Inspirations Summer 2025

Summer 2025

St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore Expands its Shelter Operations in Baltimore County

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t. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore (SVDP) is excited to announce a significant expansion of its services and a strengthened commitment to serving individuals, children, and families experiencing homelessness in Baltimore County.

On July 1, 2025, SVDP will begin operating a shelter located at The Eastern Family Resource Center in Baltimore County. This 248-bed shelter will offer essential resources and a safe, supportive environment for families, single women, and single men who are facing homelessness, helping them regain stability and secure permanent housing as quickly as possible.

The SVDP Eastside Shelter will become an integral part of SVDP’s existing shelter services. This expansion will strengthen SVDP’s existing partnership with the Baltimore County Department of Social Services to reduce homelessness in the County through comprehensive shelter and supportive services that support housing stability.

“This is an exciting time for St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore, as this expansion represents a crucial step forward in our ongoing efforts to reduce the incidence and duration of homelessness for Baltimore County residents. We are grateful for the partnership and spirit of collaboration with the Baltimore County Department of Social Services and for a strong funding commitment from the Baltimore County government for these essential services.”

– John Schiavone, President and CEO of St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore.

SVDP is diligently preparing to begin operating the shelter on July 1 and is recruiting volunteers and groups from businesses and organizations. If you are interested in supporting the Eastside Shelter email: volunteer@vincentbaltimore.org for more details.

THANK YOU CHARM CITY RUN AND SHAMROCK 5K RUNNERS & WALKERS! Thanks to the over 4,000 runners and volunteers who participated in the Altra Kelly Benefits Shamrock 5K on March 16, 2025. Everyone had lots of fun while raising awareness and support for SVDP’s fight against poverty in Baltimore. As the charity recipient of the race, we received over $12,300 from the Live, Give, Run Foundation.

See you next year on Sunday, March 15, 2026!

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

Camp St. Vincent Prepares for its 119th Season of

Serving Baltimore’s Children

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amp St. Vincent is the only free summer camp in the Baltimore region dedicated exclusively to children experiencing homelessness. This summer, we will welcome over 200 children for the eight-week day camp in Baltimore City’s Patterson Park where they will learn, grow, and simply enjoy being kids. Each camp day offers academic support, creative play, emotional enrichment, teamwork and the chance to build positive relationships.

As we prepare for another transformative summer, we invite high school students between the ages of 15 and 19 to join us as Volunteer Camp Counselors. It’s a great opportunity to earn service hours while making a meaningful difference.

Student volunteers help facilitate games, pool time, academic enrichment, and field trips. A minimum commitment of two weeks is requested to help provide consistency for our campers. Interested students can scan the QR code to complete the Camp Volunteer Interest Form.

You can help us by making a gift in support of programs like Camp St. Vincent and other services for vulnerable children who need the care that St. VOLUNTEER Vincent de Paul of Baltimore provides— both over TODAY the summer and throughout the year.

Scan the QR code to donate today!

If you’d like to support Camp St. Vincent by purchasing items from our Wish List, we’re in need of bathing suits, towels, swim shoes, goggles, swim caps, snacks, and juice boxes.

To learn more about Camp St. Vincent and DONATE how you can help, visit www.vincentbaltimore.org/ TODAY campstvincent

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Two Great Events for One Great Cause On Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12, the Maryland State Fairgrounds hosted 750 guests for the 2nd Annual Candlelight & Clay and the 19th Annual Empty Bowls Family Event. Over $154,000 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. Save the Date for the 20th Anniversary of Empty Bowls Weekend – Friday, April 17 & Saturday, April 18, 2026!

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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OF BALTIMORE

SUMMER 2025

C O M M U N I T Y PA R T N E R S A L U T E

Celebrating the Dedication and Leadership of Young Changemakers

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t St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore, we are proud to work alongside young people who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those impacted by hunger, homelessness, and poverty. Two shining examples of this dedication are Serenity Smith and the students at Mercy High School.

Serenity Smith, a McDonogh School student and former Camp St. Vincent counselor, has demonstrated a deep commitment to our mission. Beyond her time at camp, Serenity founded a school club dedicated to supporting services to those in need in our community. In one of her recent initiatives, she organized and assembled hygiene kits for individuals in our shelters, providing much-needed care and dignity to those we serve.

We are also grateful for the continued partnership of Mercy High School, whose students have been supporting our programs for years. From painting bowls for our annual Empty Bowls event, to volunteering throughout the school year, and serving as Camp St. Vincent counselors, their contributions have left a lasting impact on our community.

We’re honored to recognize these young changemakers for their leadership, compassion, and unwavering support. Their efforts are a powerful reminder of the difference youth can make when they lead with heart and purpose.

THANKS TO OUR 2025 EMPTY BOWLS SPONSORS Whiting-Turner Contracting Company – Presenting Sponsor WBAL-TV11 – Media Partner M&T Bank

Constellation

Leonard Paper Company

Asbestos Specialists

Ellin & Tucker

Lieutenant Thomas Joseph Hill Memorial Foundation

Murphy & Dittenhafer

Johns Hopkins University and Medicine

Friendly Inn Association

The Law Offices of Peter T. Nicholl

Advance Business Systems

H&S Bakery

Niles, Barton & Wilmer

Pricewaterhouse Coopers

Kelly Benefits

Image Engineering

GAF Roofing

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OF BALTIMORE SUMMER 2025

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2024 Annual Report Scan to view our 2024 Annual Report: Cherish 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.