Welcome to Society of St. Vincent de Paul, District Council of Gary, Inc.
501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Lake, Porter, LaPorte, and Starke counties
Need help? Call us: (219) 845-7531
Our Work
Our Conferences
The SVDP Council of the Diocese of Gary oversees 22 parish-based assistance groups throughout Lake, Porter, LaPorte, and Starke counties. These volunteers receive phone calls from neighbors in need and connect them with resources to access housing, food, transportation, and other necessities.
Our Advocacy
Our organization was founded in 1833 by Frederic Ozanam, a Parisian professor and Catholic who wrote extensively on the importance of social justice. SVDP follows this spirit in our pursuit of long term, structural solutions to poverty at local, state, and federal levels.
See our Voice for the Poor page for more information.
"Charity is the Samaritan who pours oil on the wounds of the traveler who has been attacked. But, it is justice's role to prevent the attacks."
- Blessed Frederick Ozanam
Our Values
Vincentian Mission Statement
A network of friends,
inspired by Gospel Values,
growing in holiness
and building a more just world
through personal relationships with
and service to people in need.
Vincentian Values
Holiness of Life
Growth in intimacy with Jesus is a life-long process;
prayer is essential, personal and communal
Service of the Poor
The dignity of the human person; The preferential option for the poor; The identification of Jesus with the poor
Humility
The virtue of humility, personal and corporate. Poverty in spirit is the primary Beatitude
Simplicity
The virtue of simplicity; Jesus is the Servant of the Poor
Charity & Solidarity
The Society is concerned with charity and justice within and outside of the Society
Community of Faith
Friendship Community
Vincentian Vision
End Poverty through Systemic Change
Our Impact
Come back soon to see some of our favorite success stories!
Help Us Help Others!
Your support and contributions will enable us to assist people in need of food, financial assistance for housing and utilities, medication, transportation, etc.
Contributions made here will go to the General Fund. For other designations, or to donate physical goods, see our
