SVdP's St. Madeleine Conference in Pomona in NEED of Christmas Toys

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s St. Madeleine Conference in Pomona, which is a group of ‘Vincentian’ volunteers who help enhance the quality of life for the local disadvantaged and working-poor throughout the year, is in GREAT need of new, unwrapped toys for local children of families who already have signed up for assistance.

According to David Rodriguez, president of the Society’s St. Madeleine Conference, toys are needed for 120 children between the ages of 8-12. Financial gifts are also appreciated to purchase the gifts. The deadline for donations is December 19.

Financial gifts – earmarked ‘2011 SVdP Christmas Help’ – can be mailed to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul St. Madeleine Conference, 931 E. Kingsley Ave., Pomona, CA 91767. Toy donations also can be dropped off at the above address from 9 am to 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday, and 7:30 am to 5 pm on Sunday until December 19. Info: 909-865-4433.

Thanksgiving assistance needed by SVdP Volunteer Conferences in North Hollywood & Los Angeles

Society's St. Patrick Conference in North Hollywood

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s St. Patrick Conference in North Hollywood is seeking the public's assistance with food donations and financial gifts for its Thanksgiving distribution to the local poor and homeless. Assistance is needed with the following:

• Thanksgiving Baskets – Canned beans, canned fruit, canned tuna, canned green beans, pasta, cereal, fresh vegetables, coffee, cream and sugar are needed for 80 families. Donations accepted from 9 am to 8 pm until November 20 at 6153 Cahuenga Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91606.

• In addition, financial gifts to purchase the needed food can be earmarked ‘2011 SVdP Thanksgiving’ and sent to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul St. Patrick Conference at the above address.

For more information, please call 818-752-3240 and ask for St. Vincent de Paul.


Society's St. Bernadette Conference in Los Angeles

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s St. Bernadette Conference in Los Angeles is seeking the public's assistance with food donations and financial gifts for its Thanksgiving basket distribution to the local poor.

• Thanksgiving Baskets – Cranberry sauce, green beans, corn, chicken broth, evaporated milk and turkey gravy are needed for 100 families. Donations accepted from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday thru Friday, until November 21 at 3825 Don Felipe Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90008.

• In addition, financial gifts to purchase the needed food can be earmarked ‘2011 SVdP Thanksgiving’ and sent to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul St. Bernadette Conference at the above address.

For more information, please call 323-293-4877 and ask for St. Vincent de Paul.

More Thanksgiving help requested by SVdP Volunteer Conferences

Society's St. Madeleine Conference in Pomona

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s St. Madeleine Conference in Pomona is seeking the public's assistance with food donations and financial gifts for its Thanksgiving distribution to the local poor and homeless who have already signed up for the baskets. Assistance is needed with the following:

• Thanksgiving Baskets – Canned food for 100 families. Donations accepted from 9 am to 4:30 pm until November 17.

• Community Thanksgiving Meal – Rolls, Bread, Yams, Canned Vegetables, Gravy, Butter and Punch for 80 individuals. Donations accepted from 9 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, in the parish office (and) from 7:30 am to 5 pm on Sunday in the parish hall until November 22.

In addition, financial gifts to purchase the needed food can be earmarked ‘2011 SVdP Thanksgiving’ and sent to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul St. Madeleine Conference, 931 E. Kingsley Ave., Pomona, CA 91767.

For more information, please call 909-865-4433.


Society's Nativity Conference in Los Angeles

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s St. Nativity Conference in Los Angeles is seeking the public's assistance with food donations and financial gifts for its Thanksgiving basket distribution to the local poor who have already signed up for the baskets.

Items sought include frozen turkeys and canned food for 40 families. Donations can be delivered from 9 am to 5 pm until November 18 to Nativity Church, 937 W. 57th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037.

In addition, financial gifts to purchase the needed food can be earmarked ‘2011 SVdP Thanksgiving’ and sent to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Nativity Conference at the above address.

For more information, please call 323-750-0534.