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St. Vincent de Paul Society - Atlanta
Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service, spiritual, material and financial to the needy and suffering in the tradition of its founder, Frederic Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul.
Description:
The St. Vincent de Paul Society, through its member groups (called "conferences"), serves those in need at the local level. Over 60 such groups operate throughout North Georgia. The SVDP Conference Support Center, located in Chamblee, houses an adult learning center, provides temporary help such as financial assistance, a food pantry, a Thrift Store to aid people in crisis, and operates a car donation program as well as local services in one of several area SVDP Conferences and Thrift Stores.
History:
The St. Vincent de Paul Society is an international organization. The Atlanta Council has served the North Georgia area since 1903.
Contact person: Marilyn Gonzalez, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (770) 457-3021
Address:
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2050-C Chamblee Tucker Rd.Atlanta, GA 30341(See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.svdpatl.org
Directions:
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From Chamblee MARTA station: exit the train and go to the lower level. Look for the sign above the fare gate pointing to "New Peachtree Rd." Cross New Peachtree Road and follow Watkins Avenue. Our office. . . (more)
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Chamblee MARTA station,
Walk distance (in minutes): 2
Nearest Bus Stop: MARTA bus line 125 or 130, 5 minute walk |
Additional Information
| How did you hear about Volunteer Solutions? |
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United Way (website, staff, etc.)
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| UWMA Impact Area Alignment: |
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Low Income Individuals/Families, People At Risk
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| Last updated on August 31, 2009 |
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