Who we are
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, (SVdP), is the world's largest lay Catholic charitable group. With over 1 million volunteers in 135 countries worldwide, the society reflects Sorbonne student and society founder, Frederick Ozanam's efforts to organize student friends in a severe Parisian winter of 1865, to feed and clothe freezing, desperate citizens in doorways and on its streets.
What we Do
The St. Raymond Parish Conference began in 1965, with a dedicated group of 14 men and women assisting the poor and homeless.
In our 45 years at St. Raymond's we have helped several thousand destitute individuals and families with food, gasoline, and occasional short motel stays; visited shut-ins at home, in Atherton Health Center and Crane Place; assisted paralyzed war survivors at Menlo Park's Veterans Hospital in getting to Mass; ministered to 20-30+ people Mon-Fri for almost 20 years at Fair Oaks Community Center in Redwood City; amongst many other locations.
Our work is humbling yet tremendously satisfying, both practically and spiritually.
In our 45 years at St. Raymond's we have helped several thousand destitute individuals and families with food, gasoline, and occasional short motel stays; visited shut-ins at home, in Atherton Health Center and Crane Place; assisted paralyzed war survivors at Menlo Park's Veterans Hospital in getting to Mass; ministered to 20-30+ people Mon-Fri for almost 20 years at Fair Oaks Community Center in Redwood City; amongst many other locations.
Our work is humbling yet tremendously satisfying, both practically and spiritually.
How to donate
Donate Online - Use the button at right to donate online using our secure server hosted by JUSTGIVE.ORG, where you can choose to make a one-time donation or help with a monthly contribution. To ensure that your donation comes specifically to the St Raymond Parish Conference, please indicate " St Raymond Parish" in the "Designate my Donation" box.
Online giving additionally gives you the option of dedicating your donation in the name or memory of a loved one, or friend.
Checks or Cash
Or, send a check or cash to: Attn: Treasurer, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Raymond Parish, 1100 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025.
Matched Giving
Many companies offer their employees charitable giving opportunities. By remembering to ask about matching gifts, you can double or even triple the amount you donate to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Some employers ask you to send the appropriate company form, along with your gift, directly to the Society. Conference Staff can help you to complete and return the paperwork to your company, who will forward their charitable match to the Society.
Other companies will collect your donation, add their matching funds to your gift, and send it themselves directly to the National Office.
Whichever method your company uses – and whether you’re working or retired – please look into this tremendous opportunity to magnify your generosity and help the Society of St. Vincent de Paul grow in its service to the poor.
Planned Giving
Include the Society in your financial, tax, or estate planning. Click here to learn more about your options.
Donate items to an SVdP Thrift Store
There are 4 Thrift Stores in San Mateo county, offering clothing, supplies, and home furnishings to the needy across the United States. Click here to find your nearest store in San Mateo County. If you live in Santa Clara County, call 408-993-9500 to find out when our truck will be in your area and able to do a pick up.
Learn more about us
Learn more about us
How you can join us
How you can join us
Meetings: 1st Tuesday of the Month, Parish Center 7:30-8:30pm
Call Bob Caletti at (650) 323 1755 or email: svdp@straymondsparish.org
Call Bob Caletti at (650) 323 1755 or email: svdp@straymondsparish.org