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The Samaritan: SVdP Naples Provides
In reflecting on the past six months, and my role as Development Director, I was reminded today that I can sum it up simply by saying, “SVdP Naples Provides.” I obviously have the main objective of asking individuals, organizations/foundations, businesses, for...
The Samaritan: Newsletter Notes
Meals on Wheels Program SVdP Naples, since 1977, has been assisting homebound, low-income seniors and disabled neighbors thru its Meals on Wheels programming. Today, we operate the largest program in Collier County delivering well over 50,000 meals, annually with a...
The Samaritan: Interim President’s Message
The Naples District Council is going through some changes and as the Interim President, my role is to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of leadership. I have been a Vincentian for 13 years and have served on the Naples District Council Board of Directors as...
The Samaritan: Life at St. Vincent de Paul Society Naples
The struggles of our time seem to be a prevalent topic these days, both at work and in social engagements. Amid discussions of conflict, economic crisis, rising gas prices, and social instability, how can we not all be on the edge of our seats waiting for the next...
The Samaritan: The Lenten season focuses us on PRAYER, ALMSGIVING and FASTING
Return to me with your whole heart says the Lord with fasting, and weeping, and mourning. Joel 2:12 Each year the church gives us a great opportunity to stop awhile for 40 days. Lent is the time to look around ourselves and...