Our Services
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must also assume a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless. Some 12 million persons are helped annually by Vincentians in the United States.
The list of services of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the United States is endless. No work of charity is foreign to the Society. To quote our patron, St. Vincent de Paul: "Charity is infinitely inventive."
To receive direct or in-kind assistance from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, please contact one of the conferences shown below.
Financial Assistance Eligibility
These Conferences provide assistance for those who reside within the boundaries of Cape Coral and Fort Myers. For assistance in your area or to donate to a St. Vincent de Paul Conference in your community please refer to the following locations
St. Andrew Conference
Founded in 1970 as a nonprofit Charitable agency under the Ft Myers District Council. The Society provides assistance to the poor and needy who currently reside in the Cape Coral jurisdiction of the Catholic parish of St. Andrew and for those registered members of the parish outside of its limits. The Society provides valuable vouchers for food, medicines, gasoline, bus passes, furniture, and clothing. The Society provides listings of available jobs for the poor and needy as well as assisting the homeless with temporary supplies and vouchers along with a referral to other agencies as needed. We assist all in need regardless of age, sex, religion, race or ethnicity.
Visit the St. Andrew website for more information
Church of the Resurrection
The St Vincent de Paul Society provides emergency assistance to individuals and families in need.
Assistance is provided for utility bills, prescription drugs, clothing and other emergency needs as funds are available. Clients are generally eligible for assistance on an as needed basis, following an interview with a SVDP representative (Vincentian). The society also maintains a small food pantry and emergency food is also provided on an as needed basis as long as supplies are available. Church of the Resurrection Conference provides assistance for those who reside within certain boundaries of Ft. Myers.
Visit The Church of the Resurrection website for more information.
St. Cecilia Catholic Community
Assisting the needy in the Fort Myers Area. Assistance is provided for utilties, food, clothing and furniture vouchers as funds are available.
The mission of Saint Cecilia Catholic Community is to "Live Jesus" and to see His image in all people. With the Eucharist at the center of our lives and inspired by Scripture, Tradition, and Community, we give honor and glory to God through education, example, prayer, service, social justice, and worship.
Visit the St. Cecilia Catholic Community website for more information.
St. Francis of Xavier
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic outreach organization of St. Francis Xavier and St. Therese Catholic Churches. We are an equal opportunity provider whose primary mission is to provide fresh food and financial assistance to needy families. SVDP is located at 2073 Lafayette Street in downtown Fort Myers at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Grand Avenue.
Visit St. Francis of Xavier website for more information
Our Lady of Light
We provide assistance to anyone living in our boundary area* of South Lee County, Florida. Our boundary area is from Alico Road south to Coconut Road, and from the Gulf of Mexico to the swamp.
Our mission as a community-based volunteer organization is to provide emergency financial and material assistance to the needy, while maintaining the dignity and privacy regardless of age, sex, religion, race or ethnicity.
We focus on emergency assistance, and our field representatives personally interview potential recipients. If we cannot assist, we refer clients to other local agencies.
Visit our website for more information
