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December 2015 Volume 51, Number 3 Newsletter of The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix Diocesan Council stvincentdepaul.net

ANDREA BOCELLI sings at our downtown dining room Story on page 3 Excerpts from Archbishop Oscar Romero’s “Prophets of a Future not our Own” ANDREA BOCELLI We plant seeds that one day will grow. We cannot do everything. sings at Henry Unger We water seeds already planted, An opportunity for God’s grace to knowing that they hold future promise. enter and do the rest. Dining Room The Society We lay foundations that will need And there is a sense of liberation in further development. realizing that. This enables us to do On Thursday, Dec. 3, we were honored and blessed to host something. And do it very well. We provide yeast that produces international opera singer and humanitarian Andrea Bocelli, his of Planting effects beyond our capabilities. We may never see the end results, wife Veronica and daughter, Virginia, at our downtown Phoenix but that is the difference between Henry Unger Dining Room at the Human Services Campus. We are prophets of a future not the master builder and the worker. Mr. Bocelli helped to dedicate the new St. Vincent de Paul Seeds for our own. basketball court donated by Celebrity Fight Night Foundation. We are workers, not master It may be incomplete, but it is a He surprised the crowd by singing a beautiful acapella version builders, ministers, not messiahs. beginning, a step along the way. of Ave Maria during the ceremony. the Future 3 We want to give a very special thanks to founder and chairman of Celebrity Fight Night, Jimmy Walker, Executive All of us who work together to help those in the words of Archbishop Oscar Romero, who lived in San Salvador Director Sean Currie, and Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, for need, whether through service or financial and who, like all of us, wished to make a difference. He was a helping to coordinate and participate in this special event. resources, often wonder if our assistance has champion of the rights of the poor, and was ruthlessly killed during made a change in the status of poverty in Mass on March 24, 1980. central and northern Arizona. Do our efforts Archbishop Oscar Romero was assassinated trying to make a ever change the lives of the poor? difference in the lives of the poor. In his own words, he would be one to plant the seeds, but not live to see his seeds grow to maturity. Most of us will never be asked to make the ultimate sacrifice. But Whether we are members, volunteers or corporate sponsors, we are asked to have faith, in that what we do today, will someday we all want to know if we are making a difference. We can make a difference in the future. The battle against poverty is not count the numbers of meals we provide or how much was easy. Sometimes we are disappointed that we may not live to see spent on rent or utilities, but it is much more difficult to count the results of the seeds that we have planted. Rest assured that the number of people who have transitioned out of poverty. the seeds planted today will eventually grow to maturity, as “we are prophets of a future not our own.” 4 The resources we spend today may not show us immediate benefits, but they will show success in the future. We’ve now implemented a “Systemic Change” program at St Vincent de Paul, which we call a pathway out of poverty. Can we count

those lives that we will change or is that change still in the 1 future? Either way, we should never be discouraged. We must Frank M. Barrios, President continue our efforts to make a difference and take solace from Phoenix Diocesan Council

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international non-profit organization dedicated to serving the poor and providing others with the opportunity to serve. The Phoenix Diocesan Council has been 2 5 6 assisting central and northern Arizona families since 1946. Programs P.O. Box 13600, Phoenix, Arizona 85002-3600 Diocesan Council President Editor/Writer include services for the homeless, medical and dental care for the 1. From left: Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, opera singer Andrea Bocelli, Celebrity 4. F rom left: Veronica Bocelli, daughter Virginia Bocelli, Andrea Bocelli, Mayor Greg Joseph J. Riley Mary Chou-Thompson Diocesan Council President Editors/Writers working poor, charity dining rooms, thrift stores, a transitional housing Fight Night Executive Director Sean Currie, and Celebrity Fight Night founder Stanton and SVdP executive director Steve Zabilski, cut the ribbon to inaugurate Frank Barrios Mary Chou-Thompson Jimmy Walker. the new basketball court. Executive Director Contributing Writer shelter and general assistance for individuals in need through 85 Esther Martinez 2. From left: Joan Goldfarb, Susan French, SVdP executive director Steve Zabilski, 5. International opera singer and humanitarian Andrea Bocelli at SVdP Henry Unger StephenExecutive J. Director Zabilski Gretchen Burnton parish conferences of charity. Steve Zabilski Editorial Assistant and Nancy Walker. Dining Room. Carol Jacobs ChiefChief DevelopmentPhilanthropy Officer Officer Editorial Assistant If you have a change of address, please call (602) 261-6921. 3. International opera singer and humanitarian Andrea Bocelli and Jimmy Walker, 6. Henry Unger Dining Room guests play basketball in the new court with Phoenix ShannonShannon Clancy Carol Jacobs stvincentdepaul.net chairman and founder of Celebrity Fight Night at St. Vincent de Paul’s Henry Unger Mayor Greg Stanton. Dining Room.

2 Vincentian CONNECTION December 2015 stvincentdepaul.net 3 Turkey Tuesday This year for Turkey Tuesday, 12 News’ Bruce Cooper and Caribe Devine went head-to-head in a friendly competition with Mark Curtis and Vanessa Ruiz to see who could collect the most turkeys in the nation’s largest one-day turkey drive. At the end of the day, the real winners were the hundreds of families who received the turkeys and were able to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner thanks to the tremendous generosity of our partners and community members.

