Last News Update of the Year!
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
-Maya Angelou
As part of St. Vincent de Paul, each one of us has the opportunity, every day, to make an impact in the lives of others. Especially as Vincentians, our call is to take that extra step – to go the extra mile to make someone feel valued. Recognizing the humanity in each other and serving with compassion, is the message of Christmas.
May the baby in the manger remind us that there is power in the little things that we do every day that show we care.
Blessings to each of you and your loved ones this Christmas season
and Happy New Year from all of us at the SVdP Council Office.
Young Adults Vincentian Ministry
Calling all Young Adults (ages 20-40) who want to learn more about our Vincentian call to service and want to work together to create a greater impact in our communities!
Please email us at: Spirit@svdpseattle.org
Finance Updates
Mattress Delivery Charge:
The board has approved reinstating the $35 delivery fee per order. You will see this adjustment on your next bill from the council. We will be reassessing in six months both, the delivery fee and the cost of items based on gas prices and inflation.
Safeway Gift Card orders from the Council:
Per the Board of Directors meeting in November 2023, conferences who order gift cards will be asked to pick them up at the council offices by pre-arranging a visit with finance@svdpseattle.org
W-9 Update
We are all in this together!
AT THIS TIME, WE EXPECT ALL CONFERENCES TO BE USING THE TREASURY PORTION OF ConfDB TO ADDRESS THIS CRITICAL IRS REQUIREMENT.
Thank you to all who are following board approved policy.
For those of you who might still have questions, here are the needed steps you need to take in the next couple of weeks:
- Collect all W-9’s (per the policy)
- Email W-9’s to finance@svdpseattle.org or send via regular Post Office to: St. Vincent de Paul at 5950 4th Ave S. Seattle, WA 98108
- All W-9’s require (name of payee and tax number of payee – no matter the address) should be included on the document and in ConfDB.
- A master list of already collected W-9’s will be updated monthly, and it can be found on ConfDB.
- Finance will review if the W9 matches the IRS and we will address discrepancies at this time. DO NOT ALTER or OMIT any information.
For questions, reach out to finance@svdpseattle.org
Helpline Volunteers Needed
Become a Vincentian SVdP Helpline Volunteer!
Helpline volunteers will undergo an orientation, training and shadowing experience with a Helpline Specialists.
This is a long-term volunteer position with a 2–3-hour shift once a week between the hours of 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday thru Friday. 
If interested, please contact volunteer@svdpseattle.org
Click the button below to learn more about the position and qualifications:
Partners in the Gospel
Click here if you would like to revisit our previous SVdP News Update on Partners in the Gospel.
In response to Partners in the Gospel, we have created a transition committee made up of varying Vincentians from our precincts. Stay tuned for future developments related to our own journey as Vincentians as we navigate together through Partners in the Gospel.
For questions or comments email: Spirit@svdpseattle.org
Upcoming Dates
Our next Ozanam Orientation will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 8:30am to 12:30pm – location to be determined. We invite Conferences to host, if interested, please contact vincentiansupport@svdpseattle.org
Click below to register for the upcoming Ozanam Orientation:
Future Ozanam Orientation Dates:
- Saturday, May 4, 2024
- Saturday, September 21, 2024
- Saturday, November 16, 2024
Future Rendu Orientation Dates:
- Saturday, February 24, 2024
- Saturday, June 1, 2024
- Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Click here to learn more about the required Ozanam and Rendu Orientations.