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SVdP Sends Infrastructure and Budget Letter to Congress
SVdP Sends Infrastructure and Budget Letter to Congress 1200 628 Jill Pioter

On behalf of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and those we serve, SVdP National President Ralph Middlecamp recently sent a letter to Congress, urging Senators and Representatives to prioritize programs and policies that ensure poor and vulnerable families have access to stable housing, health care, and access to economic opportunity.

Click here to read the full letter, or visit our Voice of the Poor page to learn more.

To learn more about how you can contact your own elected officials about important issues like this, please sign up for our Voter Voice program.

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Our Faith in Action…Even During the Pandemic
Our Faith in Action…Even During the Pandemic 1200 628 Jill Pioter

The Our Faith in Action: Today’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul special Pandemic episode that aired on EWTN is now online for viewing anytime! If you missed it on EWTN, you can watch it here!

Even if your Council or Conference was not featured, we encourage you to make use of this video. Ideas include:

  • Share it on your social media to show the community how Vincentians are serving neighbors in need.
  • Send to donors or prospective donors to remind them of the good work being done by Vincentians across the country.
  • Watch the video as part of a Conference meeting to gain new ideas for service.

Tell us how your Conference is using Our Faith in Action in the comments!

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Eviction Moratorium and Rent Assistance Update
Eviction Moratorium and Rent Assistance Update 1200 628 Jill Pioter

The Supreme Court has struck down the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) eviction moratorium. Millions of renter households who have struggled to pay rent as a result of the pandemic now face homelessness.

For neighbors in need at risk of eviction, help is available. Find rental assistance available in your community here. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has also created a comprehensive resource for finding housing assistance.

Our updated COVID Response Guide has more information on housing-related assistance and a host of additional resources related to hunger, health care, and more. Download it now on our COVID-19 Response page.

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Benefits of National Solidarity
Benefits of National Solidarity 1200 628 Jill Pioter

The Benefits of National Solidarity
(Services Subsidized by the Operating Budget)

Conference & Council Support
  • Fundraising
    > Fund Development Training
    > National Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run
    > National Friends of the Poor® Grants
    > National Vehicle Donation Program
    > Assistance with Major Gift Solicitation
    > Planned Giving Tool Box
    > Accessible Development Resources
    > Corporate Giving Program Template
    > National Meetings Fundraising Program
    > Individual Development Consultation
    > Domestic/International Disaster Relief
    > Online Giving Program
    > Coordination of Major Gifts
    > Building Endowment Fund
  • Youth and Young Adult Support
  • Information Technology Services and Support
  • Financial Advice
  • Meeting Management
  • Thrift Store Consultation
  • SVdP Housing Program Information
  • Support for New Councils and Conferences
  • Aggregation and Institution Process
  • New Member Recruitment: Invitation to Serve
  • Best Practices: Identification, Publication and Promotion
  • Publications, Handbooks and Forms (many available in Spanish)
  • Governance: Training/Accountability/Compliance with the Rule, Bylaws, Policies, Procedures and Laws
  • Licensed Trademark Protection of our name
  • Problem Solving (Governance, Ethical, Legal, Spiritual and Technical)=
Communications/Public Relations
  • Media Outreach and Promotion
  • Editorial and Public Relations Support
  • Frederic’s E-Gazette (includes SVdP in the News)
  • Logo and Graphics Branding
  • The Society DVD
  • National Websites
    > Public
    > Members
    > Youth and Young Adults
    > Haiti
    > National Vehicle Donation Program
    > Friends of the Poor®
    > Development
    > Membership Database and Tutorial
    > National Stores
Vincentian Spiritual Formation
  • Serving in Hope
  • Vincentian Reflections
  • Ozanam Orientation
  • Retreats and Workshops
    > National Meetings
    > Midyear Meetings
    > Regional Meetings
  • Invitation for Renewal Leadership Program
  • Vincentian Servant Leadership Pathways
  • Vincentian Celebrations Notebook
  • Spiritual Advisors
    > Training
    > Handbook
  • Formators
    > Training
  • Heritage Pilgrimage to Paris
  • Formation and Training Materials
  • SVdP Resources
Advocacy Support
  • Voice of the Poor Resources
  • Immersion Re-entry Program
  • Legislative Update
  • Poverty in America DVD
  • Maintaining Relationships with Elected Officials
Management of the National Council
  • National Office Administration
    > Accounting
    > Payroll
    > Accounts Receivable/Payable
    > Human Resources: Resources, Records, Benefits
    > Building and Equipment
  • Professional and Staff Support for National Committees
  • Professional and Staff Support for National Officers
  • Meeting Management (National, Midyear, Regional, National Board
  • Development for National Council
    > Annual Giving
    > Programmatic Solicitations
    > Online Giving
    > Planned and Major Gifts
    > Foundation Solicitation
    > Corporate Sponsorships
    > Consultation and Collaboration With Other SVdP Fundraisers
  • Strategic Plan Implementation
    > I. Expand and strengthen our network of friends
    > II. Encourage and support Vincentians on their spiritual journey
    > III. Advocate for and work towards a more just world
    > IV. Promote deeper and meaningful relationships with those we serve
    > V. Develop, improve, and expand services
  • Episcopal Advisor Relationships
  • Management and Disbursement of Domestic and International Disaster Funds
  • IRS Nonprofit Group Exemption
  • National Group Insurance
  • Domestic and International Twinning (Solidarity With the World’s Poor)
  • Consolidation and Preparation of Annual Report
  • Coordination of National Election
  • Collection/Disbursement of International, National and Regional Solidarity Dues
  • Conflict Resolution Team for Councils and Conferences
  • Maintain National Archives
Maintaining Relationships With
  • International Council and Vincentian Family
  • U.S. Bishops
  • Catholic Charities
  • Campaign for Human Development
  • Catholic Relief Services
  • Catholic Health Association
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Hispanic & Latino Task Force Update
Hispanic & Latino Task Force Update 1200 628 Jill Pioter