Million Can Crusade Thank you to 12 News, Bashas’, KNIX Radio Morning Show Stars Ben and Matt just concluded the 8th Annual “Million Can Food City, KLOVE and Air1 for ST. VINCENT Crusade.” The Million Can Crusade has grown to be the standard-bearer of St. Vincent de Paul making all of it possible! food drive events, thanks to loyal listeners of this nationally honored team at KNIX. We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to KNIX, Safeway and Albertsons for their incredible support in helping DE PAUL to feed those in need during the holidays. From left: SVdP staff: Chef Chris Hoffman, Jamie Bethune, and Lee Henry; HOLIDAY KNIX 102.5 staff: Ben Campbell, Matt McAllister, Robyn Moore and Barrel Boy. FOOD DRIVES

Walmart-FOX Sports Radio Food and Turkey Drive There’s still time to donate to the food and turkey drive hosted by FOX Sports Radio and Walmart. Show your support by dropping off nonperishable food and turkey donations at any Walmart in central and northern Arizona through the end of December! From left: FOX Sports Radio hosts Jody Oehler, Mike “MJ” Jurecki and Mike Bauer. FOX 10 with Safeway and Albertsons Safeway and Albertsons stores will continue their great support of St. Vincent de Paul efforts with our first-ever state-wide food drive, thanks to the wonderful support of FOX 10. The drive began December 1 and is generating Arizona Balloon Classic record pounds of food donations for our famed “Love in a Box” home food Thousands of fans of the Arizona Balloon Classic, Arizona’s largest hot-air balloon event, will deliveries through our food pantries. We salute FOX 10 in Phoenix for this effort help St. Vincent de Paul through proceeds from this special event, including a drive to collect that will help change the face of hunger in Arizona, and give special thanks to peanut butter and gently-used shoes. This exciting event happens December 18 through 20 at Albertsons and Safeway for their pioneering partnership. the Fear Farm complex, on 99th Avenue North of McDowell and includes evening balloon glows, morning races, contests and more! Five dollar discount coupons are available at all Dunkin’ Donuts locations on the Valley’s west side. For more information, visit abcfest.com.

4 Vincentian CONNECTION December 2015 stvincentdepaul.net 5 Photo credits (clockwise from above): 1. Jayson Khademi and a volunteer plant in the raised beds. 2. Food truck owners grow fresh produce in rented raised garden beds. 3. (From left) Resident Gardener Tony Kasowski, Saffron Jak owner, Jayson Khademi, Urban HEAD CHEF GIVES BACK Farm Director David Smith, and Emerson Fry Bread owner, Lorenzo Emerson.

AFTER RECEIVING HELP Head Chef Chris Hoffman teaches a healthy cooking class at SVdP. This story could start with a Craigslist job ad being “The biggest thought I had was giving back. The position FOOD TRUCK GARDEN answered in early June. But really, it began years was also intriguing, but giving back and being a part of what St. Vincent de Paul does in feeding people, really interested me.” before that. Chris Hoffman, St. Vincent de Paul’s LAUNCHES AT URBAN FARM head chef, is not here by accident. SVdP helped On his first day, Chris walked over to Sister Carmel, one of the Chris and his family 12 years ago, and when he staff members who had helped him previously. He let her know Despite high summer temps, Jayson Khademi, co-owner of Saffron Jak, a local Lorenzo Emerson, owner of Emerson Fry Bread, is renting two saw the ad for a head chef pop up on Craigslist, he was working here now and thanked her for what she did to Phoenix food truck, spent many mornings volunteering in St. Vincent de Paul’s raised beds. For Lorenzo, this partnership is about connecting help him during his time of need. Urban Farm. It was during this time, he and SVdP resident gardener, Tony his work with his family and his community. “I want to be more he knew it was where he needed to be. Kasowski, hatched a plan to create a new partnership that will allow local food self-sustained. I want to be able to feed my family and my Today, if you were to follow Chris around the kitchen, you’d have trucks to feed their clients and the homeless with produce grown in our farm. community with our food trucks. You always have to give back.” Born and raised in New York, Chris started his love affair with food at an to work hard to keep up. As head chef, Chris is responsible for early age. sorting through food donations, planning menus and running The partnership will allow each food truck owner to grow fresh produce in a SVdP’s Urban Farm grows and harvests hundreds of pounds a kitchen that serves 4,500 meals a day. This meal count raised garden bed. By working with our staff, they receive seasonal growing of fresh produce every week. These fruits and vegetables are “While I was in high school, my mom was always working, so I cooked a lot includes SVdP’s valley-wide dining rooms. tips and education about locally sourced produce. In addition to a monthly rent then used in our kitchens and added to food boxes to feed at home. I wasn’t a gourmet cook or anything, but I had an uncle I was very to cover the cost of supplies, each food truck will donate meals to help us feed families in need. close to who was a Catholic priest and a big foodie. Whenever I stayed with Despite his tremendous workload, if you asked Chris, it’s still those who are homeless. him, he was always cooking good food, and it got me interested,” Chris said. not nearly as stressful as other chef positions he’s held.

“I thought this would be a great way to connect with the community. Because After graduating from culinary school, Chris began working in several “I come in here every day, and I love my job. At other places, that’s what St. Vincent de Paul is all about – feeding those in need and If you’re interested in joining us in our work, the different restaurants. His most exciting gig came in 1999. He applied to be there’s a lot of pressure to be perfect. It’s so different here. connecting with the community. So what better way than to have six or seven farm is always looking for volunteers and donations, a chef at the Ritz Carlton in Jamaica. He got hired, moved to Jamaica and The goal here isn’t to be perfect, it’s to be food trucks that are out there every day, to talk about where our produce comes whether service or material. met his wife. After three years, they decided to move to Arizona. kind. Everyone is so grateful, warm and from,” says Jayson. Visit Urban Farm on our website welcoming.” Chris wants to start bringing stvincentdepaul.net to learn more, Unfortunately, the job market in Phoenix was not so great in 2002 and his daughter and nieces and nephews As this pilot program kicks off, we are currently partnered with five food trucks – or sign up to volunteer! Chris’s daughter was born at the same time. “We were a young family, in to volunteer in the family dining room, Saffron Jak, Emerson Fry Bread, Luncha Libre, Frites Street and Rock A Belly. and we were struggling. A lot of places wouldn’t hire me because they said so they can see that life isn’t perfect I was overqualified. I just couldn’t find a job. I was applying everywhere.” for everyone.

