Annual Gala Provides Critical Support for Homelessness Prevention

SVDP-Cincinnati is delighted to honor two of its longtime advocates and friends at its 7th Celebration of Service event. Sherie Marek and Linda Mueller will be recognized over dinner and fellowship at Anderson Pavilion and Carol Ann’s Carousel at the Banks on Thursday, May 19. Proceeds raised through the event will benefit St. Vincent de Paul’s Homelessness Prevention Program, providing critical support for neighbors facing eviction and other significant crises.

Soaring housing prices and a spike in inflation are impacting many Cincinnati neighbors right now. In fact, a recent Zillow study found that the median rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Cincinnati increased 14.2% between March 2020 and December 2021. Every day, neighbors who are struggling to pay rent and utilities payments are turning to St. Vincent de Paul for assistance and are considered for our Homelessness Prevention Program. In the first three months of 2022, we provided over $398,000 in rent assistance and $43,413 in utilities assistance to neighbors through this program. Support generated through Celebration of Service will empower us to help more neighbors through this program.

As we honor Sherie Marek and Linda Mueller for their steadfast support of Cincinnati’s neighbors in need, we invite you to join us! Buy tickets or make a gift in their honor at SVDPcincinnati.org/COS. (And yes, – the carousel will be running and admission includes a ride during cocktail hour!)