​Who we help

We provide assistance to people in need regardless of their race, religion and ethnicity.

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Where we help

We help residents in the Charlottesville City and Albemarle County area, including our fellow church parishioners.

 

What we can provide 

Assistance with rent, utilities, food and emergency needs 

Information about alternative assistance and resources

Ongoing case management

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How we help

The home visit is the focus of our work. Following a phone interview, two Vincentians will visit persons requesting help to listen, understand the situation and determine how we can support the individual or family. A Vincentian is not judgmental and always looks to see the face Christ in all those who we serve. 

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Safeguarding Policy

Our Vincentians are committed to protecting the rights of all people and to ensuring  that vulnerable persons of all ages are protected from physical and mental violence, injury, abuse, and exploitation, including sexual abuse.  In all of our communications and contact with our friends in need, we follow the Society of St. Vincent de Paul National Council Safeguarding Policy, which can be found here: https://members.ssvpusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/National-Safeguarding-Policy-Help-3.22-1.0c.pdf

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The role of a Vincentian is to walk beside those in need in helping them to determine solutions for the challenges they face while always reminding them of the presence of God in their lives.