Following the organization motto, "To help other people help themselves," the society responds to the corporal works of mercy through action, service, and prayer.

The St. Joseph, Mantua, Conference of the St. Vincent DePaul Society was established in the Fall of 1997.  By collecting and distributing the funds and material goods of the more fortunate among us, the St. Vincent DePaul Society helps feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and shelter the homeless. To visit the St. Vincent DePaul web site, click here.

Collections for their work are usually held the second full weekend of each month following each of the Masses. They meet on the first Tuesday of every month at St. Joseph's Church. They welcome new members to join them in their work.

In addition to providing help with utility bills, groceries & Christmas,
the group is currently involved in two ministry activities:

On the third Wednesday evening of each month, they entertain the folks of Maplewood Care Center in Streetsboro, Ohio, with a Bingo Night.  An hour and a half is spent with the residents, who get great pleasure form their attendance. Bingo gifts and refreshments are also supplied (donations appreciated!).

St. Joseph's St. Vincent de Paul Society also serves those who use the Amelia DiGirolamo Portage County Clothing Center on the second and fifth Tuesday of each month from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A program of Family and Community Services, the Portage County Clothing Center provides gently used clothing as available to low income families and individuals at no charge and also reduces the waste stream by recycling used clothing. Donations of clothing in good condition (clean, folded right side out; put in bags, boxes or on hangers; labeled-men, women, children) are accepted at the Center (3377 St. Rt. 59, Ravenna, Ohio 44266) during hours of service: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; Tuesday Evenings 6:00-8:00 p.m.; 2nd Saturday of each month 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. clothes that are clean, folded and in manageable boxes. For more information, please call 330.296.0503.

Please consider joining the SVDP - many hands make light work!

MEMBERS
Irene Welling (President), Carol Hetzel (Vice President), Deborah Mazanec (Secretary), Elaine Walters (Treasurer), Marie Minard, Julie Buonpane, Bob Hetzel, Ed Kodash, Joan Kodash, Dolores Skupski, Lyle Tayerle, Lynda Tayerle.

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