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. With a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, they offer essential support such as food, clothing, and job training assistance to individuals in need, embodying a spirit of giving, kindness, and care for others.
Founded in 1938, St. Vincent de Paul is part of the International Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a network of charity organizations with over 800,000 members. Their mission is to build a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and creeds to join their team. With over 800 Vincentian volunteers across 37 parishes in Alameda County, they provide assistance to over 100,000 people annually.
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