CLAIRE PADAMA A TOP FIVE FINALIST, IN THE WOMEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARDS

Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Los Angeles' Board President Claire Padama was one of five top finalists for the Los Angeles Business Journal's Women Making a Difference Awards, in the Volunteer of the Year category for her volunteerism with the Society. Padama attended the luncheon and awards ceremony Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the J.W. Marriott at L.A. Live hotel in Los Angeles. Padama was one of 800 attendees at the event and 200 women nominated for the following 2013 categories: Rising Star, Volunteer, Philanthropist, Corporate Advocate, Executive, and Business Owner. Padama was nominated for the award by Society board co-vice-president Ursula H. Hyman. Congratulations to Claire Padama on being a top five finalist!

Photo: Claire Padama at the awards.

RECORD NUMBERS FOR CAMP OPEN HOUSE

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Los Angeles' Circle V Ranch Camp had a record-breaking 280 attendees at the camp open house last weekend. "I am excited by the interest and enthusiasm of our visitors and look forward to a great camp season," said camp director Ray Lopez."Come join us at camp!"

Homeless Man, 77, Scrounges Up Cash From Strangers To Help Others In Need « CBS Los Angeles

 Here is a link to the video for the TV news story that ran this weekend on Claire Padama .

Homeless Man, 77, Scrounges Up Cash From Strangers To Help Others In Need « CBS Los Angeles

SVDP Circle V Camp hosts open house May 4

SVDP Circle V Camp hosts open house May 4

Homeless Man, 77, Scrounges Up Cash From Strangers To Help Others In Need « CBS Los Angeles

This TV news story on Society board president Claire Padama and the homeless man she has fed for years was supposed to broadcast last night on the 10:00 p.m. news  but was preempted by the Camarillo fires.  The story should broadcast today on KCAL 9. 

Homeless Man, 77, Scrounges Up Cash From Strangers To Help Others In Need « CBS Los Angeles

CAMP SUPPLIES FOR KIDS FROM OMGC

On Frederic Ozanam's 200th birthday Vincentians from Our Mother of Good Council (OMGC) Conference in Los Angeles donated sleeping and duffel bags for disadvantaged children to take to Circle V Ranch Camp this summer. Thank you Vincentians of Our Mother of Good Council!

Photo: (left to right) OMGC Vincentian Carmen Planells, Society board president and OMGC Vincentian Claire Padama, OMGC conference vice president Rosario Janda, OMGC conference president John Hopkins, Society executive director David Fields, and camp program director Frank Jacinto.

OZANAM'S 200TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED!

Blessed Frederic Ozanam's 200th birthday mass and reception was celebrated Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at the Society's Los Angeles thrift store at 8:00 a.m.  60 people attended the mass, including Vincentians, shoppers and store and council employees.  At the end of the mass, participants sang "Happy Birthday" to Frederic while his cake was held up.  A fun reception was held afterword in the thrift store.  Happy 200th birthday Blessed Frederic!  Let us follow your example of drawing closer to God by drawing closer to the poor.

Photos: (Top) Society spiritual advisor Reverand Pedro Villarroya, executive director David Fields, board president Claire Padama, housing director Ron Mulvihill and Vincentian services director Catalina Miller sing "Happy Birthday" to Frederic.  (Bottom) Frederic's birthday cake.