THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL The Society of St. Vincent de Paul P.O. Box 13600 Phoenix, Arizona 85002-3600 602.266.HOPE 2020 VIEW OF THE POSSIBLE stvincentdepaul.net WE ARE THE SOCIETY OF FRIDAY NIGHT PIZZA AND MONDAY MORNING MERCY, OF FRESH PERSPECTIVES AND A VIEW OF THE POSSIBLE, OF SMILES, HOT MEALS, HOUSES TURNED INTO HOMES AND SECOND HAND STUFF INTO SECOND CHANCES, OF CLOTHES TO INSPIRE OUR BODIES’ WISH TO BE BEAUTIFUL AND SOULS SHOWERED WITH COMPLIMENTS AND PAIN ADDRESSED WITH ATTENTION, OF DIGNITY DELIVERED TO THE NEEDY DOOR AND SMILES VOLUNTEERED AND BOXES FILLED WITH FOOD AND A PROMISE FOR THE FUTURE, OF A ROOF WHERE YOU CAN HEAR THE FOOTSTEPS OF ANGELS AND A PILLOW THAT SAYS HAPPILY EVER AFTER, AND OF LOVE AND LAUGHTER, HUMILITY, CIVILITY, STABILITY, AND TRANQUILITY, OF SERVING, OF BEING A SERVER AND DESERVING THAT PRIVILEGE, AND HOLDING OUT HOPE AND HELPING WITH THE LIGHT BILL, EMPTY PANTRY AND THE PHONE, AND MAKING SURE NO ONE IS LEFT ALONE, WITHOUT A PRAYER OR A FRIEND, OF MAKING EACH OTHER FEEL RICH, AND LUCKY, AND ALIVE. Oliver Moore, manager of St. Vincent de Paul’s Phoenix Dining Room, 1998-2014. DEAR FRIENDS OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, Whether 2019 was a year of challenges for you on the most basic level or you have never in your life wanted for food, clothing, a warm bed or an attentive doctor, for us the philosophical and practical focus is the same. To be served or to serve, to be waited on or to wait on— at St. Vincent de Paul we are dedicated to fostering a community in which we all look out for each other, in which we have faith in each other, as members of one family. As you will see in the coming pages, we had a remarkable year, one that saw new depths to enacting our mission to feed, clothe, house and heal people in need with no place else to turn for help. From responding to asylum-seeking families being dropped on Phoenix streets to completing the expansion of our Virginia G. Piper Medical & Dental Clinic, it truly was a year of tremendous effort and growth. As we look back on the year, we are continually grateful for our community of donors and volunteers who help us provide meals for hungry families, medical and dental care for patients who would otherwise never see a doctor, housing for homeless veterans and support for those who are working to get back on their feet. Without you, none of this would be possible. So what are our plans for 2020? How will we continue to grow— and not just our campus but our programs and hearts for service? How can we continue to expand compassion and community FEED. CLOTHE. engagement with SVdP’s mission? That is where we need your help, as our supporters, in three ways: First, with your financial support and time: There is no substitute for these basic building blocks. Our Society is greatly blessed to be a place where people come together to help us help others. HOUSE. HEAL. Second, with your influence: We ask each of you to be a St. Vincent de Paul ambassador to raise awareness of our mission and the scope of our services and accomplishments. Tell people who know our name what it stands for: FEED, CLOTHE, HOUSE, HEAL is a good start. Inform and enlighten where you can and we believe inspiration will shine through— to the benefit of those whom we are privileged to serve at St. Vincent de Paul. Finally, with your thoughts and prayers and the impact of your spirit: We ask that you keep St. Vincent de Paul and those we serve in your prayers. Spark generosity at all times, even when it is not directly connected with St. Vincent de Paul. Generously accept gifts as well, bestowing dignity on the giver. This raises the tide of goodness and fellowship for all of us. Thank you for your continued belief in us. We consider this to be a sacred trust, one we strive to honor fully every day. May God abundantly bless you and those you love in the year ahead. Stephen Attwood, Board President Stephen Zabilski, Executive Director Shannon Clancy, Associate Executive Director A LOOK BACK AT 2019 1. Visit from SVdP International President In January, SVdP International President Renato de Lima Oliveira came to SVdP Phoenix all the way from Brazil, where he lives with his wife and children. Along with a tour of SVdP Phoenix’s main campus, the president experienced dinner service in the Next Phase Family Dining Room and made a home visit to deliver a food box to a family in need. 2. Continued Partnership with The Rob and Melani Walton Foundation and ASU’s Walton Sustainability Solutions Services Our Urban Farms continue to expand and strengthen under the support and leadership of The Rob and Melani Walton Foundation. The farms not only produce food to support our central kitchen and food boxes, they reduce waste through composting programs. 