St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County

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St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County

We believe that everyone needs food, shelter, dignity and a chance for a better life – no one can do it alone.

Our goal is to provide compassionate care and critical services to residents of Marin County who are struggling to make ends meet. Our trained volunteers meet with individuals and/or families in order to develop a trusting relationship and to ascertain how they can best be served. The assistance we provide may take the form of direct aid, intervention, advocacy or moral support. This "neighbor hel

ping neighbor" model holds "respect" as our dearest attribute: we respect those we serve for their many experiences, their struggles, their talents and their humanity.

06/13/2026

The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin is proud to announce that we have been awarded a $3 million grant from the newly launched Marin Senior Life Foundation to prevent senior homelessness in Marin County.

Over the next five years, we will create a countywide pilot program to keep precariously housed older adults from becoming homeless.

In our Annual Report, we share the story of Julia, a lifelong Marin resident who we kept safely housed with our senior shallow rent subsidy program. With this grant, we are able to extend this same lifeline to more older adults like Julia.

Together, we will help restore the hope and stability that every older adult needs.

06/09/2026

We would like to extend our deepest appreciation to Westamerica Bank for their generous and continued support of our Free Dining Room!

Each year, our free dining room serves more than 200,000 meals to our neighbors in need. Our low-income community members depend on us for a guaranteed, healthy meal.

We are truly grateful for our partnership with Westamerica. Through their gifts and volunteerism, they are supporters of St. Vincent de Paul. Special thanks to Carolyn Hoffman and Stacie Robbins for their unwavering dedication to SVdP.

Thank you, Westamerica Bank, you are helping us ensure no one in Marin goes to bed hungry.

06/05/2026

The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County is honored to share our 2025 Annual Report on the impact we have had on our community for the past 80 years.

Thanks to your generous support, the work we do at St. Vincent de Paul continues to thrive. You make it possible for us to feed, house, and care for the most vulnerable in our community every day. You enable us to serve our community with hope, dignity, and respect.

Your simple acts of kindness make the ordinary extraordinary. We cannot do our work without you.

Read our 2025 Annual Report here: https://www.vinnies.org/about/annual-financial-reports/

06/02/2026

This past Saturday, a group of our wonderful benefactors and friends joined us for an incredible paella party. Guests enjoyed an unforgettable culinary experience donated by Deb Keith and her amazing staff at Kitchen Cafe & Catering.

This special evening was an auction item offered at SVdP's 2025 Pennies from Heaven Gala. A heartfelt thank you to benefactor Frankie Gray for hosting us at her beautiful estate. We know all who attended had a wonderful time mingling with old friends and making new connections all while enjoying delicious paella!

Overall, the event raised more than $10,000. We are so grateful to everyone who joined us. It was a truly memorable evening! Thank you!

05/27/2026

As inflation drives up the cost of living, more older adults in Marin County are experiencing homelessness for the first time at an alarming rate. We are committed to reversing this trend, and we know that you want to reverse it, too.

Each May, we recognize Older Americans Month, a time to honor our community's teachers, our service workers, our mothers and fathers, and our volunteers.

With your support, St. Vincent de Paul can help older adults stay safely in their homes while we pursue more stable, affordable housing solutions.

Thank you for making this possible.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We are taking this time to reflect on their courage and the freedoms they fought to protect.

Today, we celebrate service, sacrifice, and selflessness. At St. Vincent de Paul, we are humbled to support vulnerable Veterans, just as they once stood in service to us all. May their bravery inspire us to live with gratitude and purpose.

To the brave men and women who gave their lives protecting our freedom, we thank you. We proudly remember you.

05/21/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month is a reminder that caring for both body and mind is essential to overall well‑being. Strong mental health supports individuals, families, and entire communities.

At St. Vincent de Paul, we are committed to helping our clients find effective, long‑term solutions for mental health challenges. Our case managers build consistent, trusting relationships with clients, especially those experiencing chronic homelessness, because ongoing support leads to higher success rates and more stable, fulfilling lives.

Their compassion, and our belief that no one is left behind, drives us to keep advocating for those facing mental health struggles and for anyone who needs a hand‑up.

Thank you for helping us bring hope to our community.

05/15/2026

Please join us for our annual SVdP Literary Dinner on Saturday, July 25, at 4 PM at an estate in Ross featuring Best-Selling Author Shawn Langwell! Shawn is the author of the memoir Beyond Recovery: A Journey of Grace, Love, and Forgiveness, Ten Seconds of Boldness: The Essential Guide to Solving Problems and Building Self-Confidence, and Today’s the Day, Inspiration, Encouragement, and Wisdom to Overcome Mental Blocks, and Live a Happier, More Productive, and Fulfilling Life, One Day at a Time.

Our intimate evening will begin with cocktails and time to mingle with our featured author. A casual dinner, generously donated by Sol Food, will follow along with a very special literary presentation.

We know you will thoroughly enjoy this fascinating evening! As always, we are most grateful for your steadfast support.

There are only a few seats still available for this exciting event, so be sure to reserve your spot quickly! Tickets are $125 per person. To purchase, please contact Jennifer Brine at [email protected].

05/08/2026

We are excited to share the activation of a new solar and battery storage system that will power our critical needs during outages and emergencies. With the system, St. Vincent de Paul can provide reliable backup power, reinforcing our ability to prepare, respond, and recover from disruptions for those most in need.

This was an incredible donation made possible by Marin Community Foundation, Marin Clean Energy, and GRID Alternatives. We are beyond grateful for these partnerships in our community.

The battery storage system will allow SVdP to save on energy costs and give the money we saved back to our Marin community.

Thank you, MCF and MCE for your partnership!

05/06/2026

We are both grateful and honored to have our annual SVdP Boutique, Luncheon & Fashion Show featured in Marin Magazine's May issue. Find the link here: https://issuu.com/270media/docs/marin_magazine_may_2026/114

Over 210 radiant women gathered to celebrate and raise awareness for St. Vincent de Paul's programs and services housing our Marin seniors falling into first time homelessness. Together we raised more than $140,000!

A huge THANK YOU to Marin Magazine for highlighting our gorgeous event. And thank you to all of the beautiful, strong, and independent women who joined us in creating such a successful fundraiser. We simply cannot do our work without the support of all of you.

Please save the date for March 11, 2027, and join us next year!

Address

820 B Street
San Rafael, CA
94901

Telephone

+14154543303

Website

http://www.vinnies.org/

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