The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-by-person basis.  Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (or "Vincentians") are men and women who strive to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need. Members are available on-call to screen recipients and provide financial assistance. Commitment involves about 2 to 3 hours per month.

Our mission is more than just “giving” – the Vincentian aim is to strive for “self-help” – promoting “helping neighbors help themselves.”  Vincentians strive to establish relationships with our neighbors in need and give them hope.   

Our SEAS St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) Conference is holding a linen and towel drive to benefit The Furniture Bank of SE Michigan.  The Furniture Bank is key to supporting those who are transitioning from temporary to permanent housing.  You may recall that we held a collection of gently used furniture for the Furniture Bank.  The Furniture Bank is in need of linens and towels at this time. 
 
WHEN: June 12-13, 2021
WHERE: SEAS Social Hall 
WHAT:
(1) NEW Sheet and Comforter Sets (usually these are called a ‘bed in a bag” -
these sets are preferred but the Furniture Bank will not turn away just sheet sets.
They can be any size (twin, full, queen and king), any color.
They can be for any age (children, young and older adults).
(2)  NEW Towel Sets – Bath Towel Sets (bath, hand and wash cloths), any color.
Kitchen Towel sets (hand towels, dish cloths, dish drying towels), any color.
NOTE:  Pillows are NOT needed at this time.
HOW: Bring them to church when you come that weekend and drop them off in the Social Hall!
 
On behalf of the SEAS SVdP Conference & the SE Michigan Furniture Bank, thank you for your support!
 









 

JOIN US AS WE WALK IN
SOLIDARITY AS FRIENDS OF THE POOR ®
ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH.

 
Traditionally, the Walk for the Poor is held on Belle Isle.  Due to the current COVID challenge, we will walk in our own  neighborhood.  We will begin on the Smith Middle School track, take the loop to the Martell Elementary School track and back.
 
What:    St. Vincent de Paul Detroit
               2020 Friends of the Poor Walk
When:   Saturday, September 26^th, 2020
Where:  Smith Middle School Track
               5835 Donaldson Troy, MI
Time:     Walk begins at 10:00 AM
Who:     You!
Team:    St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Conference
Register online at:
https://seas.weshareonline.org/ws/opportunities/13thAnnualStVincentdePaulFriendsofthePoorWalk
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Please help us by joining our walk and/or praying for those we serve. 
 
If you can’t walk, please consider making a donation using your St. Vincent De Paul envelope, writing a check (made out to SEAS with SVdP on the memo line) or giving online:  https://seas.weshareonline.org/ws/opportunities/St.VincentdePaul

Please practice safety by wearing a mask and/or social distancing.

This past fall and winter, SEAS SVdP has again been working with many of our SOS guests, helping them to transition out of homelessness by providing security deposits, rent and many, many furniture bank referrals.  We work closely with the Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan in Pontiac.  Just this week, in the middle of a pandemic, they helped us fill a home with furniture for one of our SEAS SOS guest families. 

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish family helped the Furniture bank with a furniture drive in February, and it was a great success!
 
Currently, with the health crisis, the Furniture Bank still has many families in need—but their inventory levels to help families are low.  They are looking for clean, lightly used furniture—beds, dressers, nightstands,  kitchen tables and chairs, sofas, end tables and chairs.  These are the ONLY furniture items they are able to use.  They are also happy to accept donations of bed linens.  If you are looking to do some spring cleaning while you are home—this may be a good time to do some good with items you no longer need.
 
The furniture bank will pick up items that are in good condition, from your home for a small fee of $30.  This is less than the cost of gas and wages for the pickup.  
 
If you want to arrange a donation, please call the Furniture Bank at 248-332-1300.  For more details go to https://www.furniture-bank.org/donate/donate-furniture/ .
 

(Tentative and dependent  on the Archbishops' regulations on our sponsored events.)

COAT DRIVE - January
SVdP FURNITURE DRIVE - February
SVdP FURNITURE DRIVE - May
CLOTHING & HOUSEHOLD GOODS DRIVE - June
FOOD DRIVE - July
WALK FOR THE POOR COLLECTION - September
EPIPHANY CALENDAR DONATION ACTIVITY - December/January