Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Remembering Pope Francis](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/svdp-of-baltimore-remembers-pope-francis/) - [Inspirations Newsletter](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/inspirations-newsletter/) - [Inspirations Newsletter](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/inspirations-newsletter-fall-2025/) - [Inspirations Newsletter](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/inspirations-newsletter-summer-2025/) - [WMAR 2 News Baltimore](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/wmar-2-news-baltimore/) - St. Vincent de Paul has taken over operations of the Eastside Shelter in Rosedale, Maryland, bringing renewed hope to residents like Mikayla Fincham and Michael Tolden. - [The Baltimore Banner](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/the-baltimore-banner-2/) - Meet Isaiah Magruder, a rising sophomore at Bowie State University and counselor at Camp St. Vincent. - [The Baltimore Banner](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/the-baltimore-banner/) - St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore opens new 236-bed shelter in Eastern Baltimore County - ['Having that empathy and consideration': See how you can help a family shelter through Empty Bowls](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/2176-2/) - ['Empty Bowls': 2 days of food, events to benefit St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/19th-annual-empty-bowls/) - [Sunday Brunch: See Miss Shirley's at Empty Bowls for St Vincent de Paul](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/19th-annual-empty-bowls-2/) - [Community kitchen keeps food on the table across several Baltimore nonprofit organizations](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/19th-annual-empty-bowls-3/) - [Inspirations Newsletter](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/inspirations-newsletter-winter-2025/) - ['Adopt a Family' to spread holiday cheer with St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/fox-45-news-baltimore/) - [SVDP Council Spotlight: Baltimore](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/svdp-council-spotlight-baltimore/) - [Inspirations Newsletter: Fall 2024](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/inspirations-newsletter-fall-2024/) - [Inspirations Newsletter: Summer 2024](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/inspirations-newsletter-summer-2024/) - [Inspirations Newsletter: Fall 2023](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/inspirations-newsletter-fall-2023/) - [A new administration and renewed commitment to ending poverty in Baltimore](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/a-new-administration-and-renewed-commitment-to-ending-poverty-in-baltimore/) - WJZ Interviews Olutunde Clarke, Vice President of Child and Family Services Dr. Jarrell McRae discusses the possibilities of the Moore administration - [Chef Peter Chang from NiHao Joins Empty Bowls](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/chef-peter-chang-from-nihao-joins-empty-bowls/) - [Beans & Bread is Meeting a Crucial Need in the Community](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/beans-bread-center-relies-on-empty-bowls-event-to-help-feed-those-in-need/) - [Early Head Start at Sarah's Hope](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/early-head-start-in-west-baltimore/) - [Shamrock Run 2022](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/shamrock-run-2022/) - Charm City Run’s St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock 5K returns- and St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore was the beneficiary! - [MLK Day of Service Event](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/mlk-day-of-service-event-at-somerset/) - WJZ Interviews Olutunde Clarke, Vice President of Child and Family Services - [COVID-19 UPDATE](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/covid-19-update/) - All of us suddenly and unexpectedly find ourselves in the midst of a national health crisis that will test us as individuals, as communities, and as a nation. - [Promise Housing Helps Youth](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/promise-housing-helps-youth/) - WJZ Interviews Isaiah Green, Promise Housing Client - [Breakfast at Sarah's Hope Family Shelter](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/herdbreakfast/) - [Summer Cookout](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/summercookout/) - Summer Cookout at Interim House - [WJZ Equinox](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/wjzequinox/) - WJZ Partners with SVDP to Host Equinox - [FoxCamp](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/foxcamp/) - WBFF Fox News visits Camp St. Vincent on 6/28/2022 - [Homelessness During a Pandemic](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/sarahs-hope-family-shelter-on-good-morning-america/) - [SVDP Awarded $600,000 Johns Hopkins Innovation Fund Grant](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/svdp-awarded-600000-johns-hopkins-innovation-fund-grant/) - [Head Start and Early Head Start Plan to Re-Open in March 2021](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/head-start-and-early-head-start-plan-to-re-open-january-19th-2021/) - [The Death of George Floyd](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/the-death-of-george-floyd/) - [Remote Learning for Children in Shelters](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/remote-learning-for-children-in-shelters/) - [New Early Childhood Development Center Opens](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/new-early-childhood-development-center/) - [SVDP Awarded $5 Million Bezos Day 1 Families Fund Grant](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/svdp-awarded-5-million-bezos-day-1-families-fund-grant/) - [Men’s Shelter Relocated](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/mens-shelter-relocated-in-response-to-covid-19-pandemic/) - St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore has relocated all 135 men from our men’s shelter located in East Baltimore, working