That’s when Chris decided to call St. Vincent de Paul. Corpus Christi, the “Lots of people are struggling, even food pantry closest to him, helped him with rent, food boxes and signed his people you wouldn’t think. You have to be grateful for everything you have. BLUE CROSS On Oct. 17, Blue Cross Blue Shield, a long-time St. Vincent de Paul partner, family up for the holiday Adopt-A-Family Program. “The help from St. Vincent That’s the main thing – be grateful brought nearly 100 volunteers, including staff and family members, to our de Paul was huge. I will never forget it.” and give back when you can.” BLUE SHIELD main campus for a day of service. The volunteers served in our Urban Farm, did meal preparation in our kitchen After being out of work for six months, he landed a job at The Phoenician, SERVICE DAY and prepared sack lunches for our homeless guests. This special partnership a prestigious resort in Phoenix. He worked there for ten years. After The recognizes and promotes Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Nourishing Arizona initiative, Phoenician, he did a two-year stint as sous chef at Lone Butte Casino until AT SVDP which aims to help people understand the importance of good food and how June of this year. That’s when he came across the Craigslist ad for SVdP’s to make healthy eating decisions. head chef position.

6 Vincentian CONNECTION December 2015 stvincentdepaul.net 7 VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Celebrating Volunteers Teen’s Life St. Vincent de Paul volunteer Andy Andreano (right) namesake of the Andy Andreano Lifetime Transformed in We held our final Volunteer Appreciation Achievement Award, presented the award to Ron Kudulis. Luncheon this year in September as a way to Ron has been volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul for 14 years. Unexpected Way give thanks and recognize the hard work of He has faithfully served in one of our valley dining rooms, his parish’s As Esteban Chavez, Jr., walks through the volunteers who have gone above and beyond food pantry and our food reclamation warehouse. According to Mary Thomas, SVdP Food Reclamation Manager, Ron is very humble and main campus of St. Vincent de Paul, he is to serve their neighbors in need. We presented reliable. Mary knows she can always call Ron and he will round up a greeted by nearly everyone who passes by. our Andy Andreano Lifetime Achievement group of his fellow parishioners to come in and get the job done. He stops to chat with a few people, including Award to Ron Kudulis for his faithful work in “He’s a very hard worker and so is his group. And he knows what he’s staff, asking how their day is going. our food bank department. doing since he’s been here for 14 years! He deserves this recognition,” she says. It’s clear he is comfortable and well known at SVdP, but if you Norma Carrillo, Esteban’s volunteer service coordinator, noticed his had asked him a year ago if he thought this would be the case, dedication right away. “Esteban has become an exemplary volunteer. he would have a very different answer for you. There is not enough of him to go around. He is in high demand!” Our In April of 2014, Esteban was charged in a criminal incident, And still even after several months of volunteering, Esteban’s biggest Honorees which resulted in his spending two nights in jail and ongoing eye-opening experience was still head. legal proceedings. When asked about that time in his life, Esteban thinks back and says, “I was a different person back “After going through all the departments, I felt like something had then. I was materialistic and cared about what people thought changed inside me, but not completely. I still didn’t feel grateful of me.” enough. But then I walked into Special Ministries. The first day I walked in, I wanted to cry.” Spending two nights in jail and facing the possibility of more jail time got Esteban thinking. “I felt like I just threw my whole On that first day, Esteban looked around life away. One second changed everything.” But his biggest and saw what homelessness really looked “ I realized that change was yet to come. like. Housed on our main campus, Special having a lot of Ministries welcomes homeless guests and material things in Neil Patel from Toyota/Lexus Financial Volunteer Services Coordinator Norma Carrillo presented Director of Retail Operations Ed Dubiel presented an After the incident, Esteban began a long road of legal provides them with showers, clothing, shoes, Services was the keynote speaker of an award to Esteban Chavez, Jr., who has put in 1,400 award to David Hicks for his dedicated service to our proceedings and currently wears a mandatory ankle bracelet counseling, and referral services. It was here life isn’t everything. the event. hours of service in just one year. Shifting Gears Bicycle program. until his final court judgment. At first he was only allowed to be that Esteban saw how much need there at home or school. But his mother suggested he use his free is for the homeless population in Phoenix, You don’t need a time to volunteer at SVdP. and he realized that he was still ungrateful lot of nice things in for everything he had. But he also noticed Over the summer, Esteban committed himself to learning the something else. order to be happy.” ins and outs of several programs. The guests he helped had smiles on their faces. They were grateful Proving to be a tremendous asset and help to each department, for every item they were given. Esteban was quickly sought after because of his time commitment and willingness to learn every aspect of the job. “I realized that having a lot of material things in life isn’t everything. He volunteered in the Dream Center, served food in the dining You don’t need a lot of nice things in order to be happy.” room, handled family intakes, translated in the ‘barbershop’, Clinic Director Janice Ertl presented an award Director of Retail Operatons Ed Dubiel and Katie Strand. Food Services Manager Jerry Castro and worked in the food reclamation warehouse, volunteered for After volunteering in Special Ministries for three months, his entire to Ellen O’Connor and Helen Rinne for winning Katie was recognized for her volunteer work in our thrift Family Dining Room award winner, Jim Chase. Hearts and Hands events and even took on security detail in outlook on life changed. He became more humble and more caring. the Wound Team award for their service in our stores where she sifts through donated jewelry to help store Jim faithfully serves in our dining room every the dining room. He saw how little some people have and knew that despite his medical clinic. managers easily receive and display the jewelry in stores. Monday night and at any other events where circumstances, he should always be grateful. extra help is needed. continued on page 10

