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Pitcher Javy Guerra of the Los Angeles Dodgers encourages you to support the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and its charitable programs in the counties of L.A., Ventura and Santa Barbara.  For more information on how you can have your tax-deductible usable donations picked up for FREE, please call 800-974-3571 or visit the Society's web page.

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Please remember the Society this week...

As we begin another week...PLEASE help us help countless children, women and men in need during these tough economic times. Your usable donations of clothing, furniture, appliances, electronics, vehicles and more benefit MANY individuals through the Society's outreach programs. Our donation trucks will pick up your donations FREE. Call one of the two numbers on the above flyer today. Thank you.

Society seeks churches and businesses for donation drop boxes

To ALL Priests/Pastors in the counties of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara:

Help the Society of St. Vincent de Paul help others (and keep your church and business location clean) by having a Society donation box at your church. Each box is 6-feet-high, 4' wide and 4' deep, and benefits many people in need!

Our trucks will pick up ALL donations on a regular basis, and you'll feel good knowing that YOU helped make a difference for the local undeserved. All donations are either sold in St. Vincent de Paul's thrift stores to help fund its local charitable services, or are given to families/individuals in extreme-need through the Society's free distribution program.

Information: Tony Terrazas, Society store director, at 323-224-6214.

Closing 2011 & Welcoming 2012 this Weekend

As 2011 comes to an end, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul thanks its wonderful 'Vincentian' volunteers and donors for their support of the Society's charitable programs and three thrift stores in Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oxnard. Because of YOU, countless lives were changed for the better during a difficult economy.

Reminder - Year-end tax savings can be had for YOU today! Financial gifts and usable donations of clothing, furniture, appliances, electronics and vehicles can be made by calling 323-224-6280 or 1-800-974-3571. Donations are tax deductible as the law allows.

The Society asks for your continued support in 2012 so that many more children, women and men may see their lives enhanced through St. Vincent de Paul's outreach programs.

Happy New Year everyone!

Help Us Help Others on BUNDLE SUNDAY, December 11

This Sunday, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul seeks your donations of tax-deductible clothing, household goods, electronics and misc. items - as well as newspapers. Your donations help families and individuals in need!

St. Vincent de Paul donation trucks will be at the below parishes from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. this Sunday, December 11. Feel free to drop off your donations during this time, which is known as Bundle Sunday!

* Holy Name of Jesus: 2190 W. 31st St., LOS ANGELES
* St. Joseph: 11854 Acacia Ave., HAWTHORNE
* St. Kevin: 4072 Beverly Blvd., LOS ANGELES
* St. Martha: 444 N. Azusa Ave., VALINDA
* St. Mel: 20870 Ventura Blvd., WOODLAND HILLS
* St. Philip the Apostle: 151 S. Hill Ave., PASADENA
* St. Rose of Lima: 1305 Royal Ave., SIMI VALLEY

* Note - Large items of furniture, appliances and vehicles can be donated by calling 323-224-6280 or 800-974-3571.

Make your tax-deductible donations count this Sunday, November 13

This Sunday, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul seeks your donations of tax-deductible clothing, household goods, electronics and misc. items - as well as newspapers. Your donations help families and individuals in need!

St. Vincent de Paul donation trucks will be at the below parishes from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. this Sunday, November 13. Feel free to drop off your donations during this time, which is known as Bundle Sunday!

* American Martyrs: 624 15th St., MANHATTAN BEACH
* Our Lady of Perpetual Help: 23233 Lyons Ave., SANTA CLARITA
* Sacred Heart: 10800 Henderson Rd., VENTURA
* St. Cyprian: 4714 Clark Ave., LONG BEACH
* St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: 1835 Larkvane Rd., ROWLAND HEIGHTS
* St. Marcellinus: 2349 Strong Ave., CITY OF COMMERCE
* St. Jerome: 5550 Thornburn St., LOS ANGELES

* Note - Large items of furniture, appliances and vehicles can be donated by calling 323-224-6280 or 800-974-3571.

Your donations this Sunday can help MANY families in bad economy

This Sunday, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul seeks your assistance with donations of tax-deductible clothing, household goods, electronics and misc. items - as well as newspapers. Your donations help families and individuals in need!

St. Vincent de Paul donation trucks will be at the below parishes from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. this Sunday, November 6. Feel free to drop off your donations during this time, which is known as Bundle Sunday!

