Efetilda's Story
Does the Society of St. Vincent de Paul really make a difference in the lives of our neighbors in need? Efetilda was so grateful for the “hand up” she received that she actually requested we share her story with everyone associated with SSVP Omaha. |
Ethan's Story
Ethan had a good job, working hard for a construction firm – a position he’d held for 6 ½ years. Laura was in her final trimester of pregnancy…expecting the arrival of the couple’s fourth child. Although this little family definitely lived “paycheck to paycheck”, Ethan and Laura had been able to pay their bills. Then their world was turned upside down: Ethan was laid off from his job – a victim of a sluggish economy. Ethan struggled to find full-time work which would offer a competitive wage to take care of the needs of his family. When that didn’t happen, the couple began to get behind on their bills, and eventually nearly had their water and gas turned off to their house. Ethan and Laura found themselves on the brink of becoming homeless. |
Connie's Story
“But, for the Grace of God go I” is a thought that crosses the minds of so many Vincentian volunteers, as they speak with, and provide friendship and assistance to our neighbors in need. A SSVP volunteer recently shared one such story of a neighbor in need – Connie, pictured – whose life was nearly turned upside down…simply because her car broke down. Connie’s story, while unique to her, is indicative of the small margin of (financial) error that the people we serve live with, as they struggle to provide for their own most basic needs of food, clothing and housing. |
Robert's Story
One of the people who has truly benefitted from our organization’s services to the homeless is Robert B. Robert (pictured) is currently staying in the homeless shelter at the Siena Francis House, just down the street from our Holy Family Community Center. Roberts’s story is both heart-breaking and heart-warming, and is intimately intertwined with the Society and the special work that happens here at 1715 Izard Street. |
Anna Maria's Story
Jobless & and unable to keep up with her bills, a hopeless Anna Maria – with her infant son, Steven, in tow – humbled herself and asked for help from our SSVP Pantry. Read how pantry volunteer Vincentian, LouAnn, befriended Anna Maria, ensuring she received everything she needed to feed her little family. |
Samantha's Story
Sleeping in her car for four nights, young mom, Samantha, was exhausted, penniless and homeless. A victim of abuse, Samantha and her 2-year old daughter sought refuge in a grocery store parking lot before finally getting the help they needed from SSVP – including being put on a path to permanent housing. |
Barbara's Story
Newly homeless and wheelchair-dependent, Barbara didn’t know where to turn after her old, rickety chair finally gave way. Asking for help in finding a replacement, Barbara’s emergency became SSVP pantry manager, Gillian’s priority. Read how Gillian was able to find the perfect wheelchair for Barbara, using a little ingenuity, social media and the compassion of some very caring members of our community. |
Renae's Story
Single mom, Renae, was facing terrible financial hardship and had left messages with a number of agencies, before calling the SSVP Helpline. The caring & calming voice of the volunteer Vincentian reassured Renae of the goodness of humanity. Be prepared to feel the same way while reading Renae’s gratitude email, as well as how SSVP volunteers ensured she received the financial resources she so badly needed. |
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