8 Vincentian CONNECTION December 2015 stvincentdepaul.net 9 VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

And this new attitude spilled into every aspect In fact, Steve has offered Esteban a job at of Esteban’s life. After returning to school for SVdP on multiple occasions, but each time his senior year, several students criticized Esteban has refused. the school’s decision to let him return after the accident. Esteban admits that in the past “I don’t want to make any huge commitments these comments would have made him angry right now, because I’m still going through and defensive. legal proceedings, but more than that, I’m here to help people. I’m here because I want But after spending so much time with those to be here. It’s not about the money for me.” in need, he realized he didn’t need to impress anyone anymore. He realized there were more And it shows. In the year that Esteban has important things in life to worry about and so been at SVdP, he has put in 1,400 volunteer much he could be doing to help others. hours and was recognized for his work during Esteban and his parents, with Executive Director Steve Zabilski Kitchen Takeover Returns to Next Phase a recent Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. at the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. Throughout his time here, Esteban has grown While he waits for his final court judgment, close to SVdP Executive Director Steve Esteban continues to volunteer, studies fire Family Dining Room with Zabilski. Steve always encourages him and sciences at Phoenix College to become a gives him advice. firefighter, and would also like to become a Vincentian at a local SVdP food pantry. “Esteban is wise and mature far beyond his WILDFLOWER BREAD COMPANY years, and has a gracefulness and gentleness “Coming here changed me. It changed my Bustling servers and cooks, known as Breadheads, to Phoenix with her husband and two daughters. that is frankly uncommon for people of any life. I don’t know what’s going to happen Families in our Next smiling guests, and delicious food, filled the dining Giving back to the community is not a new thing age, much less a young person,” says Steve. in the future, so I will leave it all up to Phase Family Dining room, which had been decorated early in the for Wildflower Bread Company. This Kitchen “We’re a better organization as a result of him God and remember to always be grateful Room were surprised by day by Wildflower staff. The tables were adorned Takeover event was the culmination of a two- being a part of St. Vincent de Paul.” in the meantime.” with white tablecloths and Halloween-themed week campaign called “Wildflower Cares,” where another special evening centerpieces. Guests enjoyed an exclusively- the restaurant partnered with “No Kid Hungry” Wednesday, Oct. 14, prepared menu that included artisan bread, fresh to help in the fight against childhood hunger. as local-restaurant salad, grilled surf and turf, lemon-garlic grilled chain Wildflower Bread shrimp, comfort sides and homemade desserts. During this campaign, Company transformed Founder and President of Wildflower Bread Wildflower successfully raised WHO SAYS our evening meal into Company, Louis Basile, attended the event, 421,490 meals to feed a fine-dining experience helping wherever it was needed and spending during a St. Vincent time with guests. hungry children in Arizona. YOU CAN’T BUY de Paul Kitchen Takeover. “We chose to do this Kitchen Takeover tonight, “There are too many children in this country because we believe it’s our responsibility to help who go to sleep hungry and wake up hungry. others in need. It’s part of our DNA. We call I applaud No Kid Hungry and St. Vincent de Paul ourselves Breadheads; what makes Wildflower for their commitment to providing care to our HAPPINESS? so special are the folks that work here, our community. Wildflower is honored to support customers, and the ability to come to a place them in their mission, and with the help of our like St. Vincent de Paul. We’re incredibly grateful loyal customers and generous Breadheads, THRIFT STORE LOCATIONS: for the opportunity to come here and serve I believe we are truly making a difference,” Every thrift store Apache Junction Kingman Mesa Prescott these families.” said Louis. 2540 W. Apache Trail 218 E. Beale St. 2352 W. Main St. 935 Fair St. purchase benefits (480) 380-4515 (928) 753-4399 (480) 644-0887 (928) 771-9696 Bullhead City Lake Havasu City Payson Surprise Similar to the Fox Restaurant Concepts Kitchen This is the second Kitchen Takeover initiative at 780 Marina Blvd. 761 N. Lake Havasu Ave. 1006 S. Beeline Hwy 12851 W. Bell Rd. those who need it most. (928) 758-3108 (928) 453-1399 (928) 474-4476 (623) 875-5004 Takeover that occurred in August, families were St. Vincent de Paul in the past few months, and Shopping at a St. Vincent de Paul thrift store is always Chandler 1850 Commander Dr. Phoenix unaware of the special meal that awaited them. we continue to invite restaurants of all sizes to an adventure. From hidden treasures to the most 963 W. Elliot Rd. (928) 453-5414 8231 N. 7th St. SAVINGS FOR YOU. (480) 812-1156 1851 Commander Dr. (602) 861-2634 join us for future meals in our Family Dining practical items, you’re bound to find something that HELP FOR OTHERS. Cottonwood (928) 453-3125 2945 E. Bell Rd. “It was a genuine surprise and simply amazing. Room. We are grateful and inspired by the will make you smile. We have 18 locations throughout 2101 E. Fir St. Mayer (602) 493-8126 central and northern Arizona to serve you. And, when (928) 639-3000 10376 S. Highway 69 3547 W. Thunderbird Rd. 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10 Vincentian CONNECTION December 2015 stvincentdepaul.net 11 Annual

Restoring Hope 7 8 Fundraising 1 Breakfast

11 We often hear from people that poverty is too large of a problem to

tackle. At our Annual Restoring Hope 2 3 Fundraising Breakfast on November 20, 9 10 12 we learned that as a community, nothing is impossible.

We were blessed to have Mick Ebeling, CEO and founder of Not Impossible, which uses technology to create possibilities for people, as the keynote speaker of the event. During the breakfast, we heard from Lupe, who after being laid off from an administrative job, was faced with the impossible decision of paying rent or feeding 4 5 13 14 her children. With the help of St. Vincent de Paul’s volunteers and services, she was saved from eviction and now has a stable job.

St. Vincent de Paul Dental Clinic Director Dr. Ken Snyder shared with us the impact of our dental clinic, which not only provides dental care for the uninsured, it gives technical training to help individuals find much-needed employment.

When done with love, our humble efforts create possibilities for hope—for the individual and for our community.

