At St. Vincent de Paul Outreach Ministries, our mission begins with meeting basic needs and respecting one’s dignity. That requires trust — and sometimes building trust takes time.
The Work of Welcoming Continues
I have often heard it said that Louisville is a welcoming city.
In fact, Louisville was the second city in the U.S. to become a certified “Welcoming City” for immigrants and refugees by the independent non-profit organization, Welcoming America. More than 150 languages are spoken in our public schools.
From Trauma to Purpose
Donna Simmons’ lived experience is different than most. But the trauma she endured as a child and young adult — the torment she faced for years — has made her who she is today.
Share the Journey — The story of a nursing home advocate
As a child, I didn’t know that I would become an MS warrior. I was the one who fell down the steps, broke bones during backyard kickball games, randomly dropped things or couldn’t walk a straight line. I was the one who got teased for being the “klutz.”
Share the Journey — Interpreting is about more than words
I am a proud Cuban, born and raised in Havana, but my journey to the Language Services Department of Catholic Charities began in the Netherlands. As a biochemistry student there, I never imagined that speaking English would be the way I made my living.
The Friends of Father Jack Jones
Each week, the staff and volunteers distribute fresh vegetables, meat, and other food staples to hundreds of individuals and families who line up outside the pantry — rain or shine, hot or cold — to receive the help they need.
A Survivor’s Story
Bakhita’s case managers responded immediately, and in partnership with the shelter, they orchestrated an incredible multi-agency effort.
Laniya’s Story
But a whisper of faith, and the fierce love she holds for her children, urged her to seek a different path. She found a lifeline…
Laura: The Power of Advocacy
Laura was called to a nursing home where five residents faced an alarming situation.
Shaiqullah: Journey of Courage and Family
Their village had been overrun by the Taliban, whom Shaiq described as having “dirty beards, dead eyes…and guns.”
Keep the Faith.
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