2008 Annual Report - St. Vincent de Paul

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16 Mike & Susan When Mike pictured his life, he never thought there would be a time when he couldn’t provide for his family. His wife, Susan, drove school buses and he had always worked in packaging plants. Mike didn’t particularly enjoy his job, but his sense of devotion to his wife and four children motivated him to work hard. Summertime was hard when Susan wasn’t working, but they always managed to save a little during the school year to help keep them on top of bills. Then, Mike lost his job due to budget cuts just weeks after Susan stopped working for the summer. Two months went by and Mike still couldn’t find work. Affording even food became impossible. When Mike couldn’t ask family and friends for help any longer, he turned to St. Vincent de Paul. For three months, Mike visited the West End food pantry in order to give his family food. That was all the help he needed until he found a new full-time job and was back on his feet.
Edith and Carl Lindner Choice Food Pantry It looks like a miniature grocery store with its metal shelves, grocery carts and brown paper bags, but it’s much more. The Edyth and Carl Lindner Choice Food Pantry is where a father, just laid off, has found a way feed his family right now. It is where a woman on a fixed income receives enough food to last the rest of the week. It is a place where neighbors meet with neighbors; where only a name badge separates volunteers from those in need; a place where hope begins. Along with the Edyth and Carl Lindner Choice Food Pantry, St. Vincent de Paul oper- ates 6 parish-based food pantries and many food closets to feed the hungry in virtually every corner of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. In 2008, over 50,000 people received not just a bag of groceries, but the strength to continue on through a tough situation. “I’m so blessed. The help saved my life. To my friends at St. Vincent de Paul, thanks so very much.” Lynette Community programs 2008 SOCIETY of ST. VINCENT DE PAUL / ANNUAL REPORT 17
Page 3 and 4: Everyone is called to be a servant
Page 5: Dear Friends, Last year was filled
Page 8 and 9: 8 Kathryn Kathryn held close the ph
Page 10 and 11: 10 For years Cassandra worked in fo
Page 12 and 13: 12 Jack & Debbie Jack and Debbie ta
Page 14 and 15: 14 Leanne Leanne has devoted her li
Page 18 and 19: 18 Some of Our Other Programs Opera
Page 20 and 21: 20 Total value of program services
Page 22 and 23: 22 Parish List Society of St. Vince
Page 24 and 25: 24 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Neyer Mr.
Page 26 and 27: Special Thanks We offer our sincere
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2008 Annual Report - St. Vincent de Paul

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