6 15 16 17 18 Rob and Melani Walton announced a challenge gift to inspire us to be generous. And thanks to Rob and Melani Walton, Russ and Lori Scaramella, and other anonymous donors who contributed toward 1. St. Vincent de Paul Dream Center children Jade, Alisa and Jocelyn share a special 7. From left: Craig Coppola, John Graham and Steve Stralser. 13. F rom left: Carole and Arte Moreno talk with SVdP Executive Director Steve Zabilski. poem with the audience. a $500,000 matching gift, we raised over $1.2 million. We are so 8. From left: Becky Pruitt, Gena Bonsall, Cindy Watts, Robyn DeBell and 14. S t. Vincent de Paul recipient Lupe shares her story at the Breakfast. 2. SVdP Dental Clinic Director Dr. Ken Snyder and clinic recipient Danitza Guerra. Mary Kay Post. 15. Mike Broomhead, Radio Host of The Mike Broomhead Show (550 KFYI) shares his thankful for all who attended the event this year. 3. SVdP Dental Clinic Director Dr. Ken Snyder and SVdP recipient Stefanie Mathews. 9. From left: John Misner, Kim Covington and Mark Curtis. personal testimony. 4. Rob and Melani Walton, of the Rob and Melani Walton Foundation, announce a 10. Phil and Nita Francis pose for a photo at the Restoring Hope Breakfast. 16. Keynote speaker Mick Ebeling, CEO and founder of Not Impossible, shares an matching gift challenge at the Restoring Hope Breakfast. 11. From left: Restoring Hope Keynote Speaker Mick Ebeling, SVdP Dental Clinic inspiring message at the breakfast. 5. The Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of Phoenix, delivers the Director Dr. Ken Snyder, 12 News Anchor Mark Curtis, and SVdP Chief 17. J ulia Patrick and SVdP Execuitive Director Steve Zabilski pose for a photo. invocation at the Breakfast. Philanthropy Officer Shannon Clancy, take a selfie at the Breakfast. 18. SVdP Chief Philanthropy Officer Shannon Clancy speaks at the Breakfast. 6. From left: Becky Pruitt, Melani Walton and Cindy Watts. 12. From left: Dr. Oliver Harper and Craig Weatherup.

12 Vincentian CONNECTION December 2015 stvincentdepaul.net 13 The Society of Leading The Way with Surprising Twist of Fate Innovative Service

Saves Vet from Severe Hardship THINKING OUTSIDE It was a typical Saturday evening for Jackie Solares, St. Vincent THE FOOD BOX AT de Paul Special Ministries Program OUR LADY OF THE LAKE Coordinator, and her husband. St. Vincent de Paul’s food pantry at Our Lady of They were headed to Walgreens the Lake in Lake Havasu is thinking outside the on 24th St. and Indian School, “food box” when it comes to helping those in need. in central Phoenix. As they pulled In Lake Havasu there are many residents that up to the building, she noticed need mentoring and guidance, instead of pantry an accident had just happened and financial assistance. The pantry has been to watch as one individual, who has been We are so thankful for all blessed with multiple opportunities to provide recovering from a life-threatening accident, across the street. An elderly man career training, mentoring, lifeline cell phones and donate his time while re-learning how to do these opportunities that help stood on the sidewalk looking very some bicycles as a form of transportation for many. some of the most basic things. This Lake those in need on so many dazed and was bleeding from his Havasu resident has not only been a blessing different levels. forehead. Jackie also noticed that They have provided career training while working to this organization but has progressed by hand-in-hand with an organization called Achieve leaps and bounds with his recovery. He has From career training and mentoring to he was impeccably dressed. Human Services, located in Lake Havasu. been offered many different tasks and has Phoenix veteran Donald Kronor meets with SVdP Special Ministries Program Coordinator Jackie Solares. lifeline cell phones and bicycle donations, Achieve Human Services is used by vocational accomplished them all, while growing stronger Our Lady of the Lake is always looking rehabilitation clients who require extensive every day. for different ways to help those in need. “I stood there for a bit looking at him, then Before the accident, Donald was hard working So he decided to drive through downtown services to prepare for competitive employment. The need for financial and food pantry I said a little prayer and walked into the and self-sustainable. He worked as a security Phoenix looking for churches that might be At the SVdP locations in Lake Havasu, there is a Two individuals have also become certified in assistance is growing. While some days store. I was worried and felt empathy for him, guard and received social security. But able to help him. He had never been to crew of four individuals that do janitorial services being distributors of the lifeline cell phones. it may feel challenging to keep up with because he looked very lost and he afterward, he found himself without a job and St. Vincent de Paul. He saw our sign from for the stores once a week. At times, they have These phones have become an amazing gift to the demand, with the Lord’s help and was alone.” several bills coming in at once. With no family the street and thought it was worth a try. also had a job coach and one or two volunteers so many families in need that otherwise couldn’t guidance, the volunteers at this food in Phoenix, Donald was in a precarious position. from Achieve help individuals learn necessary afford a cell phone. Bicycles are hard to come pantry always seem to find a way to help A couple of weeks later, she was assigned By reaching out to donors and finding the job skills. by, especially in a condition that would be used the many families in Lake Havasu. a new client in the Special Ministries “No one knows when they can get into trouble right program funding, Jackie was able to as transportation. When bicycle donations are department, where she works to help those in financially,” said Jackie. “Even if everything is help Donald with these expenses, including This food pantry has been able to offer mentoring received, volunteers go to work in trying to fix need. It was a 71 year-old veteran, requesting going well and you’re supporting yourself, it the renewal of his guard card. for multiple families and individuals within Lake them as quickly as possible, so they can be financial assistance, as he recently fell into can happen out of the blue. My boss always Havasu City. They have been fortunate enough given to those in need. some financial trouble. says that when she watches the news and “It was fate,” said Donald, who is now in something bad happens to someone, she the process of interviewing for a new security Jackie thought he looked familiar, but couldn’t always thinks, ‘I hope we can help them.’ guard job at the Veterans Administration figure out why. When asked how he had I tell her, ‘We already have so much work, building in Phoenix. gotten into this situation, he shared with why would you think that?’ But it’s funny, A TOUCH OF DIGNITY IN SEDONA Jackie that he had been involved in a car because I had said a prayer myself for Donald St. John Vianney, St. Vincent de Paul’s volunteer saw one of the guests outside of accident only a couple of weeks before, and the night of the accident, and through a “ I was worried and food pantry in Sedona, made a strategic the food pantry and asked how they liked the had to stop working because of his injuries strange twist of fate, I got to see that prayer move in their food pantry earlier this year. new format, the guest responded that they – cracked ribs and eight staples in his head. be answered.” felt empathy for They completely revamped the small felt so special with their personal shopper. Jackie looked over the accident report and him, because he pantry into one where guests could shop They couldn’t believe they could make their suddenly realized this was the very man she While in the hospital, Donald’s security guard and choose what goes into their bag. own choices. had seen on the side of the road. card expired, and he was unable to pay the looked very lost Each guest is met at the door with a hug fee to renew it. His monthly rent, car payment, and is introduced to a personal shopper “As I was looking at it, the whole scene flashed and utility bill were all due at the same time. and he was alone.” It’s innovative ideas like these who assists them in their shopping through my mind. I knew it was him.” experience. Since the change was made, that make SVdP’s services so the response from those they serve has unique and forward-thinking! been overwhelming. When a Vincentian

