St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore is a leading provider of volunteer-based, human services to people experiencing hunger, homelessness, and poverty in Baltimore, Maryland. A faith-based, non-profit organization, St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore enlists the support of over 2,000 volunteers in the delivery of its services.
St. Vincent de Paul helps people meet basic needs and improve their quality of life by providing a wide range of services including: meals and emergency food distribution, clothing distribution, emergency financial assistance, transitional and permanent housing, emergency shelter, homeless day resources, adult education services, job skills training, career planning and placement services, employment readiness, retention and counseling services, domestic violence victim support and counseling, after-school and summer camp services, Head Start, and child and youth services.
St. Vincent de Paul is a faith-based organization affiliated with the National Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and is proud to be recognized by Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations with the Standards for Excellence Seal for maintaining the highest standards of ethics and accountability in non-profit governance, management, and operations.
Opening Doors for Beans & Bread Clients
At a June 3 reception, St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore announced plans for a $4.5 million Facility Expansion Project for the Beans & Bread Center. Archbishop Edwin O’Brien addressed the group in support of the project and asked all St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore supporters to envision and embrace the positive impact the project will have on Beans & Bread’s clients.
The Beans & Bread Facility Expansion Project will create a large day resource area to allow existing clients to access the many resources Beans & Bread offers, and add new services such as showers and laundry. It will also bring the meal service line indoors, providing protection from the weather and allow clients to wait comfortably indoors. The expanded day resource center will provide a place for homeless people to go during the day so that they are not forced to find refuge in public spaces of Fells Point and surrounding neighborhoods. The Beans & Bread Center’s Renovation and Addition Project will more than double the capacity and square footage of the facility from 7,000 square feet to 14,000 square feet. The project will also improve access for people with disabilities by making the facility handicap accessible, provide adequate and appropriate office space for staff and partner agencies, and accommodate the growing Home Connections program.
The Opening Doors Campaign seeks to raise $4,500,000 for the project. The campaign has had a tremendous early response with over $3,500,000 already committed to the project! In the months ahead you will hear more about this exciting new project for Beans & Bread Center. We invite your enthusiastic support to help the Center enhance its capacity to stabilize and strengthen its clients, to help them live independently, and to create better lives for themselves and their families.
TWO-DAY EVENT! Come to one or both!
College of Notre Dame, Doyle Hall: 4701 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210
Empty Bowls Golden Ladle Reception Friday, March 19, 2010: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres with tastes from the four seasons, wine and beer pairings, silent auction, live music from the Swingin' Swamis and choose a handcrafted bowls by Baltimore area potters. Tickets are $75 per person. “Table” of 10 tickets for $600.
Empty Bowls Souper Supper
Saturday, March 20, 2010: 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. (come anytime)
Enjoy a tasty selection of soups supplied by local restaurants, a silent auction, take part in fun, family-friendly activities, and choose a handcrafted bowl. Tickets are $15 per person (children 5 and under are free). A pack of 10 tickets is $125. Extra bowl tickets available for $10.
Soups provided by: Ale Mary's, Alonso's/Loco Hombre, Ambassador, Clementine's, Common Ground, Darker Than Blue, Dogwood Café, Donna's Cross Keys, Kooper's Tavern, Little Havana's, Miss Shirley's, One World Café, Soup's ON, Whiskey Island Pirate Shop and more!
