L.A. Dodgers Pitcher Javy Guerra invites you to support SVdPLA

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.

Happy Memorial Day from St. Vincent de Paul

May we never forget the sacrifices many brave men and women have given over the years.  In honor of Memorial Day, the Society's three thrift stores in Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oxnard will be CLOSED TODAY.

Are You a Busy Working Mom?

Check out the Society's new television commercial: Are You a Busy Working Mom?

HUGE 50% off Mother's Day $ale on May 12

Celebrate MOM with great gifts at deeply discounted prices on Saturday, May 12 at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's 50% off Mother's Day Storewide Sale (some exclusions apply) in Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oxnard.  You can't go wrong!  And, mom will love you even more!

St. Vincent de Paul store locations can be found on the right side of this blog.

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Thank you for your support!

St. Vincent de Paul Stores are located in Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oxnard. Store sites and telephone numbers can be found in the right-hand column of this blog.

HUGE 50% off Easter $ale on Saturday, April 7 in L.A., Long Beach and Oxnard

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Shopping St. Vincent de Paul Stores help many individuals

When YOU shop the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores in Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oxnard, YOU save BIG on household items you need most! Simultaneously, your support helps support the Society's local charitable programs for families and individuals in need. It's a win-win situation! Thank you for your support!

HUGE Easter $ale on Saturday, April 7

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St. Patrick's Day Storewide Sale on SATURDAY, March 17 at all three St. Vincent de Paul Stores

HUGE 50% off St. Patrick's Day storewide sale (some exclusions apply) on SATURDAY, MARCH 17 at all three St. Vincent de Paul locations in Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oxnard!

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St. Patrick's Day Storewide Sale on March 17 at all three St. Vincent de Paul Stores

HUGE 50% off St. Patrick's Day storewide sale (some exclusions apply) on Saturday, March 17 at all three St. Vincent de Paul locations in Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oxnard!

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50% off Valentine's Day $ale, February 14 in L.A. Long Beach & Oxnard

Don't let this sale pass you by. Happy Valentine's Day from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul!

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Save the Date: 50% off Valentine's Day $ale, February 14 in L.A. Long Beach & Oxnard

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Winter Shelter Tour Puts Face on Homelessness

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul recently held a special tour called 'Gimme Shelter II' at the Ventura National Guard Armoury, site of the Society's emergency winter shelter in West Ventura County.

Individuals and prospective members of the Friends of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul visited the shelter to get a first-hands look at the day-to-day operation. The shelter is a safe haven for more than 100 individuals nightly during the winter. Following the visit, the group went next door to Barber Volkswagen where they spoke with community leaders.

David Fields, executive director of the Society, also spoke about St. Vincent de Paul's thoughts on additional programs to assist the homeless in the cities of Ventura and Oxnard.


Photos (top to bottom): Society staff set up cots for the evening; Marc Melinkovich, who helps oversee the winter shelter, talks to the group about the program; One of the meals being prepared for the homeless at the shelter; The group meets at Barber Volkswagen following the tour to discuss the local homeless problems and possible future goals.
Photos by Ron Mulvhill

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. and his wish for equality for all people! Happy MLK Day!

The Society's three thrift stores in Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oxnard will be open during regular business hours today, January 16. Store revenue helps all people in need through the Society's various charitable programs. PLUS...YOU save big bucks on clothing and household items you need most.

Help Yourself. Help Others. Shop St. Vincent de Paul.

St. Vincent de Paul Store in Los Angeles is open today

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul's store in Los Angeles (210 N. Avenue 21, 90031) is open today, Monday from 9 am to 5:30 pm. However, our other two stores in Long Beach and Oxnard are closed.

All three Society stores will be open during regular business hours on Tuesday.

HUGE $ale on December 22 at all three St. Vincent de Paul Stores

Christmas $ale coming to Los Angeles, Long Beach & Oxnard

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TODAY - BLACK FRIDAY $ALE in L.A., LONG BEACH & OXNARD

TODAY...Black Friday $ale at St. Vincent de Paul stores in Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oxnard. 50% off storewide savings (some exclusions apply) on already everyday LOW PRICES! Help yourself, Help others. Shop St. Vincent de Paul.

* LOS ANGELES - 210 N. Avenue 21, 90031 / 323-224-6280 / Hours: 8 am to 6 pm
* LONG BEACH - 2750 PCH, 90804 / 562-494-9955 / Hours: 8:30 am to 6:30 pm
* OXNARD - 1258 Saviers Rd., 93033 / 805-487-1500 / Hours: 6 am to 6 pm

Happy Thanksgiving!

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul's Council of Los Angeles wishes everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! Eat hearty and rest today because tomorrow, November 25, is the Society's HUGE Black Friday $ale at its stores in Los Angeles, Long Beach & Oxnard!

Help yourself. Help others. Shop St. Vincent de Paul.