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Our Programs
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Los Angeles connects with our neighbors in need in Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties through a variety of programs, working to meet urgent needs and uplift lives through service, compassion, and care.
Cardinal Manning Center
At the heart of Skid Row, our men’s transitional housing program offers safe shelter, steady support, and much-deserved dignity to those rebuilding their lives.
Vincentian Services
Powered by local Conferences and focused on humility, compassion, and care, Vincentian Services meets people where they are: through home visits, food pantries, and direct aid.
Circle V
Ranch Camp
Nestled in the Los Padres National Forest near Santa Barbara, Circle V Ranch Camp gives kids space to grow in nature and spirit in their summer of discovery, connection, and joy!
Thrift Stores
Visit us in L.A. and Long Beach for secondhand goods that make a firsthand impact! Every purchase helps fund the programs that serve our neighbors in need.
When Neighbors Are in Crisis, We Show Up
From long-standing programs to urgent relief efforts, our initiatives meet people where they are, restoring hope, dignity, and stability in life’s hardest moments.
Join Us in Supporting LA Fire Relief
The recent fires in Los Angeles have left families, first responders, and entire communities facing unimaginable challenges. While generous donations have helped supply many essentials, critical needs remain. Join us in bringing hope and relief to our City of Angels.
This work was made possible by a Long-Term Recovery grant from the American Red Cross.
We're More Than a Thrift Store
We are are a Catholic charity providing support to those in need, regardless of their religion, at no cost. Our 2,500 volunteers in LA, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties meet with the disadvantaged in their homes to provide food, clothing, furniture, appliances, rental and other forms of financial assistance.
We also operate food pantries and soup kitchens, and a program for men on Skid Row in LA that gets 100 men a year into housing.
Latest News & Upcoming Events
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Los Angeles consists of many different initiatives all working together to improves the lives of our neighbors.
Your Halloween Costume is Already at the Thrift Store
Easy Looks You Can Pull Together for Under $20 Need a last minute Halloween costume? We’re going to save you from the overpriced costume aisle. Everything you need for a great look is already waiting for you at SVdPLA! Here’s your cheat sheet. 1. Rosie the Riveter What you need: A blue chambray or…
The Cardinal Manning Center is Expanding — and You Can Be Part of It
Every day, hundreds of men on Skid Row need basic things; a shower, clean socks, assistance getting an ID so they can apply for a job. These aren’t big asks, but without the right space and the right resources, they’re impossible to meet. To meet some of these needs, Cardinal Manning Center has reopening its…
You Don’t Have to Have It All Figured Out to Make a Difference
Introducing SVdPLA’s Newest Event for the Next Generation of Volunteers When Frédéric Ozanam founded the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, he was 20 years old. He didn’t have years of experience behind him. He just saw a need and chose to act. That is exactly why we named our newest event after him. Frederic…
