Thanksgiving Boxes 2015
Thank you to all the volunteers, donors, and Safeway for making this Thanksgiving food box drive one of the most successful ever! We couldn’t have done it without all of your generosity and support. Here are some pictures of both the collection and distribution of the boxes to those in need.
2013 Thanksgiving Box Distribution
This year marked another successful year for the West Linn Conference of St. Vincent de Paul. Over 300 deserving families received a Thanksgiving box! Our conference is the only one within the metro area that continues to meet the needs of our community during the Thanksgiving period. Thank you to all the various West Linn…
Struggles in Suburbia
Working with St. Vincent de Paul, I meet families all over West Linn. These are families that one might not expect need a helping hand with food or utility assistance. Unfortunately, the economic recovery continues to lag behind and our neighbors continue the need for help. They are educated professionals, families, perhaps even your neighbor…
St. Vincent de Paul Fundraiser
On Sunday, April 22, I participated in a fundraiser for our local conference of St. Vincent de Paul. Our local conference services the West Linn / Tualatin area. We give emergency food boxes to families, rent and utility assistance. Our primary funding sources are fundraisers and Parish donations. If you would like to donate, please…