ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY

The St. Vincent de Paul Society is an international organization founded in 1833 by Blessed Frederic Ozanam.  Placed under the patronage of St. Vincent de Paul, the society derives its inspiration and purpose from his thinking and work.  it seek, in a spirit of justice and charity and by person to person involvement of members, to help those who are suffering in any way.

This society is open to all NU students who acknowledge the need for improvement in society and wish to positively contribute thereto.  We offer many service opportunities on a voluntary basis.

Meetings take place very other Sunday.  We also participate in many on-campus activities including Hunger Awareness Week, in which meals are given up and money is donated to Oxfam America.  An occasional fast also occurs to heighten awareness of those who suffer from hunger.   During the Alternative Christmas Boutique, beautifully crafted products made by poor artisans are sold.  SVDP strongly supports these workers and wishes to make NU students conscious of the exploitative conditions in sweatshops around the world.   Our efforts support poverty-stricken families.

Sites we visit include:

Habitat for Humanity
Center for Joy
Heart and Soul Soup Kitchen
Rivershore
Community Kitchen