Camp St. Vincent Readies for 118th Season of Serving Children
Camp St. Vincent, the sole free summer camp dedicated to serving children experiencing homelessness in the Baltimore region, offers an extraordinary and life-changing camp experience. It addresses the adverse effects of homelessness on children’s unique academic, social, and emotional needs, providing them with a safe and nurturing environment to grow and thrive.
Camp begins June 17th and we still need sponsors for the over 200 children who hope to attend.
Your sponsorship can significantly impact a child’s life this summer. For just $70, you can sponsor a child for a day, providing them a day of joy and learning. A $350 sponsorship covers a child’s entire week at camp, offering them a much-needed respite from their challenging circumstances.
You can also help us provide camp essentials, like backpacks, bathing suits, snacks and games, to everyone attending camp by purchasing from our Amazon wish list.
To learn more about Camp St. Vincent and how you can help, visit www.vincentbaltimore.org/ needs or scan the QR code above.
Summer 2024
18TH ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS:
Two Great Events for One Great Cause!
On Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20, the Maryland State Fairground hosted nearly 1,000 guests for our 18th annual Empty Bowls. This year was special as, in addition to holding the traditional Family Event on Saturday, we introduced a new Friday evening event called Candlelight and Clay. Between the two events, over $186,000 was raised for the programs and services of St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore!
Thank you to those who supported this year’s Empty Bowls – we look forward to seeing you again at next year’s events, scheduled for April 11 and 12, 2025!
THANKS TO OUR EMPTY BOWLS SPONSORS
Whiting-Turner Contracting Company –Presenting Sponsor
WBAL-TV11 – Media Partner
M&T Bank
Asbestos Specialists
Lieutenant Thomas Joseph Hill Memorial Foundation
BGE
Friendly Inn Association
H&S Bakery
Kelly Benefits
Constellation
Delaney Advantage
Technologies
TransAmerica
Ellin & Tucker
Murphy & Dittenhafer
Pricewaterhouse Coopers Paycom
T. Rowe Price
The Law Offices of Peter T. Nicholl
Niles, Barton & Wilmer
PSA Insurance & Financial Services
Image Engineering
Leonard Paper Company
THANK YOU, SHAMROCKERS!
Thank you to all of our runners and volunteers for this year’s Under Armour Kelley Benefits Shamrock 5K on March 10, 2024. While the day was windy, we had a lot of fun while raising awareness and support for our fight against poverty in Baltimore. As the charity recipient, St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore received over $13,000 in donations. Thank you again to the over 5,000 runners who showed up and spread the Irish cheer!
Beans & Bread serves an average of 250 hot meals a day to those experiencing hunger and homelessness. These meals are lovingly prepared by volunteers and staff, who are captained by Sasha Holmes, Meal and Day Service Coordinator at Beans & Bread. Sasha is responsible for creating the daily menus and preparing the meals. It is the ideal role for someone with her special talents and skills.
Sasha, who joined Beans & Bread in the summer of 2021, brings a unique blend of experiences to her role. Having served as a facilities manager with Baltimore City Public Schools for six years and a culinary school graduate, she saw the dual role of Meal and Day Service Coordinator as a perfect fit. “When I saw the position, I thought that it seemed like me all the way around because I’m a facilities manager, and I am a chef. I just thought it would be the greatest opportunity to do both,” she shared. Her passion for cooking and dedication to her community are the driving forces behind her work. “I just love cooking, and I love to feed the community,” she added.
Sasha’s connection to the community is deep-rooted. Growing up in Baltimore and now residing in the Highlandtown area, she often encounters clients in her neighborhood. “I’m from the community, so I always see people I know from here. I try to always say hi and stop and talk when I can,” she said. The appreciation she
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SVDP Earns Three-Year CARF Accreditation Sasha Holmes, Meal and Day Service Coordinator
We are pleased to announce that St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore has been awarded a ThreeYear Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for our Rapid Rehousing program! This signifies that the program’s policies, procedures, and standards of excellence are now considered to be aligned with CARF.
receives from the community is a testament to the impact of her work. “They thank me every day. They say, ‘Oh, chef, I love your work. I love everything that you do.’ I try to make sure they eat really well. And they love it,” she said.
This decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be given to an organization and shows our substantial conformance to the CARF standards of quality
and commitment to continued excellence.
CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process and continuous improvement services that center on enhancing the lives of persons served.
This is the first accreditation that CARF International has awarded SVDP and underscores our commitment to the community we serve.
2023 Annual Report
Scan to view our 2023 Annual Report: Thrive and learn about some of our highlights and accomplishments from last year.
WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION AND WORK
Please invest in our mission to help individuals and families in our community. For more information and to get started, scan the QR code below or visit www.vincentbaltimore.org
MAKE A GIFT TODAY
You may make a gift today by visiting www.vincentbaltimore.org or by mailing a check payable to SVDP to 2305 N. Charles St., Ste. 300, Baltimore, MD 21218.
BECOME A MONTHLY GIVER
Join our Good Samaritan Monthly Givers Club and make easy, automatic gifts that help us have a reliable, steady source of support and lower our fundraising costs. Visit https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/ways-to-give/give-monthly/
DONATE YOUR CAR
Vehicle donations are tax deductible, and the process is quick and easy. We accept all types of vehicles, running or not. To get started, go to https://www.vincentbaltimore.org/ways-to-give/car-donation/ or call us at 410-662-0500.
MAKE A GIFT OF STOCK
To make a gift of appreciated stock that might reduce your taxes, please email us at giving@vincentbaltimore.org or call us at 410-662-0500 for our stock transfer instructions.
JOIN OUR LEGACY SOCIETY
Please consider naming SVDP in your will to leave a lasting legacy of generosity.
We recommend that you consult your tax or financial professional for advice and questions. For more information, please contact us at giving@vincentbaltimore.org or 410-662-0500. Visit www.vincentbaltimore.org or scan the QR code to make a gift or learn more.
