St. Vincent de Paul CARES FL

St. Vincent de Paul CARES FL Making Homelessness Rare. Brief. One-Time. Throughout 22 Counties in Florida and now Puerto Rico The history of St. Vincent de Paul CARES (SVdP CARES).

Vincent de Paul begins over 185 years ago in Paris, France when a young college student, Frederic Ozanam, and a group of friends visited the homes of those who were poor. They brought them food, clothing, support, friendship, and eventually formed the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in honor of the saint, an “Apostle of Charity,” who lived 400 years before. Today, over 800,000 worldwide members preserve the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul and the charity work of Frederic Ozanam, including those within St. Founded in 1985 by local SVdP Catholic conferences, the “Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc. (SVdPSP)” was tasked with providing spiritual and material support to people in need in Pinellas County. As those needs increased, a Community Thrift Store was built in the nineties, and later the purchase of the Center of Hope temporary shelter followed by the Food Center and CARE Center night shelter in 2006. By 2017, SVdPSP had expanded exponentially and now does business as SVdP CARES. And from its humble beginnings serving Pinellas county, SVdP CARES is now ending homelessness in 16 counties, continuing to fulfill the vision of Frederic Ozanam. SVdP CARES is an independent 501(c)(3) organization, separate from St. Vincent de Paul USA.

Today is a solemn day to remember and pray for the lives that were lost and the heroes who responded in the midst of cha...
09/11/2026

Today is a solemn day to remember and pray for the lives that were lost and the heroes who responded in the midst of chaos and tragedy. We will never forget.

A reminder: all are welcome to join SVdP's SSG Fox Su***de Prevention team for a special 9/11 remembrance walk tomorrow ...
09/10/2026

A reminder: all are welcome to join SVdP's SSG Fox Su***de Prevention team for a special 9/11 remembrance walk tomorrow morning, along with Irreverent Warriors, Madeira Beach Fire Department and Indian Rocks VFW 10094. The event begins at 7:30 a.m.

We're so pleased newly ordained Bishop Emilio Biosca Aguero took time yesterday to tour Charlotte CARE Center as part of...
08/27/2026

We're so pleased newly ordained Bishop Emilio Biosca Aguero took time yesterday to tour Charlotte CARE Center as part of his visit to nearby St. Maximilian Catholic Church. We wish him every success as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Venice!

Did you know this week is Supportive Housing Week? Over the past five years, St. Vincent de Paul CARES has housed more t...
08/27/2026

Did you know this week is Supportive Housing Week? Over the past five years, St. Vincent de Paul CARES has housed more than 7,000 households, including 76 last week alone! (Our hard-working Tampa support team, shown here at the recent opening of the Hillsborough CARE Center, has helped house 300 households since October 2025.)

Supportive housing provides:

✔️ Low-barrier housing
✔️Person-centered services
✔️ Long-term support for stability

We are proud to join Madeira Beach Fire Department , Irreverent Warriors and Indian Rocks VFW 10094 on the morning of Fr...
08/26/2026

We are proud to join Madeira Beach Fire Department , Irreverent Warriors and Indian Rocks VFW 10094 on the morning of Friday, Sept. 11 for a special 9/11 remembrance walk. Details are attached. All are welcome to attend.

A safe home can change everything. 💙Because of your generosity, SVdP CARES helps end homelessness for more than 31 house...
08/14/2026

A safe home can change everything. 💙

Because of your generosity, SVdP CARES helps end homelessness for more than 31 households each week—giving families, children and U.S. Veterans the stability and dignity they need to move forward.

For families like Ashanti’s, a home means her children can begin a new school year focused on learning, friendships and their futures—not where they’ll sleep tonight.

Your giving makes these life-changing moments possible. Help another family find their way home.

🏠 Make a gift today. See Ashanti's full story, link in comments below.

🇺🇸 “It’s kind of like heaven on Earth … a little piece of heaven.”Those were the words of Army Veteran Michael Miller, t...
08/08/2026

🇺🇸 “It’s kind of like heaven on Earth … a little piece of heaven.”

Those were the words of Army Veteran Michael Miller, the first Veteran to move into SVdP CARES’ newly renovated North Tampa shelter.

Thank you to the Tampa Bay Times for sharing the story of this important new chapter for Veterans in our community.

Opened last week, the revitalized campus provides 60 beds across six buildings, along with three warm meals a day, clothing, supportive services and a pathway to permanent housing — all at no cost to the Veterans we serve.

We are incredibly grateful to Hillsborough County and everyone who helped make this transformation possible, and to the Tampa Bay Times for helping shine a light on the work being done to ensure Veterans have a safe, dignified place to call home.

👉 Read the full Tampa Bay Times feature at the link in the comments.

🇺🇸 Thank you to everyone who joined us this week for the ribbon cutting of the newly renovated Hillsborough CARE Center....
08/07/2026

🇺🇸 Thank you to everyone who joined us this week for the ribbon cutting of the newly renovated Hillsborough CARE Center. This milestone represents hope, healing, and a fresh start for veterans experiencing homelessness.

A special thank you to Bay News 9 for helping share this important story with our community and shining a light on the impact we can make together.

📖 Read the full article at the link in the comments.

🥫 Summer is in full swing, and our pantry shelves could use your help.As families continue to face rising food costs, th...
08/06/2026

🥫 Summer is in full swing, and our pantry shelves could use your help.

As families continue to face rising food costs, the need for nutritious, shelf-stable food has never been greater. Your donation can make a meaningful difference for neighbors in our community who are working toward stability.

We're currently in need of non-perishable food items such as:
• Peanut butter & jelly
• Canned vegetables & fruit
• Pasta & rice
• Cereal & oatmeal
• Canned meats & soups
• Mac & cheese
• Healthy snack items

Every donation, big or small, helps provide hope, nourishment, and dignity to those we serve.

📍 Drop-Off Location: SVdP CARES Food & Supply Donation Center
401 15th Street N.St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Donation Hours:Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thank you for helping us make homelessness rare, brief, and one-time—one meal at a time. 💙

Every number tells a story. ❤️Since October 1, 2021, SVdP CARES has helped house 6,849 households, providing more than a...
07/28/2026

Every number tells a story. ❤️

Since October 1, 2021, SVdP CARES has helped house 6,849 households, providing more than a place to live—we're helping create stability, hope, and a fresh start for thousands of individuals and families throughout our community.

This impact is only possible because of the generosity of our supporters, volunteers, partners, and donors.

Want to be part of the mission? Visit our website to learn how you can volunteer, donate, advocate, or partner with us. Together, we can continue changing lives—one household at a time. Link in comments.

💙 Visit our website to get involved today.

Address

384 15th Street N
Saint Petersburg, FL
33705

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+17278232516

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