* Holy Family: 18708 Clarkdale Ave., ARTESIA
* Holy Family: 1527 Fremont Ave., SOUTH PASADENA
* Good Shepherd: 505 N. Bedford Dr., BEVERLY HILLS
* St. Frances of Rome: 501 E. Foothill Blvd., AZUSA
* St. James: 415 Vincent St., REDONDO BEACH
* St. John the Evangelist: 6028 S. Victoria Ave., LOS ANGELES
* St. John of God: 13819 S. Pioneer Blvd., NORWALK

* Note - Large items of furniture, appliances and vehicles (running or not) can be donated by calling 323-224-6280 or 800-974-3571.

Help the Society improve the quality of life for local families and individuals in need

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul asks for your help this Sunday with donations of tax-deductible clothing, household goods, electronics and misc. items - as well as newspapers. Your donations will help families and individuals in need!

St. Vincent de Paul donation trucks will be at the below parishes from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. this Sunday, October 23. Feel free to drop off your donations during this time, better known as Bundle Sunday!

* Holy Family: 209 E. Lomita Ave., GLENDALE
* Holy Trinity: 209 N. Hanford Ave., SAN PEDRO
* Mary Star of the Sea: 870 W. 8th St., SAN PEDRO
* Old Mission Santa Ines: 1760 Mission Dr., SOLVANG
* St. Basil: 637 S. Kingsley Dr., LOS ANGELES
* St. Elizabeth: 1879 N. Lake Ave., ALTADENA
* St. Helen: 8912 Southgate Ave., SOUTH GATE

* Note - Large items of furniture, appliances and vehicles (running or not) can be donated by calling 323-224-6280 or 800-974-3571.

Help the Society improve the quality of life for local families and individuals in need

This Sunday, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul asks for your help with donations of tax-deductible clothing, household goods, electronics and misc. items - as well as newspapers. Your donations help families and individuals in need!

St. Vincent de Paul donation trucks will be at the below parishes from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. this Sunday, October 16. Feel free to drop off your donations during this time, better known as Bundle Sunday!

* Our Lady of Grace: 5011 White Oak Ave., ENCINO
* St. Bruno: 15740 Citrustree Rd., WHITTIER
* St. Madeleine : 931 E. Kingsley., POMONA
* St. Maria Goretti: 3954 Palo Verde Ave., LONG BEACH
* St. Raymond: 12348 Paramount Blvd., DOWNEY

* Note - Large items of furniture, appliances and vehicles (running or not) can be donated by calling 323-224-6280 or 800-974-3571.

Donate your usable clutter to St. Vincent de Paul this Sunday

Do you have clutter that is usable and can help people in need during this difficult economy? This Sunday, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul asks for your help with donations of tax-deductible clothing, household goods, electronics and misc. items - as well as newspapers.

St. Vincent de Paul donation trucks will be at the below parishes from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. this Sunday, October 9. Feel free to drop off your donations during this time, better known as Bundle Sunday!

* St. John Baptist De La Salle: 10738 Hayvenhurst, GRANADA HILLS
* St. Bede: 215 Foothill Blvd., LA CANADA
* Ascension: 517 W. 112th St., LOS ANGELES
* Our Lady of Refuge: 5195 Stearns St., LONG BEACH
* St. Luke: 5605 Cloverly Ave., TEMPLE CITY
* St. Elizabeth: 6635 Tobias Ave., VAN NUYS

* Note - Large items of furniture, appliances and vehicles (running or not) can be donated by calling 323-224-6280 or 800-974-3571.

Your tax-deductible donations are needed this Sunday

As the calendar rolls into Fall, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul asks for your help this Sunday with donations of tax-deductible usable clothing, household goods, electronics and misc. items - as well as newspapers.

St. Vincent de Paul donation trucks will be at the below parishes from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. this Sunday, October 2. Feel free to drop off your donations during this time, better known as Bundle Sunday!

* Sacred Heart: 2989 N. Lincoln Ave., ALTADENA
* Our Lady of Perpetual Help: 10727 S. Downey Ave., DOWNEY
* St. Joseph: 11901 Acacia Ave., HAWTHORNE
* St. Mariana De Paredes: 7922 Passons Blvd., PICO RIVERA
* Santa Rosa: 668 S. Workman, SAN FERNANDO

* Note - Large items of furniture, appliances and vehicles (running or not) can be donated by calling 323-224-6280 or 800-974-3571.

