St. Vincent de Paul Society of Crook County: Serving Prineville Families For Nearly 50 Years
Our Mission
The mission of the St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVdP) is to serve the poor and needy no matter their color, creed or circumstance. We assist the poor and those in need of consolation and a hand-up, seeking out and utilizing every resource available to us. Remaining mindful of the sanctity and dignity of all, any charitable work that advances those goals is within the mission of the Society.
Our History
Vincent de Paul, in the late 1500’s became dedicated to serving the poor. And so his mission was born. He formed other related societies with the same mission and dedication. Three centuries later, a student in Paris named Frederic Ozanam gathered several friends who also saw a serious need to help the poor in Paris at the time; they decided to take on this mission. These students so admired St. Vincent’s mission and dedication, our organization today bears his name. The first Society in the U.S. was formed in 1845, in St. Louis, MO.
In Prineville, St. Vincent de Paul has served our community for nearly 50 years. We are a private non-profit 501(c)3 Social Service agency supported by individual donations and grants. All donations stay in our local community to serve the needy in Crook County. We serve all in need, regardless of religion, race, place of origin or gender.
Background
In 1977 a group of local Catholic and community members began collecting food and other items for delivery to needy neighbors, locally; St. Vincent de Paul Society of Crook County was formed. Our Food Pantry now serves Prineville and Crook County. We have a unique, collaborative relationship with local churches, and with these partnerships, we can help those in financial crisis, or who need food for their families. Most of our food comes through NeighborImpact of Central Oregon, from Oregon Food Bank which is funded by The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), a USDA administered program.
St. Vincent de Paul is overseen by a Board of Directors and our work is supported by a legion of dedicated volunteers