St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County is the largest emergency shelter in the county, providing warm meals and supplementary programs for the unhoused, housing insecure, food insecure, and impoverished neighbors in Oakland. Their staff, volunteers, and guests come from diverse backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering a spirit of giving, kindness, and care for others.
Founded in 1833, the international Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a network of friends inspired by gospel values, working towards building a more just world through personal relationships and service to those in need. With over 800 Vincentian volunteers across 37 parishes in Alameda County, they provide essential support to over 100,000 people annually through food, clothing, job training assistance, and emergency resource referrals.
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