in partnership with the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/) - Our mission is to ensure those impacted by poverty have the skills, resources and opportunity to achieve their full potential. - [Urgent Needs](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/urgent-needs/) - [Donation Bin Locations](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/ways-to-give/donation-bin-locations/) - [Summer Youth Meal Program](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/summer-hunger/) - [Our Impact](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/who-we-are/impact/) - At St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore, we believe strongly that everyone has tremendous potential, and that we all have a role in eliminating systemic disadvantages. - [Honor and Memorial Giving](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/ways-to-give/tributegifts/) - [Camp St. Vincent](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/what-we-do/child-poverty/camp-st-vincent/) - Camp St. Vincent is the only free summer camp dedicated to serving children experiencing homelessness in the Baltimore region. - [Our Team](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/who-we-are/team/) - The success of our organization is due in large part to our team. - [Empty Bowls](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/empty-bowls/) - Join us at Empty Bowls - [Empty Bowls Sponsorship Opportunities 2026](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/empty-bowls-sponsorship-opportunities-2026/) - Join us at Empty Bowls - [Donate From Our Wishlists](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/get-involved/makeanin-kinddonation/) - [Homeless Services](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/what-we-do/homelessness/) - People experience homelessness for a variety of reasons. Periodic homelessness is often caused by loss of employment, sudden illness, domestic violence, or other crises. - [Adopt A Family](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/needs/) - [Ways to Give](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/ways-to-give/) - Your generous support is essential for us to provide critical services to our neighbors in need of food, shelter, housing, employment, and early childhood education. - [Adopt A Family](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/adopt-a-family-2-2/) - Get matched with a family in need this holiday season and spread joy. - [Planned Giving](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/planned-giving/) - Create a legacy - [Donor Advised Funds ](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/donor-advised-funds/) - [Gifts of Stock](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/gifts-of-stock/) - [Give From an IRA](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/give-from-an-ira/) - [Workplace Giving & Matching Gifts](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/ways-to-give/workplace-giving/) - Your support through workplace giving makes all the difference! - [Vehicle Donations](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/ways-to-give/car-donation/) - Donate your car to St. Vincent de Paul. - [Monthly Giving](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/ways-to-give/give-monthly/) - [Corporate Partnerships](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/corporate-partnerships/) - [Contact Us](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/contact-us/) - 2305 N. Charles Street, Suite 300 Baltimore, Maryland 21218 (410) 662-0500 Email: info@vincentbaltimore.org - [Candlelight and Clay Event](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/candlelight/) - Join us at Empty Bowls - [Annual Family Event](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/family-event/) - Join us at Empty Bowls - [Group Volunteer Opportunities](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/get-involved/corporate-volunteer-opportunities/) - [Head Start & Early Head Start](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/what-we-do/child-poverty/head-start/) - Our Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide early childhood education services to prepare infants, toddlers, and pre-school children for school - [Program Donations](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/ways-to-give/programdonations/) - [Individual Volunteering](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/get-involved/apply-to-be-a-volunteer/) - [Beans & Bread](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/what-we-do/homelessness/beans-and-bread/) - Beans and Bread is a comprehensive day resource program serving more than 300 people per day. - [Hunger Services](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/what-we-do/hunger/) - Hunger is a constant reality for anyone living in poverty. Many individuals and families must make the impossible choice between paying their rent or buying food. One in eight people in Maryland, and one in four in Baltimore City, are food insecure. - [Our Stories](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/who-we-are/stories/) - Personal stories from SVDP team, clients, programs, and our affiliates. - [Get Help](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/get-help/) - Learn more about how our services may be able to help you or your family. - [Veteran Services](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/what-we-do/veteran-services/) - Without access to high-quality education, children born into poverty are likely to remain in poverty throughout their lives. To help break the cycle of poverty, we focus on changing the trajectory for young children through early childhood education. - [Housing Services](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/what-we-do/employment-services/) - Employment is essential in order to achieve self-sufficiency. Living wage employment strengthens families, provides stability, allows permanent housing to be obtained and sustained and, for parents, correlates with higher educational achievement for their children. - [Emerging Leaders