St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County

⏰ It’s the final day to double your impact for neighbors across Alameda County. 💙🙏 Thanks to the generosity of a compassionate supporter, every donation made before midnight tonight will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000. One of the neighbors your support helps is Aurora, who first learned about our Kitchen of Champions culinary training program through a job fair flyer. Through the program, Aurora gained confidence and hands on culinary experience while working toward a brighter future. Today, she dreams of opening her own small business one day. ✨ At St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County, donations made TODAY go directly to work helping neighbors facing hardship throughout our community. Before this matching opportunity comes to a close tonight, we invite you to help provide hope and opportunity for neighbors like Aurora. 👉 DONATE NOW: To donate online, please select the “Match a Gift This Week” designation. To donate by check, please mail to: St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County 2272 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612 Please note “Match a Gift This Week” on the check memo line. If you are unable to give today, sharing this post helps us reach others who may want to join in. 🤝 Thank you for helping us turn compassion into action throughout Alameda County! #Oakland #AlamedaCounty #CommunitySupport #WorkforceDevelopment #EndHunger #Nonprofit

💙 A second chance to make twice the impact ✨ We’ve extended our Match a Gift campaign through Sunday! Thanks to the generosity of a compassionate supporter, every donation made before midnight on Sunday will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000. One of the neighbors your support helps is John, who is grateful for the warmth of our dining room community and the meals Chef Vince and his team serve each day. 🍽️ As a Vincentian organization grounded in compassionate action, your generosity is put to immediate use. Charitable gifts are actively invested in changing lives TODAY, not held for tomorrow. 🙏 Before this extended matching opportunity comes to a close, we invite you to help provide hope, nourishment, and care for our neighbors in need. ❤️ 👉 DONATE NOW: https://lnkd.in/gjvjqsvm To donate online, please select the “Match a Gift This Week” designation. To donate by check, please mail to: St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County 2272 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612 Please note “Match a Gift This Week” on the check memo line. If you are unable to give today, sharing this post helps us reach others who may want to join in. 🤝 Thank you for helping us turn compassion into action throughout Alameda County! #Oakland #AlamedaCounty #CommunitySupport #EndHunger #FoodSecurity #Nonprofit

💙 There are only a few hours left to Match a Gift 🙏 When you match a gift, one of the guests you support is Victor, who is currently experiencing homelessness and receives services through our emergency shelter, free dining room, and community center. 🏠 “...to be able to come into a place and sit down, especially today out of the rain...it makes you feel a lot better...I think this is like a Godsend, to actually have people like this here,” Victor shared. Our emergency shelter welcomes 65 neighbors each night with a warm bed and nourishing meals. At St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County, donations made TODAY go directly to work helping neighbors facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Before this matching opportunity ends, we invite you to help provide hope, compassion, and support for neighbors like Victor. ❤️ 👉 DONATE NOW: https://lnkd.in/gjvjqsvm To donate online, please select the “Match a Gift This Week” designation. To donate by check, please mail to: St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County 2272 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612 Please note “Match a Gift This Week” on the check memo line. If you are unable to give today, sharing this post helps us reach others who may want to join in. 🤝 Thank you for helping us put love into action throughout Alameda County. 💙✨ #Oakland #AlamedaCounty #CommunitySupport #EndHunger #HousingSupport #Nonprofit

💙 Match a Gift Today 💛 Every dollar donated before midnight will be doubled up to $1,000 thanks to the kindness of a dedicated supporter. One of the neighbors your support helps is Shakira. Shakira first came to St. Vincent de Paul nearly 20 years ago after learning she was expecting her son. At the time, she was attending art school with little family support and did not know where to turn. At our community center, Shakira found infant supplies, support services, and compassionate care for women and children. Over the years, St. Vincent de Paul has remained part of her support system as she raised her children, providing resources, community, and family events that reminded her she was not alone. ❤️ “You come to St. Vincent, you add another community of people that really care,” Shakira shared. “I come here, my kids be needing stuff and I don’t got it...When I leave here, I get home I look like Super Mom.” Every day, our community center welcomes more than 80 guests with clothing, laundry, showers, hygiene products, and support services in a safe and welcoming environment. At St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County, we believe generosity should be put into action quickly. Donations made today go directly to work helping neighbors facing hunger, homelessness, and hardship throughout our community. Before this matching opportunity ends tonight ⏰, we invite you to help provide hope and support for neighbors like Shakira. 👉 DONATE NOW: https://lnkd.in/gjvjqsvm To donate online, please select the “Match a Gift this Week” designation. To donate by check, please mail to: St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County 2272 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612 Please note “Match a Gift this Week” on the check memo line. If you are unable to give today, sharing this post helps us reach others who may want to join in. 🤝 Thank you for helping us turn compassion into action! #Oakland #AlamedaCounty #CommunitySupport #EndHunger #HousingSupport #Nonprofit

