Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Portland Council – Giving Help and Hope, One Person At A Time

TEMPORARY OUTAGE Most of our computer system has been restored as of 9 a.m. Jan. 15. We have a small backlog of applications, but will be keeping current appointments. If you had an appointment scheduled Jan. 14 or early Jan. 15, and did not get a call, please call our Rent/Utility Hotline (503-235-8431) as soon as possible.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Help answer phones and distribute food in our SE Portland pantry! Morning and afternoon shifts are available Monday through Friday. We follow COVID-19 guidelines. Click HERE to contact us and confirm your interest. Already signed up? Click HERE to sign up for shifts.

* CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY FUNDING STILL NEEDED *

Changes to Our Hours - Please Check Back Regularly for Updates

Rent & Utilities Services

All appointments will be taken by phone until further notice.
Rent & Utilities Hotline 9:30 AM – Noon and 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM weekdays

Emergency Food Boxes

Tuesday & Friday
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
No appointment necessary
1 box per month

Lupus Patients Services

The goal of ECAP is to provide assistance to those diagnosed with lupus and in need of emergency financial support.

Clackamas River Water

Ask if you qualify for help on paying your Clackamas River Water bill:
503-722-9220

For Assistance, Please Call Emergency Services
(503) 235-8431
Press 1 for Food and 2 for Rent & Utilities

Janine's Testimonial

This is a testimonial of a client helped by SVdP. Janine’s husband had become ill and was no longer able to work, and then she lost her job.

Janine’s story is not uncommon. Unexpected crises do happen, and we at St. Vincent de Paul help people to navigate through them. We are only able to do this because of your caring and compassion.

Please give generously to our mission so we can continue to provide hope and help to those in need.

Households We Served This Past Year

327,893

Total People Served in the Portland Council Areas

5,570

Rent &
Utilities

14,165

Mobile Kitchen
Hot Nutritious Meals

76,291

Emergency
Food Boxes

Giving Help and Hope One Person at a Time

Monies Spent Assisting Families and Individuals in Crisis

Rent
$508,215.00

Utilities
$497,532.00

Food and other Costs
$632,974.00

Testimonials From Our Clients

"I am a retired veteran who was late on my electricity bill payment. Anthony helped fit me in to see him, in between working with other clients. Because of all his help, my electricity is still on and I have lights and heat, and I was given a food box too.
I am so appreciative of all your help and your kindness".

Thank you,

James M.

"My wife left me three years ago and I fell onto hard times. I started drinking and went into rehab. After this I worked at the Electrician's Union, until I was laid off. Karyl at St. Vincent de Paul helped with rent and utilities. I am grateful because I can keep my apartment while continuing to look for work. Thank you for all your help during this hard time".

Carl S.

“I am disabled and live on a fixed income I don’t know what I would do without help from St. Vincent de Paul.”

Daniel

"My electricity was about to be shut off. I went to St. Vincent de Paul to see if they could help me. Anthony went to bat for me and I was able to keep my electricity on as well as being given an extra month to come up with the remainder of my electrical bill. I am so grateful at how much you were able to help me". Thank you everyone for all your help and kindness.

Terri G.

“I have never been in my current unemployed situation and needed assistance. I am so grateful for all of your help. I especially want to thank your staff, they were great. I almost had my power turned off and you came through and allowed me to keep my power on. It is nice to know there are good people like you out there lending a hand. I can never thank you enough!”

Belinda

Our Wish List

**ITEM DONATIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19**

**CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES**

Items we always need for men, women and children!
Donation Location: 8101 SE Cornwell St., Portland, OR 97206
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

• New socks

• New sleeping bags with tags

• Motel vouchers for women and children

• Feminine products

• Hygiene items (soap, shampoo, razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)

Donate Your Vehicle

Proceeds from vehicle donations help provide rent, utility, and food assistance for our clients!