St. Vincent de Paul News

Last week, we celebrated Labor Day where we honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the achievements of the United States. Hopefully we were able to take time out and spend the day with family and friends.
Unfortunately, Labor Day does not provide a break from the poor of our community; there are still utility shut offs, home rental needs and the needs of basic shelter that occur without any break or a day off. This week, we were able to provide utility assistance for three families who had pending shutoffs. We also give beds to two families so children in those houses could actually sleep in their own bed as opposed to using couches, sleeping bags and chairs for sleeping. We helped one family get caught up on their rent payments. Finally, our contacts allowed for an individual who, along with her four children and were currently homeless and living out of a car, to get emergency shelter
placement at one of the Evansville homeless shelters yesterday evening. It is only through the kindness and generosity of our St Ben’s parish community that this help is possible. Thanks for not taking a holiday break with your support.