St. Vincent de Paul of Northern Kentucky

The Northern Kentucky Council of St. Vincent de Paul is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and a chapter of the international organization. We are a “lay” organization, meaning we are affiliated with the Catholic church but under Cannon Law not a direct part of it. Although our roots can be traced back to 1911, our Council was not officially aggregated until 1923. Traditionally, our volunteer base has been drawn from the Catholic community. Catholic parishes remain an important part of carrying out our mission; however, St. Vincent de Paul welcomes and appreciates the collaboration of a variety of faith communities. We serve the less fortunate in Northern Kentucky with basic necessities regardless of religious affiliation or any other demographic. We provide services to those in residing in 29 parish or Conference communities located in the counties of Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Grant and Pendleton. Our Mission: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Northern KY is a network of friends, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need. The most important part of our mission is to provide hope to those in need. One can survive without material goods, but when you have lost hope that tomorrow will be better than today, you have lost everything.

St. Vincent de Paul of Northern Kentucky offers programs and services to bring hope to neighbors in need: - Emergency Assistance: rent and utilities, food, clothing and furniture vouchers - Food Pantries - Homelessness Assistance Program: short-term hotel stay, food, bus passes, clothing vouchers - Sweet Dreams: beds for children, elderly, and disabled neighbors - Summer Breeze: air conditioners and fans distributed at no cost, June-August while supplies last - Coat Donation and Distribution - Feed a Family: holiday food distribution to families in need - Adopt a Family: Christmas gifts for families in need - Vincent's Angels: Christmas gift "shopping" experience for families in need - Medical Equipment Loan Closet: lending of donated medical equipment to those in need (shower chairs, wheelchairs, canes, walkers, etc.) Many of these programs are made possible due to the revenue generated by our 4 Thrift Stores (Erlanger, Cold Spring, Florence, and Falmouth). Volunteers assist in the thrift stores, our donation centers, and food pantries primarily. Group volunteers are needed and welcome to assist with our special programs, particularly seasonal opportunities.