inspire your works of charity.

How do I become an St. Vincent de Paul volunteer?

To set up a volunteer activity or ask a question, please email Cameron or call at 406-831-5223.