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Resolving Conflicts
2026-03-25 19:00 (America/Chicago)
This workshop will help Vincentians address conflicts as they arise, present some of the key skills needed for conflict resolution, and present a strategy for addressing and resolving any conflicts/disputes that may arise. It will also discuss what procedures need to be followed should a member(s) or an officer continue to cause problems and need to be removed from a conference or council.
Live webinar at 7:00pm Central
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Vincentian Friendship and Community Multicultural & Diversity Committee Meeting
2026-03-24 19:00 - 20:00
The Multicultural & Diversity Committee of the SVDP National Council Board of Directors is charged with prayerfully creating an inclusive culture by means of researching, developing, proposing ideas, and leading projects that will give each member of the Society the opportunity to contribute and express their charisms.

MCDC Focus Areas
Building Awareness
Bridging Abilities
Broadening Friendship and Community
Embracing Diversity
Weaving Bonds

Multicultural & Diversity Committee MCDC Meetings are held virtually via Zoom on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7PM CT.
Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkceupqjsiGtY7mBccFAOw21t4TrPyzGvE

Reentry Shared Interest Group Call
2026-03-20 12:00
Friday, March 20th
12 Noon Central Time
Registration link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85278141301?pwd=[REDACTED]

March Voice for the Poor Third Thursday Webinar
2026-03-19 14:00 - 15:00
Thursday March 19
2pm – 3pm Central Time
This joint Voice for the Poor and Poverty Action Committee webinar will introduce ALICE — households that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — with income above the poverty level, but below the cost of basics.
You’ll also get to know United For ALICE the national research and action hub working to illuminate the challenges these household face. This webinar will include an overview of key ALICE measures, such as the ALICE Threshold and the ALICE Household Survival Budget, as well as demographic data, trends in financial hardship, and examples of how organizations across the country are using the data to promote financial stability for ALICE. You will learn where to find your state and county ALICE data and the many tools and resources available on the United For ALICE website.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8GdJFRfrRWyXskannLAEHw

Vincentian Friendship and Community Shared Interest Groups (SIG) Meeting
2026-03-17 19:00 - 20:00
Vincentian Friendship and Community Shared Interest Groups (SIG) allow Vincentians with shared interests to collaborate and discuss issues of relevance related to their SIG and to bring their requests and ideas forward to the Friendship and Community Multicultural & Diversity Committee for additional consideration at the National and Council levels of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. All efforts are grounded in the Society’s mission, the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul, and the principles of faith, service, and justice.
All members of the Society are invited to join in Shared Interest Groups (SIG) Meetings.
Register here –
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sORlpJUyQ16W-u3VxdvpuQ

March Getting Ahead Practitioner Call
2026-03-16 12:00 - 13:00
12 pm – 1 pm Central
Facilitators will review survey results from the new Getting Ahead 101 sessions, which is the new prerequisite to Facilitator Training. Vincentians interested in participating in the training are strongly encouraged to do the Getting Ahead 101 session.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7eE3YJmYS3e_32cDixenFQ

SVdP Youth and Young Adult Hangout!
2026-03-12 19:00
Topic: Youth and Young Adult Hangout!
Time: Mar 12, 2026 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Conference Coaches' Call - YYAEL
2026-02-26 19:00
Meeting Topic: What a YYA Meeting Looks Like
Time: February 26th at 7:00 PM (Central Time)
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85691244905?pwd=[REDACTED]
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Also, click here to check out the SVdP socks!

Finding Servant Leaders: Recruitment & Succession
2026-02-25 19:00
We need a new President for our Conference or Council – how do I find one? Join the Leadership Formation Subcommittee as they discuss succession planning, recruitment of new Conference and Council Leaders, and guiding potential new leaders in discerning their personal call to servant leadership.
Live webinar at 7:00pm Central
Click here to register!

Voice for the Poor Third Thursday Webinar
2026-02-19 14:00 - 15:00
Thursday, February 19th
2 pm – 3 pm Central
There is great importance of storytelling in changing attitudes and policies. Who better to do this than Vincentians?
We see the direct result of poverty every day and we are actively engaged and working to end homelessness by our work. Join a webinar by the Voice for the Poor National Committee and learn how to do this more effectively.
Register here – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/htJ9bbynQfq-H9dNayN-cw

Spiritual Advisor Formation & Training
2026-02-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-10 18:30 - 20:30
Spiritual Advisor Formation & Training
For Spiritual Advisors, Associate Spiritual Advisors, or those thinking of becoming Spiritual Advisors – join us for this three-part training and formation program. Whether you are new or experienced, if you have never previously attended, please register and attend this program led by Tim Williams, Senior Director, Formation & Leadership Development.
Over three evenings, about 2 hours each session, you will learn about Vincentian Formation, the role of the Spiritual Advisor, tools, resources, and reflections you can use, and Vincentian Discernment and Consensus.
We also encourage attendance by Conference and Council Presidents, who have “a special responsibility for promoting Vincentian spirituality.”