Help someone in need this Sunday with a usable donation

Help Us Help Others this Sunday by donating your tax-deductible usable clothing, household goods, electronics and misc. items - as well as newspapers - to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

St. Vincent de Paul donation trucks will be at the below parishes from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. this Sunday, September 25. Feel free to drop off your donations during this time, which is affectionately known as Bundle Sunday!

* St. Thomas More: 2510 S. Fremont Ave., ALHAMBRA
* Blessed Junipero Sierra: 5205 Upland Rd., CAMARILLO
* St. Louise De Marillac: 1720 E. Covina Blvd., COVINA
* St. Brendan: 310 S. Van Ness Ave., LOS ANGELES
* St. Rita: 50 E. Alegria Ave., SIERRA MADRE
* St. Peter Claver: 5649 E. Pittman St., SIMI VALLEY
* St. Gregory the Great: 13935 Telegraph Rd., WHITTIER
* St. Mel: 20870 Ventura Blvd., WOODLAND HILLS
* Our Lady of Assumption: 3175 Telegraph Rd., VENTURA

* Note - Large items of furniture, appliances and vehicles (running or not) can be donated by calling 323-224-6280 or 800-974-3571.

Bundle Sunday in a City Near YOU!

Help Us Help Others this Sunday by donating your tax-deductible usable clothing, household goods, electronics and misc. items - as well as newspapers - to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

St. Vincent de Paul donation trucks will be at the below parishes from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. this Sunday, September 18. Feel free to drop off your donations during this time, which is affectionately known as Bundle Sunday!

* St. Gertrude: 7025 Garfield Ave., BELL GARDENS
* Sacred Heart: 344 W. Workman St., COVINA
* St. Anthony of Padua: 1050 W. 163rd St., GARDENA
* St. Martin of Tours: 11967 W. Sunset Blvd., LOS ANGELES
* St. Joseph: 6220 E. Willow St., LONG BEACH
* Mary Star of the Sea: 463 W. Pleasant Valley Rd., OXNARD
* St. Mary of the Assumption: 7215 Newlin Ave., WHITTIER

* Note - Large items of furniture, appliances and vehicles (running or not) can be donated by calling 323-224-6280 or 800-974-3571.

Help Us Help Others on Bundle Sunday - September 11

As we pause to remember the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 this weekend, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul asks you to carry on the spirit of helping others on Sunday by donating your tax-deductible usable clothing, household goods, electronics and misc. items - as well as newspapers - to St. Vincent de Paul.

Society donation trucks will be at the below parishes from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 11. Feel free to drop off your donations during this time, which is affectionately known as Bundle Sunday!

* St. Jerome: 5550 Thornburn St., LOS ANGELES
* St. John the Evangelist: 6028 S. Victoria Ave., LOS ANGELES
* Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal: 820 N. Garfield Ave., MONTEBELLO
* Holy Redeemer: 2401 Montrose Ave., MONTROSE
* St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: 1835 Larkvane Rd., ROWLAND HEIGHTS
* Our Lady of Perpetual Help: 23233 Lyons Ave., SANTA CLARITA
* St. Christopher: 629 S. Glendora Ave., WEST COVINA
* St. Joseph the Worker: 19850 Cantlay St., WINNETKA

* Note - Large items of furniture, appliances and vehicles (running or not) can be donated by calling 323-224-6280 or 800-974-3571.

It's time again for Bundle Sunday!

Help Us Help Others this Sunday by donating your tax-deductible usable clothing, household goods, electronics and misc. items - as well as newspapers - to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

St. Vincent de Paul donation trucks will be at the below parishes from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. this Sunday, August 28. Feel free to drop off your donations during this time, which is affectionately known as Bundle Sunday!

* Our Lady of the Assumption: 435 Berkeley Ave., CLAREMONT
* St. Pancratius: 3519 Saint Pancratius Pl., LAKEWOOD
* Christ the King: 624 N. Rossmore Ave., LOS ANGELES
* Transfiguration: 2515 W. MLK Jr. Blvd., LOS ANGELES
* Holy Name of Mary: 724 E. Bonita Ave., SAN DIMAS
* Nativity: 1447 Engracia Ave., TORRANCE

* Note - Large items of furniture, appliances and vehicles (running or not) can be donated by calling 323-224-6280 or 800-974-3571.

