The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) reached a milestone this year, inclusion in Forbes’ list of the 100 largest charities in the United States. SVDP ranked #75 out of the 100 listed. Each year Forbes reviews the nation’s charities and ranks them only on private contributions received, Government grants, payment for services, and investment returns are not included. SVDP also received high marks for charitable commitment and a fundraising efficiency of 95%.
National President John Berry noted, “This recognition is important not because of the fact that we get to brag about how big we are, but rather because it acknowledges the enormity of the work we are doing serving His people in need. It is a reflection on the hundreds of thousands of hours of dedicated service of our Vincentians across this country. And it celebrates the generosity and support of our donors and supporters who provide us the resources we need to serve.”
SVDP – Diocesan Council of Western Kentucky President, Nancy Harris reflected on the recent acknowledgement, “This is an outstanding recognition. During the last several years the Society in western Kentucky has made a conscious effort locally to leverage partnerships to make an even greater impact on our neighbors in need. I think that effort is reflected in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul inclusion on the Forbes list. May God continue to bless our efforts in assisting the marginalized and our friends needing a ‘hand up.’”
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul –
Diocesan Council of Western Kentucky, Inc.
Receives $200,000 Grant
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Diocesan Council of Western Kentucky, Inc.
announces receipt of a generous grant of $200,000 from the Kentucky Colonels. This grant
is to assist the ongoing long term recovery efforts of the 2021 western Kentucky tornado
survivors. These designated funds will be used to assist The Society of St. Vincent de Paul –
Diocesan Council of Western Kentucky, Inc. in meeting unmet needs such as appliances,
furniture, medical, home repairs and other essential items.
This grant was made possible through St. Vincent de Paul’s national Disaster Services
Corporation plus local partnering through leveraging critical funding to increase
community assistance for those still struggling with the long-term effects of disaster
recovery.
“We voted to partner with St. Vincent de Paul because we knew they could rush
immediate assistance to tornado survivors here at home.”, said Kentucky Colonels Trustee
Gary Boschert.
“It s surprising to me that so many people don’t understand the long term recovery
process. Although the tornado was in December 2021 it takes years for survivors to fully
recover. St. Vincent de Paul is proud to walk with survivors through their journey.” Says
SVdP Community Liaison Vicki Duncan.
“We’re very fortunate to have the experience and talent of our National Disaster Services
Corporation assisting our disaster recovery efforts. Disaster Services Corporation is
directly involved in ensuring The Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Diocesan Council of
Western Kentucky, Inc. is able to respond and serve in times of natural disasters. We are
not first responders our role is to provide long term recovery efforts which would not be
possible without the generosity of the Kentucky Colonels and all local partners.” Said
James Dale, President, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Diocesan Council of Western
Kentucky, Inc.
To learn more about St. Vincent de Paul’s national Disaster Services Corporation
recovery efforts visit svdpdisaster.org
To learn more about visit The Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Diocesan Council of
Western Kentucky, Inc. visit svdpwky.org
For More Information Contact:
Richard Remp-Morris
CEO
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Diocesan Council of Western Kentucky, Inc.
(270) 315-5747