This is a three part workshop, and you can register for all three nights at the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1xOatnQbSd6lVYTtbYyZ7A

Part I – Tuesday, Feb. 10, 6:30-8:30
Part II -Wednesday, Feb. 11, 6:30-8:30
Part III -Thursday, Feb. 12, 6:30-8:30

Workforce Development Webinar – Using AI Tools for Resume Optimization
2026-02-12 10:30 - 11:30
Thursday February 12th
10:30 am – 11:30 am Central Time
Join Joshua McKie from SVdP Georgia as he will walkthrough their new Income Advancement Program, a workforce development initiative. Joshua uses the latest AI tools and resume optimization to strengthen employability and candidate matching. He will also provide tips and tricks on strategic job search to conducting successful interviews.
Register here – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/r-6JqGDNSwOZQAqLhqnkBg

Poverty Action Committee Book Club
2026-02-06 14:00
Join us on Friday, February 6th at 2 pm Central Time for the Poverty Action Committee Book Club discussion of the Matthew Desmond book, “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City.”
You can find the book on Amazon – https://shorturl.fm/VuEfh.
Register for the webinar and discussion here – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JWkRassHRQOwbN7f_KBysQ

Getting Ahead Facilitator Training
2026-02-04 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-28 17:30 - 20:30
Wednesday, January 28th from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Central Time and Wednesday, February 4th from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Central Time.
Conferences and Councils across the county are running Getting Ahead in a Just – Getting-By world, a comprehensive program that empowers individuals to build their own personal plans for economic security and create Systemic Change. The online Facilitator Training Webinars will equip you with all the knowledge and resources to start a Getting Ahead program in your area or get involved with an existing program. Registration closes to allow for ordering/shipping/reading books from aha! Process.
Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’-By World is a licensed work of aha! Process, Inc. The National Council of the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a licensed provider of facilitator training for the Getting Ahead program.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dSmerJpjSSu70zFHIxHrGA

January 2026 National Board Meeting
2026-01-31 09:00, 2026-01-30 13:00
You are invited to the January 2026 National Board Meeting Zoom webinar!
Jan 30, 2026 01:00 PM
Jan 31, 2026 09:00 AM
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Survival Kit for Conference Presidents
2026-01-28 19:00
Do you feel swamped by the administrative work involved in running your Conference? This workshop can help! We’ll show you how to define your Conference’s key responsibilities and introduce practical tools to simplify planning and fulfilling those responsibilities.
Click here to register!

January Getting Ahead Practitioner Call
2026-01-26 12:00 - 13:00
12 pm – 1 pm Central
Members of the Getting Ahead Leadership Team will review concepts and answer questions from facilitators on Modules 0 through 3. What are your challenges or questions? Do you need help explaining any of the exercises in those modules?
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tO4HmUtTQfeLpVYAATymug

Conference Coaches' Call for Vincentians - YYAEL
2026-01-22 19:00
SVdP USA YYAEL is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting
Topic: Conference Coaches’ Call-Why & How YYA
Time: Jan 22, 2026 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Zoom Replay with SVdP & SEEK26
2026-01-15 19:00
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Free socks or shirt for the first 25 people who attend!

Voice for the Poor Third Thursday Webinar
2026-01-15 14:00 - 15:00
Voice for the Poor Third Thursday Webinar
January 15th
2 pm – 3 pm Central Time
Learn creative ways to get our neighbors in need engaged in advocacy. The Committee will also share its policy focus for the upcoming year.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/aE6j6-e-QginiYlmwEEkKg

Zoom Replay with SVdP & SEEK26
2026-01-08 19:00
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Free socks or shirt for the first 25 people who attend!

Poverty Action Committee Meeting
2025-12-23 13:00 - 14:00

Voice for the Poor Committee Third Thursday Webinar
2025-12-18 14:00 - 15:00
The December Voice for the Poor Committee’s Third Thursday webinar will feature Ingrid Delgado, National Director of Public Policy and Advocacy, and Steve Uram, National Director of Poverty Programs, as they will look back at the 2025 legislative year, discuss the current state of play on Capitol Hill, predict what Congress is likely going to do in 2026, and advise Vincentians on increasing their advocacy engagement in the new year.
DATE: Thursday December 18, 2026
TIME: 2 pm Central
REGISTRATION LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LvtQqHQmTqmL667azYaPuw

Multicultural Diversity Committee Meetings
2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:00
Time: 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkceupqjsiGtY7mBccFAOw21t4TrPyzGvE
All members of the Society are welcome to attend the regular working meetings of our National Committees, either in person or via Zoom. Only the appointed members of the committees participate in the discussions and work – all others attend as observers. Meetings are scheduled for every 4th Tuesday of the month.

Getting Ahead 101 (Second Session)
2025-12-16 18:30 - 19:30
Getting Ahead 101
Dec. 16th 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm CST
Are you interested in the Getting Ahead program? Whether you want to start a Getting Ahead program or just want to learn more about it, this call is for you. Learn everything you need to know to start the program in your conference or council. Please attend this session before you sign up for the Getting Ahead Facilitator Training.
Register here – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GUAZSKvSSeqlneU5fXRFMw

Getting Ahead 101
2025-12-16 13:30 - 14:30
Getting Ahead 101
Dec. 16th 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm CST
Are you interested in the Getting Ahead program? Whether you want to start a Getting Ahead program or just want to learn more about it, this call is for you. Learn everything you need to know to start the program in your conference or council. Please attend this session before you sign up for the Getting Ahead Facilitator Training.
Register here – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hSCl-qGbSjiB2az2ZtKj7A
