St. Vincent de Paul Conference
At the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, NYC
FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALK 9/28/2024
You can make a difference to the poor in our community. Join us for our annual walkathon to raise funds used to assist our neighbors in need. This year we will be walking from St. Patrick’s Cathedral to the church of St. Ignatious Loyola on 84th St. and Park Ave. Our walk is followed by Mass and lunch where we share prayer and fellowship. We’d love for you to join us!
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What We Do
First and foremost, we are a lay service ministry. Our sole mission and focus is on service to the poor/disenfranchised in urgent/emergent need. Our charitable organizations donations are used to assist those we serve with minimal operating expenses incurred.
We conduct outreach and provide availability to assist those in need from our parish community and often beyond. This includes but is not limited to:
Home visits or, for those who are homeless and seeking assistance, in person meetings at the parish
Food pantry operations management, including distribution
Homeless outreach programs
(Joy J // Midnight Run)
Formerly homeless fellowship (Dwelling Place and Kenmore)
Assistance to the homebound with cleaning, paperwork, organization, companionship and more
Visiting those who are ill and assisting them during this time when needed
Prior to COVID-19, provided the Hospitality table (following the 10am Masses)
And more as the need arises
We provide outreach and financial assistance in the following areas including but not limited to:
Rent (Eviction notice)
Transportation
Utilities
Groceries/Toiletries
Cellular
Homeless Outreach
Medical/Personal Care
And More
Our fiscal year is just about to end, and we have provided over $50,000 to those we serve who are in urgent need.
| Those We Serve Last 11mo of our FY | Amount |
|---|---|
| Housing | $8,496 |
| Groceries and Meals | $22,292 |
| Funeral Expenses | $3,750 |
| Education / Professional Assoc. | $2,832 |
| Clothing and Accessories | $2,694 |
| Moving Expenses | $2,605 |
| Utilities/Mobile Phone/Cable | $1,728 |
| Storage (prevent auction of belongings) | $1,703 |
| Gift Bags | $1,683 |
| Winter Coats and Distribution | $1,182 |
| Metro Card/Transportation | $914 |
| Supply & Services | $354 |
| Personal Care | $85 |
| Medical | $33 |
| Total support provided | $50,352 |