Members of the Hispanic & Latino Task Force (HLTF), along with the other members of the Multicultural & Diversity Committee (MCD), i.e., African American Task Force, were honored with the opportunity to lead Vincentians attending the National Assembly in Houston in the public recitation of the Holy Rosary. The HLTF recited the Holy Rosary in Spanish and English, starting in Spanish and alternating the praying of the Mysteries between the two languages. The response from those in attendance was incredible! Many Vincentians expressed the joy and enthusiasm they felt from participating in the praying of the bilingual Rosary.

On Saturday, August 28, members of the HLTF were blessed to present a workshop in Spanish. Jaqueline De Leon, Pura Santanglo, and Lalo Rodela were honored to present the workshop, “Discovering and Nurturing Our Value as Future Servant Leaders.” There were 30 attendees at the workshop and the response was nothing short of amazing.

Many National Assembly attendees have been anxiously awaiting the opportunity to attend a workshop in their preferred language (in many cases their only language), instead of listening to the translation of what is being presented. This is a testament to the growth of the seeds sown years ago by members of the MCD as well as our National President’s commitment to maintaining and increasing our diverse membership. These events demonstrate how the Society is increasing accessibility and opportunities for our Vincentian formation, as well as educating and advocating for the issues that directly impact those we serve, i.e., language barriers. Thank you to those who have spent numerous hours coming up with the strategies to make these things happen. Thank you to all those who assisted in making this happen and most of all, thank you to those who attended both of these beautiful events.

As Co-chairs of the HLTF, Jaqueline De Leon and Lalo Rodela are determined and excited about continuing to provide new opportunities to those we serve. Along with the representatives for each Region, they will continue to promote and support increased accessibility, opportunities, and advocacy to all those we serve.

Lalo Rodela
HLTF, Co-chair

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What Makes a Good Board Member?
What Makes a Good Board Member? 1200 628 Jill Pioter

It’s important to know what is involved in being a good Board member.

BoardSource, considered the premier voice of nonprofit governance, notes that “While all effective Board members understand and meet their basic responsibilities, truly exceptional Board members do more. They go beyond the basics and pay attention to how they approach Board service. These six characteristics build on straightforward Board duties and focus on key traits of exceptional Board members.”

Click here to read the BoardSource article which explains each characteristic.

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PPP Loan Scam Alert
PPP Loan Scam Alert 1200 628 Jill Pioter

We recently received the following voice mail on a personal cell phone:

“Hi this is Emma XXXX and I’m following up regarding your eligibility for forgiveness and it looks like your application is incomplete and needs to be submitted before the end of the deadline. It is urgent that you return the call to complete your application and to avoid payment or punishment. If you could please call our dedicated eligibility counseling at 1-800-XXX-XXXX to complete your application and finalize your involvement at soon as possible. Again the number is 1-800-XXX-XXXX, thank you and I hope you have a nice day.”

This call has all of the telltale signs of fraud: it was unsolicited, I did not provide my personal cell when National Council applied for their PPP Loan and the caller does not provide the name of the organization.

We all know we should never provide social security numbers, banking/credit card information, or upfront payments, but fraudsters can be tricky and work to make you comfortable enough to provide this information or find a way into your computer and infect it with malware.

Fraudulent calls and emails may appear legitimate at first glance. Emails often use the correct logos for an organization and even direct you to an official-looking website. Be skeptical before you respond or click on a link in an email. Are you expecting the call or email? If the information is pertinent to your current work, move your mouse pointer over the email to reveal the actual full address of the sender and determine if it looks correct. An email regarding a business or government program does not normally come from a personal account or a foreign country. Also, look for misspellings or incorrect grammar in the email. If it looks off, it is most likely a scam. If you are afraid that you may still be missing important information, google the website of the actual organization and using the contact information found on their website call or email them to verify the authenticity. Do not forward the email to others for their opinion, it may contain a virus and forwarding can further spread to others. If it still seems fishy, delete without clicking or responding.

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Welcome to Vincentian News & Updates!
Welcome to Vincentian News & Updates! 1200 628 Jill Pioter

Welcome to Vincentian News & Updates! We’ll use this space to share some of the articles and news that have traditionally been distributed via the e-Gazette, including upcoming webinars and events and noteworthy items about our poverty programs, formation, and governance. Our goals are twofold:

  1. To make newsworthy items easier to access. The blog is searchable, and more easily accessible than a once-a-week email.
  2. To make the e-Gazette shorter. By hosting the bulk of every article here on the members’ website, the e-Gazette email will be shorter to scroll through.

Is your Conference or Council doing something noteworthy you’d like to share with the National Council? Email us your good news!

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