This week, your gift to St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County can go twice as far. 💙 Thanks to the generosity of a compassionate supporter, all gifts made this week will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000. Every matched gift helps provide meals, shelter, workforce development, housing support, and essential services for neighbors across Alameda County experiencing hunger, homelessness, and hardship. Each day, St. Vincent de Paul serves more than 700 nourishing meals 🍽️ while helping individuals and families move toward stability and hope. One of those neighbors is Jason. Jason came to St. Vincent de Paul during one of the most difficult moments of his life. Through our Kitchen of Champions culinary job training program, he gained practical skills, confidence, and renewed hope. “With support from the staff, I realized there were people who wanted to help,” Jason shared. Today, Jason has secured employment and stable housing with support from St. Vincent de Paul. As a Vincentian organization grounded in compassionate action, we are committed to putting donations to work immediately. Gifts made today provide direct support for neighbors who need meals, shelter, housing assistance, workforce development, and care now. If this mission speaks to you, we would be honored to have your support. 👉 DONATE NOW: https://lnkd.in/gjvjqsvm To donate online, please select the “Match a Gift this Week” designation. To donate by check, please mail to: St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County 2272 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612 Please note “Match a Gift this Week” on the check memo line. If you are unable to give today, sharing this post helps us reach others who may want to join in. 🤝 Thank you for helping us turn compassion into action! #Oakland #AlamedaCounty #CommunitySupport #EndHunger #HousingStability #Nonprofit

Volunteer Opportunity: Help Build Pathways to Employment 💙 St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County is seeking dedicated volunteers to support our Workforce Development Program, Kitchen of Champions - a 9-week cohort-based training program focused on culinary instruction, job readiness, and professional skill development. We’re currently looking for volunteers with experience or interest in: • Resume building and interview preparation • Computer and digital literacy instruction • Culinary education / cooking class support • Ongoing mentorship and workforce coaching By sharing your time and expertise, you can help individuals gain practical skills, confidence, and a pathway toward sustainable employment. 📩 To get involved, contact: Volunteer@svdp-alameda.org Please share with your network to help us reach potential volunteers! #VolunteerOpportunity #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityLeadership #Mentorship #ProfessionalDevelopment

We are thrilled to welcome Liz Davis, MA, CFRE as the new Executive Director of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County. Liz brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, and mission-driven growth. Equally inspiring is her deep commitment to faith, service, and community, reflected in her active involvement in her local parish. Yesterday, our community of staff, volunteers, Vincentians, and city leaders came together to celebrate and welcome Liz. Joined by Fr. Aidan McAleenan of St. Columba Church for a blessing of our space and mission, it was a meaningful moment filled with gratitude and hope. Please join us in warmly welcoming Liz. We look forward to this next chapter and the impact we'll make together as we serve our neighbors throughout Alameda County. #StVincentDePaul #Leadership #NonprofitLeadership #CommunityImpact #MissionDriven #Welcome

It takes 21 days to build a habit, 90 days to build a lifestyle, and 100 cohorts to perfect Excellence. Congratulations to KoC for being one of the most celebrated and consistent programs at SVdP! Register to Attend KoC's 100th Graduation here: https://lnkd.in/gg33VPWH

Volunteer Spotlight💙🍽️ As Volunteer Appreciation Month comes to a close, we are proud to recognize Riley. Riley first came to St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County to complete community service hours for school, but what started as a requirement quickly became something more meaningful. Today, he volunteers weekly in our dining room, helping prepare meals for the guests we serve with dedication, compassion, and an inspiring work ethic. When asked why he chose to serve in our dining room, Riley shared: “Food is really important to me, not just because you need it to live…but because culturally it is a way for people to connect.” And that is exactly what Riley helps create each week: connection. Through the meals he helps cook, he brings people together, connecting our guests not only with nourishing food, but with one another and with our wider services. We are grateful for young leaders like Riley, whose commitment reminds us that service has the power to build community at any age. #VolunteerSpotlight #CommunityConnection #Volunteerism

What does a 9-week culinary training program actually change? For Carneish, everything. She’s been baking since age four, a tradition passed down through the women in her family. When she joined St. Vincent de Paul’s Kitchen of Champions (KOC), she came for the skills. She stayed for the transformation. "I'm learning how to delegate, how to trust others, and how to collaborate. That's huge for me." KOC equips low-income and disenfranchised individuals with hands-on training, classroom instruction, and professional development. The program creates pathways to living-wage careers in the culinary industry. Carneish is already planning her next chapter: a traveling bakery, a future brick-and-mortar shop, and an inclusive menu featuring sugar-free, vegan, and gluten-free options. "Every bake is a tribute to the women who came before me. It's my turn to carry the torch." We're looking for partners to help more people like Carneish access the training they need to thrive. Will you join us? #KitchenOfChampions #WorkforceDevelopment #CulinaryArts #SVdP #CommunityImpact #FeedClotheHouseHeal