A Letter from Brad McMonigle, CEO

Dear Friends,

As we approach Thanksgiving, I’ve been reflecting on the many faces of gratitude. Often, we think of gratitude as the feeling of someone who has received help. But at St. Vincent de Paul, we see that gratitude flows in both directions. When neighbors are lifted up, those who serve are also changed, strengthened by the encounter and renewed in their own faith.

Every day, I hear stories of staff, volunteers, and Vincentians who are grateful for the opportunity to care for their neighbors. In serving others, we deepen our shared humanity and encounter Jesus, which are gifts worthy of thanks. This mindset echoes Psalm 100:4, which tells us to enter the presence of the Lord in gratitude.

This year, more neighbors are reaching out for help. The rising cost of groceries, housing, and utilities leaves many families facing choices no one should have to make. Yet even in the face of growing need, I remain filled with gratitude because of you.

Your generosity ensures that we can keep families in their homes, put food on their tables, and provide medicine that saves lives.

I often think of the quiet transformations that happen in these moments. A mother no longer has to worry where her children will sleep. A father who lost hours at work no longer has to choose between groceries and keeping the lights on. Each act of generosity not only changes a circumstance, it restores hope, renews dignity, and reminds our neighbors they are not alone.

This fall, may our hearts be open to gratitude in every direction. May we recognize God’s presence in the lives of those we serve, and may we give thanks for the gift of serving together as neighbors helping neighbors.

With Gratitude,

Brad McMonigle, CEO

St. Vincent de Paul - Cincinnati