Louisville High School Students Lend a Helping Hand

As part of this year's Senior Service Days at Louisville High School, a number of students are volunteering their time to help the Society of St. Vincent de Paul help others in our local communities. Through Friday, these students will help at the Society's main store in Los Angeles and at its Cardinal Manning Center in Skid Row.

Thank you, Louisville High School!

Photos (top-bottom): Kathleen Labog helps sorts clothes, while Julia Kuretski helps in the production department.

Society thanks Louisville High School

Society Executive Director David Fields (left) speaks before the Louisville High School student body on Thursday prior to presenting a $1,000 check to the school's principal, Kathleen Vercillo, for having the most high school students participate in St. Vincent de Paul's Hike for the Homeless.

Besides the hike, which raised money for St. Vincent de Paul's Cardinal manning Center (shelter) in Skid Row, a number of the students also assisted at the Society's Fourth Annual 'An Evening with the Society' benefit in Universal City. St. Vincent de Paul is excited about the positive image these young people have shown in helping individuals who are less fortunate, and look forward to building a stronger union with Louisville and other local high schools and colleges.

Photos (l-r): Often mistaken for being related to President Barack Obama, Society Executive Director David Fields jokes that he is not a relative; Posing for the check presentation are (l-r) Louisville High School's Michael Bates & Kathleen Vercillo, Students Veronica Black & Marissa Deems, and the Society's David Fields & Claire Padama.

Hike for the Homeless is a success!

Thank you to everyone who supported last Saturday's 1st Annual Hike for the Homeless in Griffith Park. Approximately 400 individuals of all ages (plus many of our four-legged friends) participated. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's Cardinal Manning Center for the homeless in Skid Row.

You're invited to view this video from the Hike!

Save the Date - April 2, 2011

Hike for the Homeless on April 2 in beautiful Griffith Park in Los Angeles and witness the beauty that surrounds this iconic city.

Adults, students and pets on leashes are invited to hike the 2.64 mile Fern Canyon Trail or 2 mile Old Zoo trail at their own pace, beginning at 8:15 a.m. near the Merry-go-round lot.

Registration is just $25 for adults, $15 for students and $5 for pets, with all proceeds benefiting the Society’s of St. Vincent de Paul’s Cardinal Manning Center and its work with homeless men and women with children. Registration includes a t-shirt, refreshments and a light breakfast. Various sponsorship packages are also available.

For more information and to register, go to www.hike4thehomeless.com or call 213-229-9970.