14 Vincentian CONNECTION December 2015 stvincentdepaul.net 15 LEGACY CIRCLE: The Society One of the greatest privileges of serving in WHY CONSIDER A CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY Arizona is being able to work with a generous of a community of people who care about the WITH ST. VINCENT DE PAUL? Thousand well-being of our state. Our friends not only host food drives and send volunteers, they donate We recently asked Mr. and Mrs. G. Thanks generously to support our work. that very question and they said, “You’ve got to give back. We feel it does more for us than the people we are helping.”

Mr. and Mrs. G. have been long-time supporters of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. As Vincentian volunteers, THE they’ve had the opportunity to visit many people in their homes, bringing them food and other assistance to help them through difficult times. They know that SVdP has been Q: around a long time and, as Mrs. G. said, “SVdP is going to WHAT IS A CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY? continue.” They want their financial support to continue as A: It’s an agreement with St. Vincent de Paul in which you well. They found that making a Charitable Gift Annuity to agreeANNUITY to make an irrevocable donation to us. We agree SVdP would allow them the opportunity to support the work to make fixed payments to you each year for your lifetime. of SVdP, and give them a way to supplement their income (You can have the payments benefit others, too, such as during their retirement years. It was a win-win situation. yourA spouse.)gift through The portion of theyour gift Vincentian that remains after youAnnuity Supporting pass away helps feed, clothe, house and heal our neighbors Charles Schwab Gives Nourishment and Encouragement inwill need throughgive theyou work theof the SVdP.security of a fixed Charles Schwab employees have been extraordinarily generous all yearlong by St. Vincent de Paul income over your lifetime and provide volunteering to make over 10,000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to feed Q: WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? the homeless, and by donating over $25,000 to various programs, including support for St. Vincent de Paul that the Dream Center. Their monetary support helps improve the educational A: It’s a gift that enables you to meet your charitable goals not just experience of hundreds of children who attend the Family Evening Meal on and provides you with tax-favored lifetime payments. It also will last forever. a weekly basis. We couldn’t do what we do without the support of companies For more information about charitable gift annuities, contact offers immediate income tax savings (when you itemize). like Charles Schwab. Donnafor Rodgers a atlifetime, 602.261.6884 or [email protected] If Asyou an are example, retired andHelen, depend an 80-year-old on stock dividends widow and for St.income, Vincent de Paul or your tax planning professional. considervolunteer, funding recently a gift established annuity with a $50,000 those stocks. Vincentian That way,gift annuity. you’llFor herstill age,receive the income annuity from rate theis 6.8%, assets—in meaning many she’ll cases, receive $3,400 Howdy Partners Fundraises on Monthly Basis Bechtel Corporation Matches Corporate Food Drive but forever. inannually higher amounts. for the rest of her life. And, she may take an income tax At their Bourbon Jacks Bar and Grill restaurant, Howdy Bechtel Corporation just completed the first phase our Partnership Plan, deduction of about 50% of her gift this year. Best of all, her gift will Partners donates over $1,400 to St. Vincent de Paul every which was a successful food drive. Bechtel collected over 2,500 cans SAMPLE ANNUITY RATES Q: WHATsupport PAYMENTS St. Vincent deCAN Paul’s I EXPECT? work for generations to come. Annuity month to help support our mission. Since May of this year, of non-perishable food and donated a matching gift of $5,000 (which gifts start at $10,000. they have raised $8,500 to help those in need in our local is $2.00 for every can of food). Bechtel continues SINGLE LIFE TWO LIVES A: The rate of payment is determined by the ages of those communities. Their support is served up in a warm, urban to increase their engagement with St. Vincent AGE 60 4.4% 3.9% receiving payments at the time of the contribution – the country, Arizona way! de Paul, and we look forward to their olderTO the SEE recipients, IF AN the higherANNUITY the rate. Payment IS RIGHT rates FOR YOU continued support. Recently, Bechtel also AGE 70 5.1% 4.6% are locked in for the duration of the gift annuity. volunteered at the main campus of SVdP in visit plannedgiving.stvincentdepaul.net. AGE 80 6.8% 5.7%  A nd, most importantly, in the words of Mr. & Mrs. G., several areas, including the Family Evening AGE 90 9.0% 8.2% “It makes us feel good.” Meal. Thank you, Bechtel. Take a look at our planned giving tools, including a benefit calculator. To discuss giving options, contact Donna Rodgers at 602-261-6884 or [email protected].

16 Vincentian CONNECTION December 2015 P.O. Box 13600 Phoenix, AZ 85002 | stvincentdepaul.net stvincentdepaul.net 17 APS Tour de Paul Days The Society of a Thousand Thanks Every month, St. Vincent de Paul assists APS with their new employees orientation program. The new recruits arrive at the SVdP main campus to see firsthand the Toyota Financial Services continues amazing work happening for those less to Support SVdP fortunate in our community. Following Toyota Financial Services the tour, the new employees volunteer participated in a volunteer day in for a couple of hours to be a part of the our Urban Farm, harvesting 100 heartwarming experience they observed. pounds of chard and kale. And in the spirit of continuing support, Toyota Manager Neil Patel was the keynote speaker at our recent Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. Thank you Toyota, and a special thank you to Neil Patel for his encouraging words.