Committee](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/elc/) - St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore is a leading provider of community services to people suffering from the effects of hunger, homelessness, and poverty in the Baltimore region. - [Camp St. Vincent](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/camp-st-vincent/) - Camp St. Vincent is the only free summer camp dedicated to serving children experiencing homelessness in the Baltimore region. - [Who We Are](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/who-we-are/) - We imagine a community where poverty is no longer a barrier to opportunity. - [Get Involved](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/get-involved/) - It’s easy to get involved in our efforts to create change for individuals and families struggling with poverty. There are so many ways, large and small, that you can support our mission and make a valuable impact. - [Good Harvest Community Kitchen](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/what-we-do/child-poverty/goodharvestcommunitykitchen/) - We envision a time when every child and adult in our region has access to healthy meals that allows them to achieve their full potential. - [SVDP Conferences](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/ways-to-give/svdp-conferences/) - [Empty Bowls Sponsorship Opportunities 2025](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/sponsorship-opportunities2025/) - Join us at Empty Bowls - [Impact Tours](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/tours/) - St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore is a leading provider of community services to people suffering from the effects of hunger, homelessness, and poverty in the Baltimore region. - [WJZ TV to Host Equinox](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/wjz-equinox/) - [What We Do](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/what-we-do/) - St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore is a leading provider of community services to people suffering from the effects of hunger, homelessness, and poverty in the Baltimore region. - [SVDP Receives Nourishing Neighbors Donations](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/nourishingneighbors/) - [National Assembly Comes to Baltimore](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/national-assembly/) - [Head Start and Early Head Start](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/hs/) - St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore is a leading provider of community services to people suffering from the effects of hunger, homelessness, and poverty in the Baltimore region. - [Empty Bowls 2023](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/silentauction/) - Interested in donating an item for our Silent Auction for Equinox 2022? Fill out the form. - [November 14-18](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/hhaw/) - [Events](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/events/) - Your generous support is essential for us to provide critical services to our neighbors in need of food, shelter, housing, employment, and early childhood education. - [Race Equity](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/race-equity/) - We will strive with honesty and integrity to consistently make all these measures an integral part of how we approach our work. - [Holiday Giving](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/holiday-giving/) - [Event Equinox 2020](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/event-empty-bowls-2020/) - [How Can We Change?](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/how-can-we-change/) - [Adopt a Head Start Classroom](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/adopt-a-classroom/) - [Annual Report](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/annual-report/) - [Christmas in July](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/cij/) - St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore is a leading provider of community services to people suffering from the effects of hunger, homelessness, and poverty in the Baltimore region. - [2021 Under Armour Kelly St. Patricks Day VIRTUAL Shamrock 5K](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/2020-under-armor-kelly-st-patricks-day-shamrock-5k/) - [SVDP News and Events](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/who-we-are/news/) - The latest updates and news from St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore. - [Equinox](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/ways-to-give/equinox/) - No one should be left in the dark. Join us at Equinox, an exciting, one-night only, outdoor event to raise funds and awareness to end homelessness in the Baltimore area. - [Give to Camp](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/ways-to-give/sponsor-a-child/) - [Careers at SVDP](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/who-we-are/careers/) - Do you want a job where you make a difference for others? Consider a career with St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore. When you choose a career with us, you’re choosing to join a team of people who care about others, care about their community, and want to make the world a better place. - [Child & Family Services](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/what-we-do/child-poverty/) - Without access to high-quality education, children born into poverty are likely to remain in poverty throughout their lives. To help break the cycle of poverty, we focus on changing the trajectory for young children through early childhood education. - [News & Events](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/who-we-are/news-events/) - [COVID-19 Relief](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/ways-to-give/covid-19/) - During this time of extreme strife and uncertainty, St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore is ever more dedicated to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our staff and those we serve. - [Gifts in Memory](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/ways-to-give/gifts-in-memory/) - [Give to Annual