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Society of St. Vincent de Paul 2010 "Friends of the Poor" Walk
What can you do to help reduce poverty in America? Hit the Pavement for the Poor and join the Friends of the Poor® Walk. Call (907) 789-5535 (ext. 7) for more information. More Americans than ever are living below the official poverty line. By taking part in the Friends of the Poor® Walk, you can help to raise national awareness of the challenges faced by the nation’s poor and to raise significant funds for use in direct service to the poor. We invite the whole community to come out for this spectacular event. For more detailed information, visit:
Put on your walking shoes and Hit the Pavement for the Poor during the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s Friends of the Poor® Walk, to be held September 25th, St. Paul's Catholic Church at 9am. Participants will walk a 4 mile course to help raise significant funds for use in direct service to the nation’s deserving poor.
St. Vincent de Paul would like to thank the countless volunteers who have contributed to our organization with their most valuable possession, their time. From volunteering at the Thrift Store to delivering Thanksgiving food baskets and everything in between, they have tirelessly been there when needed. Just as important are the people who have contributed their treasure and their talent. Without those donations, St. Vincent de Paul would not be able to function.
This organization is about people helping people. Today, we are in a unique situation. One of our major sources of funding, the Thrift Store, was moved, making way for 7 new low-income apartments. The store was moved into an adjacent space with much less room. The reduction in the store size resulted in less products to sell and subsequently less income to distribute directly to those in need or to assistance programs. It is our goal to build a new, larger Thrift Store on land that we have already obtained. This store will continue to use its proceeds to help the poor and needy for years to come. We are asking that you will become a part of this endeavor. Please prayerfully consider a gift to St. Vincent de Paul.
All information provided, including your email address, is strictly confidential and will only be used internally for SVDP purposes.
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