In the spirit of love and compassion, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides human services to individuals and families in need without regard to race, religion, or national origin. The Society meets basic needs while inspiring hope and empowering persons to reach their fullest potential. The Society advocates for those in need, promotes their dignity and self worth, and strives to walk with them, learn from them, and see them in the presence of God.

Description:
SVDP offers Emergency Financial Assistance for those in crisis, a Food Pantry, Cars for Cause, Forward Movement Program,Thrift Store vouchers for those in need of beds,household items, clothing and furniture. Transitional Housing and Permanent Supportive Housing.

The organization assist not only homeless families and individuals, but makes every attempt to assist before homelessness becomes a reality for families.

History:
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Grand Forks, North Dakota was founded after the flood of 1997 as a way of coordinating and unifying services among the Catholic parishes in Grand Forks. Each of the parishes had their own human needs services and the decision was made to place all of those services under one roof to better serve the community of Grand Forks.

Contact people:

JoAnn Brundin, Executive Director, (701) 795-8614, (email) Tawnia Hoidahl, Assistant Director, (701) 795-8614, (email) Jennifer Modeen, Program Director, (701) 795-8614, (email)

Office fax number: (701) 746-6648

Address:

620 8th Ave North Grand Forks, ND 58201 (See a map)

Web Site: http://svdpgf.org

Directions:

On Washington Street turn between Leevers and Cenex go east about six blocks. We are close to the corner of 8th and Cherry Street. We are in a residental neighborhood,you will see a large blue and white sign.   Nearest Bus Stop: 8th and Cherry, 1/2 block minute walk