WHat is the St. Vincent de Paul Society?

The St. Vincent de Paul Society is an international Catholic lay organization that offers person-to-person service to individuals in need. The Society, operating through its local and regional circles, offers a range of services, which may include financial assistance, food for those in need, consultation, or and advice for healthy and happy living.

Parishioners of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish are invited to consider becoming a part of this very important organization who helps those in need. Contact our parish office for more information. Please be assured that the Vincentians pray for all our generous donors and their special intentions.

Give for Good Campaign

Every year, the Society St. Vincent DePaul Society in our parish sponsors an annual Give For Good Campaign! Your participation is appreciated.

To donate online to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church conference, please click (here). The link will take you directly to our campaign page: 1) Click DONATE, select an amount, add the gift to your cart, and Checkout, and 2) Create a Donor Profile. Complete the donor information and click submit. We appreciate your generosity!

To donate in person or by mail, please send your check or money order to the church office at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, 1558 Buena Vista St., Shreveport, LA 71101.  Make checks or money orders payable to: S.V.D.P. – O.L.B.S. Church Conference.  Second Collections will be held at Masses during the campaign. There will also be two blue buckets placed on the tables in the vestibule for cash, check, or money orders.  Please remember to make check or money order donations payable to: SVDP – OLBS Church Conference.​​​​​​

Organization and Operational Structure

Although part of a National organization, the local chapter of Vincentians witness God’s love by embracing all works of charity and justice. The Society collaborates with other people of good will in relieving need and addressing its causes, making no distinction in those served because, in them, Vincentians see the face of Christ.

HOW TO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE

If you or a person you know is in need of food, or requires financial assistance with utilities, rent, or furniture items, contact the St. Vincent de Paul Helpline.  For the geographic area of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, call the Shreveport Area Help Line at 318-865-7807. Please note, the helpline is answered by volunteers during the hours of 9:00 - 11:00 am and 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Monday thru Friday, except on holidays. If your call is not answered right away, you cannot leave a message but please call back during the designated hours.