Providing support and compassion
We offer services that help people return to a life of self-sufficiency.
“The Hand Up – Not Hand Out” principle guides us as we help to “Clothe the Naked, Feed the Hungry, and Shelter the Homeless”
Feed
Feeding those who need a basic meal provides them with a sense of hope and helps them get back on their feet.
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House
We provide permanent housing without prejudice, treating each household we serve with respect, fairness, integrity and compassion. We believe in second chances and will work with you to eliminate as many barriers as possible.
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Clothe
Our clothing programs allow those in need to trade work for a voucher to one of our stores to be used for warm clothing. We can also assist those in need of clothing for job interviews
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Heal
While we specialize in serving the homeless and those at-risk of homelessness, we also serve the disabled, those with mental health issues, victims of domestic abuse, veterans in need, at-risk youth and the elderly.
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Veterans
St. Vincent de Paul’s Veteran's Services Program aids veterans and their families during their time of need, as well as helps with any concerns regarding educational benefits and entitlements
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To provide direction and services supporting individuals and families in North Idaho needing assistance to enrich, fortify and rebuild their lives with dignity.
It sure has been hot in north Idaho lately, ‘eh Kootenai County! Not much to report this Independence Day month other than to tell you we closed the books on half-a-year and everything is trending to plan. If our heat wasn’t challenging enough, the very hot real estate market is creating quite a hardship on individuals and families just trying to make ends meet. We’re doing our part to assist those in need, and can only do what we do through the support of contributors and other agencies of support. There’s no easy solution to rising rents, but we did receive a surprise the other week to at least keep many clients cool. You see, the Avista Foundation surprised us with a crate of box fans and a simple request -- distribute them to clients in need. And if that wasn’t enough, a donor dropped off three portable AC units with an ask to keep some of our older population cool. Both benefactors didn’t want to be recognized, yet their contribution is worthy of a thank-you mention, anyway. Funny thing too…the person who dropped off three, $150 AC units, didn’t even want a receipt. Now how cool is that!
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Community impact
6K+
un-duplicated services a year from SVDP’s HELP Center
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SVDP operates the only Men’s Emergency Shelter in Kootenai County
1K
bed nights for the homeless community in 2019
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