Donations to be accepted on Bundle Sunday, August 21

Help Us Help Others this Sunday by donating your tax-deductible usable clothing, household goods, electronics and misc. items - as well as newspapers - to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

St. Vincent de Paul donation trucks will be at the below parishes from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. this Sunday, August 21. Feel free to drop off your donations during this time, which is affectionately known as Bundle Sunday!

* St. Dominic Savio: 13400 Bellflower Blvd., BELLFLOWER
* St. Finbar: 2010 W. Olive Ave., BURBANK
* St. Barnabas: 3955 Orange Ave., LONG BEACH
* St. Basil: 637 S. Kingsley Dr., LOS ANGELES
* St. Bernard: 2516 W. Ave. 33, LOS ANGELES
* Our Lady of the Rosary: 14815 Paramount Blvd., PARAMOUNT
* Our Lady of Peace: 15444 Nordhoff St., NORTH HILLS
* Sacred Heart: 10800 Henderson Rd., VENTURA

* Note - Large items of furniture, appliances and vehicles (running or not) can be donated by calling 323-224-6280 or 800-974-3571.

Help the local disadvantaged on August 7 in a city near you

Help the disadvantaged on Sunday by donating your tax-deductible usable clothing, household goods, electronics and misc. items - as well as newspapers - to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

St. Vincent de Paul donation trucks will be at the below parishes from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. this Sunday, August 7. Feel free to drop off your donations during this time, which is affectionately known as Bundle Sunday!

* Holy Family: 18708 S. Clarkdale Ave., ARTESIA
* St. Bernard: 9627 E. Beach St., BELLFLOWER
* St. Joseph: 11854 Acacia Ave., HAWTHORNE
* St. John the Evangelist: 6028 S, Victoria Ave., LOS ANGELES
* SS. Felicitas & Perpetua: 1190 Palomar Rd., SAN MARINO
* St. Rose of Lima: 1305 Royal Ave., SIMI VALLEY
* St. Jude: 32032 Lindero Canyon Rd., WESTLAKE VILLAGE

* Note - Large items of furniture, appliances and vehicles (running or not) can be donated by calling 323-224-6280 or 800-974-3571.

Help make a difference for those in need this Sunday

Help the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Help others this Sunday. Donate your tax-deductible usable clothing, household goods, electronics and misc. items - as well as newspapers - to the Society's Bundle Sunday program at a parish near you.

St. Vincent de Paul donation trucks will be at the below parishes from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on July 31. We thank you in advance for your assistance, as your donation will help restore lives through our various local outreach programs.

* St. Frances of Rome: 501 E. Foothill Blvd., AZUSA
* St. Bartholomew: 252 Granada Ave., LONG BEACH
* Immaculate Conception: 740 S. Shamrock Ave., MONROVIA
* St. Thomas Aquinas: 1501 S. Atlantic Blvd., MONTEREY PARK
* Holy Cross: 13955 Peach Hill Rd., MOORPARK
* St. Mary: 1600 E. Avenue R4, PALMDALE

* Note - Large items of furniture, appliances and vehicles (running or not) can be donated by calling 323-224-6280 or 800-974-3571.

Help make a difference for those in need this Sunday

Helping others in need is a rewarding feeling. But, don't take my word for it. Try it out for yourself. Please donate your tax-deductible usable clothing, household goods, electronics and misc. items - as well as newspapers - to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul this Sunday.

St. Vincent de Paul donation trucks will be at the below parishes from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on July 24. Just bundle your donations by Sunday and drop them off at the church nearest you.

* St. Mary Magdalen: 2532 Ventura Blvd., CAMARILLO
* St. Denis: 2151 S. Diamond Bar Blvd., DIAMOND BAR
* Resurrection: 3324 Opal St., LOS ANGELES
* SungSam Korean: 1230 N. San Fernando Rd., LOS ANGELES
* St. Hilary: 5465 Citronell Ave., PICO RIVERA
* St. Jude: 32032 Lindero Canyon Rd., WESTLAKE VILLAGE
* St. Bernardine of Siena: 24410 Calvert St., WOODLAND HILLS

* Note - Large items of furniture, appliances and vehicles (running or not) can be donated by calling 323-224-6280 or 800-974-3571.