Appeal](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/ways-to-give/illuminations/) - [Our History](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/who-we-are/history/) - St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore is proud of its long and distinguished history of serving those less fortunate in the Baltimore region since 1865. - [Giving Tuesday](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/ways-to-give/giving-tuesday/) - [Volunteer for an Event](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/get-involved/volunteer-for-an-event/) - [Sponsor a Child for Camp](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/ways-to-give/sponsor-a-child-for-camp/) - [Program 2](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/what-we-do/homelessness/program-2/) ## Social Icon Sets - [](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/wpzoom-shortcode/2607/) ## Stories - [Klara and Gemma's Story](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/stories/klara-and-gemmas-story/) - When Klara A. decided to go back to school, she knew she needed a safe, reliable, and nurturing program for her two young children, Dereck and Gemma, to attend during the day. - [Daytwone and Briana's Story](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/stories/daytwone-and-brianas-story/) - In April 2024, Daytwone, Briana, and their son Antonio’s first day at the Hannah More Family Shelter was a mix of emotions. “We were grateful to have meals, showers, and a community that genuinely cared,” Briana said. - [Michael and Saundra's Story](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/stories/michael-and-saundras-story/) - Michael and Saundra, married for 30 years, raised children together, and now enjoy watching their grandchildren grow. Michael served in the US Army from 1978 to 1985, including time on the USSR border during the Cold War and as a unit armorer. - [Millicent and Stephen's Story](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/stories/millicent-and-stephens-story/) - Millicent (Millie) and Stephen are dedicated parents to six children, five of whom began their education at St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore’s Head Start. “We’ve been with Head Start for nine years, going on ten,” Millie said. - [Thomas' Story](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/stories/thomas-story/) - Thomas’ journey has been one of resilience, gratitude, and a lot of faith. Thomas moved back to Baltimore from Chicago to live with his sister and her husband after his mother and grandmother both passed away. - [The Church of the Resurrection/St. Paul Conference](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/stories/2087-2/) - The Church of the Resurrection/St. Paul Conference in Ellicott City serves people in need residing in Howard County, Maryland. Their building is open three days a week to provide groceries from their food pantry, financial assistance for utilities, and—most importantly—a kind, non-judgmental community. - [Beyonce's Story](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/stories/beyonces-story/) - Before coming to Sarah’s Hope, Beyonce says her life was a “rollercoaster.” She spent much of her early life in the foster care system. Four years ago when she was 17 years old, she had her daughter Mikki, which lead her to dropping out of school. - [Bernard's Story](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/stories/bernards-story/) - Bernard's struggle with housing insecurity began when he lost his welding job after 35 years due to vision loss. He found it difficult to find trustworthy people and support until he came to Beans & Bread. "I love the people here. They helped me get off the street. That was a blessing." - [Carroll's Story](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/stories/carrolls-story/) - Carroll struggled with addiction and endured chronic homelessness for years. In the winter of 1992, he came to Beans & Bread for a hot meal. Since then, Carroll has received help obtaining identification cards, clothing, bus passes, as well as a referral to the recovery program that helped him get sober. - [Tonya's Story](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/stories/tonyas-story/) - After a sudden eviction, Tonya moved into a West Baltimore bedroom where she endured bad living conditions for six years. "I didn't realize I was depressed because of the housing situation. I could only focus on keeping a roof over my head." - [Kailha's Story](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/stories/kailhas-story/) - To meet 21-year-old Kailha, you wouldn't guess the difficulties she has faced in her young life. - [Shuntiya's Story](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/stories/shuntiyas-story/) - Chronic homelessness is enough to depress even the most exuberant soul. Which is how anyone would describe Shuntiya Sharief. - [Debby's Devotion](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/stories/debbies-devotion/) - It is clear that the only thing to rival Debby's dedication, compassion, and kindness is the positive impact she makes on the many lives she touches. - [Sharon's Story](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/stories/sharon-newman/) - When Sharon Newman first came to us in 2009, she had endured years of substance abuse and was chronically homeless. - [Shay's Story](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/stories/shay-last-name/) - When Shay first walked through our doors, she wasn’t just hungry, she was empty. Not only did she not have enough to eat, she had no one to count on. - [Dennis's Story](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/stories/denniss-story/) - An energetic and passionate volunteer, who has helped so many of those in need. - [Tierricka's Story](https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/stories/tierricka-sims/) - Adversity has been a constant for Baltimore native Tierricka Sims. She grew up in a tough neighborhood off North Avenue and dropped out of high school early on. ## Categories - [Uncategorized](/category/uncategorized/) - [PR](/category/pr/)