St. Vincent de Paul

Today our dining room was filled with vibrancy, devotion, and love as we celebrated Juneteenth in partnership with Xavier Walker, a SVdP volunteer and founder of X Marks the Spot Consulting. With his support and sponsorship from the Black Philanthropy Arizona and Arizona Community Foundation, our dining room was able to be converted into a space full of celebration and meaningful conversations.

We heard from empowering guest speakers such as Jerry McPherson, executive director at the Governor’s office of African-American Affairs, Dr. Matthew C. Whitaker executive director at the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, and Pastor Terry E. Mackey.

A big thank you to our Head Chef Chris Hoffman for making a delicious and special breakfast. Thank you to everyone in attendance. We were grateful to welcome you to our campus to reflect, celebrate, and connect with one another.

Bell Bank and SVdP volunteers are ready to take your call at the ABC15 Arizona Water Drive phone bank!

☎️Call 1-855-522-1515 from 4–7 p.m. today to make your donation.

Here's how your donation adds up:
💧 $10 = 58 bottles of water
💧 $20 = 116 bottles
💧 $50 = 290 bottles
💧 $100 = 580 bottles

Talk to you soon!

This was our view this week! 🌈

Monsoon season has arrived in Phoenix, and it brought a stunning double rainbow over SVdP’s campus. We just had to share this beautiful moment! ☺️

A huge thank you to MicroAge for their partnership and generosity!

Their team recently volunteered at our Watkins campus, serving dinner to families in our NextPhase Family Dining Room, spending time with children in our Dream Center, and bringing compassion and kindness to everyone they met.

On top of volunteering, MicroAge organized an employee donation drive, collecting essential toiletries for our neighbors in need. Their support helped provide individuals with the opportunity to choose the items that best fit their needs, preserving dignity and choice.

Help us thank the MicroAge team by dropping a 💚in the comments!

Four generations of the Ahearn family have passed through the doors of SVdP. From 6-year-old Abby to 94-year-old Margaret, the Ahearn’s have made it their mission to create a legacy of giving back.

The Ahearn’s find passion and happiness in volunteering at SVdP’s NextPhase Family Dining Room and Dream Center creating a special bonding experience for the whole family. Their commitment to serving others is a lasting tradition of compassion and generosity.

Read more about the Ahearn family by clicking this link: https://stvincentdepaul.net/news/ahearn-family

We know Arizona temperatures can become frightening during the summer but for many of our most vulnerable neighbors, the fear of running out of water is a reality.
That’s why, all month long, we’re partnering with ABC15 Arizona , Bashas' Supermarkets, Food City , and AJ's Fine Foods to collect bottled water and help ensure no one has to experience the fear of their last sip.

Together, we can make sure our neighbors stay safe, hydrated, and out of the heat.

Your donation provides:
💧$10 = 58 bottles of water
💧$20 = 116 bottles of water
💧$50 = 290 bottles of water
💧$100 = 580 bottles of water

We can use your help to save lives this summer! Donate today to the ABC15 Water Drive through this link:
https://donate.stvincentdepaul.net/page/water?_gl=1*173y6wy*_gcl_au*MjAwNTU1ODk5NS4xNzc4NTEzNTQwLjEzODgzMDQ0MjguMTc4MDk0NjgyNC4xNzgwOTQ2ODIz*_ga*NTM1NzA0MjI4LjE3NzA2NjA5MzM.*_ga_7WEYLQQWTQ*czE3ODEzMTA2MDIkbzIyNCRnMSR0MTc4MTMxMDYwOSRqNTMkbDAkaDA.

Relax and give back this Saturday!

Community Yoga will host seven special Summer Solstice classes throughout June, and 50% of proceeds from every class will benefit SVdP's homelessness prevention program.

Grab a $15 ticket and join Community Yoga's 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Summer Solstice class this Saturday June 13.

📍: Community Yoga
3375 E. Shea Blvd.

If you can't make it to the class, you can also join the other classes on June 14, June 17, June 19, June 20, June 24, and June 27 to support SVdP's homelessness prevention efforts.

Learn more by clicking this link:
https://communityyogaphoenix.com/events

Holly and Lenny packed everything they owned into their car and set out in search of a fresh start in Arizona with their dog Max. But after a series of unexpected setbacks, they found themselves stranded in the Arizona heat, forced to live out of their car, which was their only shield from extreme temperatures.

Today, their story looks very different.

Click the link to read more about their inspiring journey and the roads that led them to stability:
https://www.stvincentdepaul.net/news/holly-and-leonard

Do you enjoy yoga and giving back to your community? Community Yoga is hosting its first fundraiser of the month on June 7, benefiting SVdP.

Tickets are $25 with 50% of proceeds donated to SVdP’s homelessness prevention program. Come out and have a relaxing time with special yoga classes, workshops and community events while giving back to your community.

These funds will go toward our homelessness prevention programs to help families and individuals avoid losing their homes during the hottest months of the year and to save lives during this period of increased need.

📍Where: 3375 E. Shea BLVD.
⏰When: Sunday June 7, from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M.

Community Yoga will host additional fundraiser events from June 7 through June 27, all benefiting SVdP.

For more information click this link: https://communityyogaphoenix.com/