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St. Vincent's
St. Vincent’s seeks to break the cycle of poverty, violence, and abuse for the most vulnerable and needy of Santa Barbara County. Through educational and personal growth opportunities, we are committed to helping our sisters and brothers who are poor realize their full potential as children of God with dignity and respect.
Description:
St. Vincent’s lives out its mission through two distinct programs: PATHS and Casa Alegria Children’s Center. St. Vincent’s PATHS program provides transitional housing and services for single mothers who are on welfare or whose incomes are below poverty level. Casa Alegria Children’s Center provides affordable, quality childcare services to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers of working parents.
In both of these programs, St. Vincent’s fosters hope and a sense of dignity and personal worth in a safe and nurturing environment. Each person is encouraged to develop the necessary skills to lead a productive and full life.
St. Vincent's Gardens and Villa Caridad, the Affordable Housing Project provides housing and expanded services to low-income families and low-income seniors age 62 and over.
History:
St. Vincent’s is Santa Barbara’s oldest, continuous social service agency. With a long tradition of responding to the changing needs of the community, St. Vincent’s seeks to break the cycle of poverty, violence, and abuse for the most vulnerable and needy of Santa Barbara County.
Operating on a core value system of respect, quality, simplicity, advocacy, and creativity, St. Vincent’s lives out its mission through: PATHS Program of Affordable Transitional Housing and Services, Casa Alegria Children’s Center, and expanded services to the Affordable Housing Program for low-income families and seniors 62 and over.
St. Vincent’s - Celebrating 150 Years of Continuous Service to Santa Barbara
Contact person: Sister Marie Rachelle Cruz, Volunteer Coordinator, (email)
Office fax number: (805) 967-7508
Address:
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4200 Calle RealSanta Barbara, CA 93110(See a map) |
Web Site: http://stvincents-sb.org
Directions:
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North: Take the State Street exit off Highway 101. Cross State Street at the intersection, staying in the left hand lane. Proceed through the light, crossing Highway 154, and take a right at the first entranceway, 4200 Calle Real. Enter. . . (more) |
| Last updated on October 5, 2009 |
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