3. Answering the community’s call for help with asylum-seeking families 11 22 33 In March, SVdP opened a temporary shelter for asylum-seeking families being dropped on Phoenix streets. SVdP was blessed to answer the community’s need with help from partners and see it come to pass without interruption to any of its daily services to Arizonans. 4. Dental Clinic capacity doubles in size In the summer, the Dental Clinic increased from 8 to 16 chairs, finalizing the second half of renovations to the Virginia G. Piper Medical & Dental Clinic, which doubled in size. 5. ASU President Michael Crow shares message of hope ASU President Michael Crow shared his personal story and offered encouragement to SVdP’s dining room guests. 6. Diamondbacks player and wife help deliver food to families in need Arizona Diamondbacks Pitcher Luke Weaver, and his wife, Olivia, spent a Saturday visiting the homes of families in need to provide food, back-to-school supplies, D-backs tickets and more! Thanks to Luke, Olivia, and the D-backs for helping the community! 44 55 66 7. Ivy Center for Family Wellness cooks up kids’ classes SVdP’s Ben & Catherine Ivy Foundation Center for Family Wellness made cooking fun each month for kids from the Dream Center. The Family Wellness team of Registered Dietitians taught them how to cook easy, nutritious meals and build lifelong healthy habits. 8. Haircuts at the Resource Center A fresh haircut provides a new perspective, a personal connection and a boost of self-confidence. A local hair stylist volunteers his time and talents extending that same dignified experience to people experiencing homelessness who visit the Resource Center inside SVdP’s Diane & Bruce Halle Center for Hope and Healing. 9. Sparking Generosity throughout Arizona All 1,400 attendees of the Restoring Hope Breakfast were each gifted with $20 and challenged to use it for an act of generosity. Some guests purchased a meal for a stranger, while others gave a thoughtful gift to someone in need. As a result, unexpected moments of joy and generosity were sparked for gifters and 7 8 9 recipients all across Arizona! SVDP BY THE NUMBERS 301,400 POUNDS OF FOOD WASTE DIVERTED 16,500 FROM LANDFILL INTO FARM COMPOST MEDICAL, DENTAL AND WELLNESS VISITS AND 705,400 181,000 CONSULTATIONS FOR VOLUNTEER FOOD BOXES 2.6 UNINSURED PATIENTS HOURS SERVED DELIVERED MILLION MEALS THROUGH SERVED THROUGH 6 VOLUNTEER-RUN SVDP CHARITY DINING 29,300 FOOD PANTRIES ROOMS AND 28 POUNDS 16,000 ACROSS ARIZONA PARTNER AGENCIES OF FRESH YOUTH VISITS TO PRODUCE THE DREAM CENTER HARVESTED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM 46,700 $170,000 FROM OUR SHELTERED NIGHTS IN GIFTED THRIFT URBAN PROVIDED TO STORE ESSENTIALS FARMS INDIVIDUALS MADE IT POSSIBLE 10,200 TO WELCOME HOME HOUSEHOLDS ENDED OR REHOUSED AND AVOIDED HOMELESSNESS LOW-INCOME THROUGH UTILITY AND FAMILIES RENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS & SERVICES 2019 Operating Revenue FOOD Community Donations $16,272,000 43% Grants 4,146,000 Estates and Trusts 1,979,000 Thrift Store Ministry 6,262,000 In-Kind (Goods and Services Donated) 18,217,000 Other Income 6,857,000 TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES $53,733,000 ALL OTHER PROGRAMS 3% 2019 Operating Expenses THRIFT STORE Program Services 48,298,000 FAMILY MINISTRY ASSISTANCE 12% Management and Administration 1,635,000 11% Fundraising 3,412,000 TRANSITIONAL AND TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES $53,345,000 EMERGENCY SHELTERS End-of-year Net Assets: $56,785,000 (Please note, our net assets include, fixed 9% MEDICAL AND DENTAL assets, temporarily and permanently restricted funds, including endowments and ADMIN beneficial interests in trusts which may not be available for expenditure.) 12% AND FUNDRAISING Data represents unaudited results of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019 10% and an estimate of Conference and District results. $100,000 and above $25,000-$49,999 $10,000-$24,999 Kevin and Tennille Klink $5,000-$9,999 Art Gramer Salt River Project - Community Outreach THE SOCIETY Lansdale Semiconductor Dan and Kathy Grubb Byron and LisaMarie Sarhangian Roger and Mary Jo Llewellyn Ken and Barbara Hand William and Peggy Saul Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Locasto Family Foundation Anonymous Patricia Hawkins Bruce and Dianne Schafer OF AMAZING Albertsons-Safeway Companies Foundation Adelante Foundation A & E Auto Glass Thomas Lynch Arizona Cardinals Football Club Greg and Felicia Head Roy and Susie Semmens Arizona Public Service American Airlines Alliance Beverage Distributing Co. Macy’s Foundation - Matching Gift Program Arizona Fall League HMSHost Foundation Donald and Ginia Shawl SUPPORT Arizona Community Action Association APS Foundation American Express Charitable Fund - Employee Mayo Clinic Arizona Steve and Kathy Attwood Bruce and Sherie Hogston Mark Shoen Bank of America, N.A.