Toyota Financial staff and family from left: Angelina Neaves, Erica Neaves, Tamara Newman, Robert Neaves and Laura Noreus.

United Healthcare Learns about SVdP United Healthcare recently invited St. Vincent de Paul to participate in a town hall meeting to kick off their Employee Appreciation Week, that recognizes the service their employees Walgreens Supports SVdP During Flu Season provide to the local community. SVdP was able to share In August and September, Walgreens held their second annual flu shot with nearly 300 employees about poverty in Arizona and the clinic in our Phoenix, Sunnyslope and Mesa dining rooms for those who rewards of volunteering. United Healthcare’s support of SVdP don’t have access to medical care. This generous service helps our guests continues to grow and strengthen in multiple capacities, and stay healthy during flu season each year and supports St. Vincent de Paul’s the caring spirit within the company is contagious. Thank you, mission to heal those in need. United Healthcare. From left: United Healthcare employees Anthony Caglio, Ashley Ochs and Mark Bartlett.

Raising Cane’s Starts New Partnership with SVdP Voya Financial Funds Education U-Haul Uses U-Boxes to Collect Food At Nascar Event Raising Cane’s warms the hearts of many with their A new partnership was forged with Voya Financial this U-Haul continues to be an amazing partner of St. Vincent de Paul. renowned chicken fingers. After a tour of the main campus year and has resulted in amazing generosity. Recently, Their support demonstrates their deep passion to give back to the of St. Vincent de Paul, the franchise owners, Justin and St. Vincent de Paul received a $10,000 gift to benefit the community. Their ongoing support includes SVdP’s Restoring Hope Joseph Micatrotto agreed to partner with St. Vincent de Paul children that attend our Family Evening Meal, and attend Breakfast, Annual Golf-4-Charity event, Turkey Tuesday, and their to help those less fortunate in our shared communities. the classroom setting of the Dream Center. The donation staff has volunteered in our Phoenix Dining Room. Most recently, To date, the program has included their employees will help expand our Dream Center’s resources and help U-Haul partnered with Phoenix International Raceway to host a food volunteering at our main campus and will grow to include kids strengthen their literacy skills to succeed in their drive during a weekend-long Nascar racing event that attracted nearly multiple components, including monetary support when respective public schools. Voya Financial’s commitment 100,000 fans. Thousands of pounds of non-perishable food items Raising Cane’s opens new locations. Stay tuned to see how to serve those in need, with a focus on education, were donated to help feed those in need. these chicken fingers are uniquely different and supportive! through this partnership is greatly appreciated. Thank you Raising Cane’s – this is a wonderful holiday treat!

From left: Tina Duffy, Todd Cooley (SVdP), Tracy Madden and Lydia Homer.

18 Vincentian CONNECTION December 2015 stvincentdepaul.net 19 The Society of a Thousand Thanks TRIBUTES Gifts received July 1, 2015 - October 31, 2015

