From Hardship to Hope. From Uncertainty to Stability
St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho is here to walk alongside our neighbors, offering support, dignity, and a path forward
Celebrating 80 Years of Hope
For eight decades, the people of North Idaho have shaped a mission that welcomes, feeds, houses and supports neighbors in times of need. St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho began in 1946, when parishioners at St. Thomas Parish opened a small clothing closet that anyone in hardship could access with dignity and compassion. From that humble beginning grew one of the region’s strongest community safety nets.
ABOUT US
St. Vincent de Paul
North Idaho
St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho is a community-rooted organization supporting individuals and families across North Idaho by meeting urgent needs and helping people rebuild stability. We own, operate or manage 329 supportive housing units along with 50 shelter beds, a community kitchen, and shower and laundry hygiene facilities. Neighbors may also access basic needs, rental, and utilities assistance, as well as wrap-around case management, payee services, life-skills and workforce support, plus child nutrition and abuse prevention programs.
This work is sustained through thrift store revenue, earned income, grants, and donor generosity, and carried forward by a team of 64 staff and 8 directors, alongside volunteers and partners, all committed to dignity, hope, and lasting change.
What We Do
HELP Center
HELP Center
Father Bill’s Kitchen
Father Bill’s Kitchen
Housing
Housing
Thrift & Donate
Thrift & Donate
HOW TO HELP
Join St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho in Making a Difference
In North Idaho, 794 people sought homelessness services in 2025.
A Mission Built by Faith & Community
For 80 years, this region has carried forward a mission built by faith and strengthened by community: feeding families, housing individuals, offering warmth during the coldest nights, and opening doors for people who feel forgotten.
The next 80 years will be shaped by partners who believe in investing in the wellbeing of their neighbors. You make it possible for children to sleep safely, for seniors to stay warm, for families to access support, and for individuals to rebuild their lives with dignity. Thank you!