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.
I was touched by an angel during a road trip encounter while moving west a few years ago. Little did I know then where my career was headed! Here's how the story goes... Road trip VW story - pulled off for lunch. This fellow, Dane, chased me from across the street, came into the restaurant and began to talk about the bus. He was clean, articulate and knew everything about late-model VDubs; used to work on 'em. After a while I said, so what are you doing these days, Dane? He replied, I'm homeless. I learned he was a Vet and was stationed once at El Toro in Tustin, CA - my old OC stomping grounds. He was so happy and thanked me for buying his lunch. All he wanted to do was talk about Volkswagens. I sensed a tear in his eye and said, do you mind if we take a picture with the bus Dane? This man was my angel for the day.
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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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Kelli talks about the housing operations at St. Vinnys and what it can do to help.