SIF Sets Up Hoop House in Urban Farm Late last year, St. Vincent de Paul partnered IN HONOR OF Anna Timko McGuire Sundt Construction Partnership Julia “June” Bennett Norman Connor with Sustainable Integrated Farms (SIF), which Dr. Larry Allen William F. McGuire Daniel Haag Teresa Capehart Luanne Roessler specializes in hydro- and aquaponics systems. Jenny Norton John Patrick McManus Paul Thompson, Sr. Edward D. Guglielmi Edward Cornelissens All Veterans Patrick and Ellen Purtill Michael E. and The Perez Family Nancy Cottrell With their investment of materials, time and Thomas Popa & Associates Chuck and Karen Meyer Patricia T. Tiffany Patty Pisano Tina Davis knowledge, a 12-foot by 60-foot aquaponics Oscar and Ida Anderson Father Edgar J. Schaefer Those less fortunate. May Jay and Kathie Williams Lois Fulghum system was built on our Urban Farm and now Lylah V. Swanson Glady and Lloyd Miller - your life be blessed in many Richard Betes Michael and Sandra Lowe Earl J. Baker, M.D. 60th Wedding Anniversary other ways. Debra McCarthy Margaret Mitchell houses an entire ecosystem, complete with Gordon and Carol Ray Rudy Echeverria Franky Ong Michael C. Betka Berniece Nafziger 1,200 tilapia fish and rows of plants. Within 45 Rebecca Beltran - Happy J. T. Miller Thomas F. Vosicky Christopher Skelly Evan Oswald days, the system was able to support and grow Birthday Angie Miller John Vosicky Collene Bigler Thomas Michael and Lydia Warnick Ronald Nell Mary Wagner and Pat Wagner Heidi Bigler Kathryn Petersen an entire transition of produce for a new crop. Mary Bernstein - 92nd Birthday Buddy Ward Marilyn Gladson Stella Bigos Roy K. Teramoto Joe, Kathy, Patrick and Brian O’Donnell Laurie J. Weber - Birthday Felicia I. Majewski Melisa Wardlow Ava Ryan Maureen R. Hamilton Scott and Debbie Coor Robert N. Billings Peter and Rheta Wiebe From left: Sustainable Integrated Farms (SIF) Managing Partner Mary A. Casey Our High Holy Days Dolores Witherspoon Howard and Patricia Billings Ron Creighton Steve Stein, Marketing Director Nathalie Ane, Plant Ecologist Joseph A. Smith Alice and Irwin Bernstein Elizabeth Doyle Caroline Bisignano Lucy Fierro Amy Eyden, and Facility Technician Julien Mauranges. Janine Ceva Our Military Heroes William Bisignano James Cummings Alisha Philemon Ronald and Lois Boltz IN MEMORY OF William R. and Heloise Blommel Chris and Kamie Ulery Barbara J. Cole Mike Parker Merle Abraham Donald Doerres and Joaquim Francisco da Costa Edward Cole Next Phase Enterprises, LLC Mary Ann Holt Denise Blommel Waldir DaCosta Border States Electric Helps Hydrate the Community Louis DeBenedette Christine Saeman Bob Allen Robert M. Bonnette Victor J. Dearing Over the last several months, Border States Electric Michael and Marlene Ed Petkovsek Teresa M. Allen Ann Bonnette John and Maryann Thurston Mascera Dorothy A. Petkovsek Robert W. Allen Linda Bossard Dr. Carol Ann DeBiase (BSE) donated more than 500 cases of bottled water to Patricia De Busk Rosemary Pilon Teresa M. Allen Dorothy Bock Mary DeBiase help keep guests in our dining rooms hydrated. Many of Kenneth and Lynda Diamond Timothy J. Abraham Clarence V. Anderson Gaylord Bovee Raymond Debiase these cases were also given to our Celebrity Fight Night Janice Ertl - for her years of Robert Pioli Lylah V. Swanson Janice Bovee Richard DeGroat service to SVDP Ruth Flowers Joni D. Anderson Marlene Ann Bowerman Paul and Anne Teixeira Water truck to quench the thirst of hundreds of homeless Nancy and Glenn Lippman Mary Purnell - 90th Birthday Nixon Anderson Christopher M. Danforth David Deihl individuals who brave the elements in the Arizona desert. Humana Donates Time to Feed Hungry Steve and Denise Zabilski Ed and Elaine Ajamie Leonard BJ Anderson Romalda S. Bowers James and Laurel Vogt BSE’s generous donation has provided clean water to Humana Health Insurance is committed to Theresa Filiger - Retirement Sid and Bobbie Francies Minnie Anderson John R. Bowers Anilchdra Desai - Birthday volunteering in our dining rooms, kitchen Dennis P. Filiger Dr. Edward Reese Viola Ohaco Anderson Betty L. Britt Aruna A, Desai those who cannot afford or access it. We are so grateful Pope Francis Derek Braun, M.D. The Brown Family Beverly Autrey Gary De Well to be in partnership with BSE. and our food reclamation warehouse. Last Jane D. Werth Evangeline L. Renshaw Mike and Kathy Civalier Hal Brookshire Ron and Joan Kudulis year, Humana hosted a three-week food Betty Herman’s Niece - Wedding Lylah V. Swanson Charles Lakin Angel and Paz Zorita Viola Dhaco drive in November and December in order Betty Herman Dr. Jay Riseman Thomas and Patricia McCabe James J. Burkhardt Ralph and Carolyn Diamond Arlene Heun - Birthday - Patricia M. Kieran Mark and Carolyn O’Malley Dana Male Dolly DiCenso to not let a single adult or child go hungry July 26th Sally Romley - Birthday Diana W. Suchoff William “Bill” Campana Caterina Incorvati during the holidays. Their culture speaks Mary Johnson Mary Ajamie US District Court District Ned and Diana Campana Virginia Doyle for itself, as they seek to inspire health, Margaret McCarville Larry Rudh of Arizona Kathy Campanella Kenneth and Mary Gangl Therese Rumann George Unruh J. Hawley Atkinson Joseph Campanella Raymond Drust cultivate uniqueness, re-think routines, Stephan Hickert Joe and Rosemary Simek - Elizabeth Atkinson Ann Canavan Cynthia Jarrad pioneer simplicity and thrive together! Paul Hickert 50th Wedding Anniversary Helen Autore Brian I. Canavan Frankie Eva Durst Mary A. Jaggard - 91st Birthday Thomas and Gail Harley David and Virginia Bedworth Lillian Mary Carnahan Elizabeth Atkinson Mary Green R. M. and G. J. Santos John D. Baker Anonymous Dwight Jarrol Sister Ellen - Grandma O’Connor Ronald McCally John A. Cassidy Steven and Christiana Dart Rebecca Haro Beverly Buechner Roberta “Bobbie” Fischer Baker Jerry Breen Leroy Ebert Garry Jones Mr. and Mrs. Terry Sletten Niki Roosa Mary Cordova Angelo and Eleanor Consoli Sandi Jones Robert D. and Bill and Patricia Balk David R. Chacon, Jr. April McAllister Leo Stephen Jones Bobbie L. Wagner Charles Schwab Foundation David A. Chacon Joe Echeverria John and Susan Junker Gayle Somers - Birthday - Employee Matching Jenny Cimarelli Rudy Echeverria Claire Keenan - Birthday Janet Thayer Gifts Program Teresa Colone John Dana Echeverria Ann Capparelle St. Anthony Karen Mains Alvin and Leona Coblentz Rudy Echeverria Violeta Henderson Irene Blaine Shanon Echeverria US Bank continues to support St. Vincent de Paul Tom and Marilyn Keller - Tom Barnes Wedding Anniversary Frank and Ethel Stack - Beverly Buechner Rhonda Coco and Wanda Coco Rudy Echeverria In November, US Bank employee, Mr. Arturo Perez, delivered Theresa M. Keller 70th Wedding Anniversary Eddie Basha Charles Coco Yvonne Echeverria $3,500 to support St. Vincent de Paul’s Dream Center with Paul Robert Klein - Birthday Madeleine and Bud Summers Sally McCorkle Jack Coghlan Rudy Echeverria additional supplies, general expenses and assistance with The Zaccagnio Family Straus Family Clay Arnold and Zandra Coghlan Nicholas Edel Regina Dalton Knapp - Malcolm & Marcia Straus Linda Redman Ellis Cohen Angel and Paz Zorita Financial Literacy clinics. This support comes at a time 95th Birthday Family Trust Armida Bastidos Sally Cohen Marion Emerson when our Dream Center is growing, and during the holidays Fred and Debra Fischer Successful Dental Surgery Karla Zaragoza Clayton W. Cole Frank and Diane Cowdrey when children are out of school for the holiday break and Larkins 50th Anniversary Margaret Boyd Jerry and Leah Behme Edward Cole Sharon Emery Joan Burtnett Gus Suhr - Birthday Beverly Buechner Robin Connely Carole Barr additional food, toys, supplies and volunteers are necessary Mort and Nancy Lippman Linda Miller Family Tim Behme Barbara Rider Colletta Ennis and much needed. Thank you, US Bank. Andrew Lippman Beverly Buechner Steven J. Ennis

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