Please join St. Vincent de Paul Society, an organization dedicated to serving the poor, the homeless, the sick, and the lonely or those in need of financial assistance.

Our Mother of Good Counsel Conference parish has maintained an active St. Vincent de Paul Conference since 1926. Some of our activities include:

.:. Visiting the sick and homebound

.:. Helping poor families with emergency rent and utility payments

.:. Providing food, rental, and financial assistance

.:. Daily preparation and distribution of sandwiches to the homeless

.:. Hosting monthly homeless lunches

.:. Assembling and distributing Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets to the needy families

.:. Sponsoring children for summer camp at Circle V

.:. Visiting residents at Alexandria Care Center on a weekly basis and providing gifts during special occasions like Mothers Day and Christmas.

.:. Assisting the elderly in order for them to continue to live independently in their homes or apartments

.:. Providing financial assistance to other Conferences both in the United States and abroad

.:. Visiting Hogar Infantile la Gloria Orphanage in Tijuana

.:. Distributing baby's layette to low-income mothers at California Hospital

.:. Providing financial assistance to parents of children confined at Children's Hospital

.:. Meeting and interviewing clients on a weekly basis

.:. Attending the quarterly masses and general meetings

.:. Picking up donated bread and pastries from area supermarkets on a daily basis

.:. Providing food and transportation assistance to destitute individuals and families

.:. Providing clothing, furniture, and appliance to needy families

.:. Counseling those needing help in managing their lives or referring them to other agencies for assistance

The society is open to all who want to grow in the way of Christ through prayer and charity. There are three types of membership:

1. An active member is one who participates in meetings and charitable activities.

2. An associate member is one who accepts the Society's principles, but does not fully participate in all activities. He or she will occasionally participate in charitable activities and/or provide financial assistance on a regular basis.

3. A contributing member is one who regularly provides financial support, but does not engage in the work of the Society.

All active members attend a meeting two times a month--the first and third Tuesday of each month.

If you are interested in serving in our Society, we invite you to sign-in up or attend one of our monthly meetings. For more information, call (323) 664-2111 ext 350.