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Food for ThoughtBy Rose Dille, Doreen Khan, Bet Stewart &

David Bundesen

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OverviewIntroduction – David Bundesen

History of Society St. Vincent de Paul

Volunteer Coordination – Rose Dille Process and Organization

Volunteer Perspective – Babette Stewart The SVdP & USF Missions

Client Perspective – Doreen Khan The Need and the Service

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The History of St. Vincent de PaulBy David Bundesen

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History of International SVdPFounded in 1833By Frederic Ozanam a 20-year old student at the

Sorbonne University in Paris, France.

Challenged to “practice what they preach”

He sought out the poor in Paris and brought them bread, clothing and most importantly, friendship.

Took as their Patron the great friend priest St. Vincent de Paul, known as the “Apostle of Charity”.

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Frederic Ozanam

St. Vincent de Paul


History of Alameda SVdPSimilar groups began forming across France

Eventually spread throughout the Christian world, including the United States.

The first St. Vincent de Paul Conference in Alameda County started in 1882 Sacred Heart parish conference in Oakland.

Although initially only active for 10 yearsRevived 56 years later in 1938 when the SVdP of

Alameda Co. was established. Six active conferences were organized by

Archbishop Patrick W. Riordan of San Francisco.

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History of Alameda SVdPNow, 70 years later, Alameda County is home

to 42 conferences united under one District Council.

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SVdP Core ValuesThe Society of St. Vincent de Paul adheres to

a group of core values that are central to its creed and ministry to all including: DignityIdentification of Jesus with the poor Concern with charity and justice The virtues of humility & charityFriendship Solidarity

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Coordination and Processing of VolunteersBy Rose Dille

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Overview: Volunteers of Alameda County SVdP:Shalyn Pugh – Volunteer Coordinator

2,000 – 3,000 regular volunteers annually serve in Alameda County alone

Additional Volunteers Consisting of individuals, corporations, schools,

youth groups, and many others

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For our SLP we were fortunate to help assist the Tuesday volunteers in the Free Dining Room located on 23rd Street in Oakland. We sliced and sorted desserts, placed loaves of bread within bins, folded napkins, prayed, served food & beverages, and cleaned.

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Our Work


Inga – Volunteer Coordinator

100-200 Volunteers weekly

10-25 per day

Nutritious hot lunch served 7 days a week

Up to 1,000 plates a day

Many Return for 2nd, 3rds.

Regular Volunteers are dedicated

Usually one day a week, all year long

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SVdP Free Dining Room


Kitchen of ChampionsChef Kim – culinary instructor program

20 students in 12 week program40 hours per weekServe Safe Certification at end of program

75% of students place immediately after completing program

Guest ChefOne evening event every 12 weeksStudents gain exposure to a renowned chef

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Kitchen of Champions

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“Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will eat for the rest of his life.”


Kitchen of Champions

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Volunteer PerspectiveBy Bet Stewart

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The Volunteer Perspective

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Volunteers from all walks of lifeMany opportunities to help within the

organization


The Volunteer Perspective

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Mother/Daughter Volunteers


History of Alameda SVdPThere are many opportunities to volunteer

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USF Core ValuesCORE VALUES - include a belief in and a

commitment to advancing:1. Faith and reason as complementary resources2. Pursuit of truth3. Learning as a humanizing, social activity4. A common good that transcends the interests

individuals or groups5. A diversity of perspectives6. Excellence as the standard for teaching7. Social responsibility8. A culture of service that respects and promotes the

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Serving as a Team

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Checked our egos @ the door

Put on hairnets, rubber gloves and aprons

Accepted all we were asked to do

All volunteers worked cheerfully

We were not the focus

We were men and women for others


Client PerspectiveBy Doreen Khan

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Client PerspectiveAlameda County is home to a

disproportionate number of low income households

Nearly 10% below poverty line15% of families live below poverty lineDowntown Oakland one of most distressed

areas in N. CANearly 1/3 subsist on incomes below poverty

lineNearly ½ single-mother households below

povertyMost at SVdP have average income of barely

$5,000

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SVdP Special Works Division Free Dining Room serving daily hot meals to the

hungryFood Bank providing groceries for food pantries

around the county Drop-in resource centers for homeless and very

low-income people Health clinic, computer lab, educational classesCulinary academy and job training, Job Club

(resume and interview skills)Men’s centre/Women’s Centre - shower, laundry,

receive mails

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Tangible assistance to homeless and at-risk persons

To help them meet basic needsTo build self-sufficiencyUltimately break the cycle of poverty

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SVdP Special Works Division


SVdP ServesThose who live in povertyThose who are struggling to make ends meetThose who may lack in education, they may

struggle with literacyThose who may have physical and mental

disabilitiesThose who may have prison records

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The Common ThreadWe are all human Beings

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The SVdP Service Project TeamWith our hosts

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Thank You to SVdP & USF for this Opportunity To Learn

and Serve!Submitted by Bet Stewart, Rose Dille, Doreen Khan &

David Bundesen

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Education

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