A decade of faithful partnership: St. Vincent de Paul
For more than a decade, the dedicated volunteers of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) of York County have delivered groceries and essential items to the Children’s Attention Home.
SVdP members provide weekly support to ensure every child on campus has access to nutritious, filling meals. Offering person-to-person service rooted in compassion and dignity, their work reflects a simple but powerful mission: a network of friends building a more just world through personal relationships and service to those in need.
“Many years ago, a very faithful member of the Saint Anne Conference of SVdP, Doris Garand, expressed the desire to support the Children’s Attention Home,” shared SVdP member Kim Herbott. “At that time, the Home housed children of all ages, and our ministry began providing fresh fruits and items to the children on a twice‑monthly basis.”
What began as a simple act of kindness has grown into more than ten years of steady support.
“Throughout the years, as needs and circumstances change at the Home, SVdP continues to support the children with a weekly delivery of items requested by the chef, Earl Buckson, who has endeared himself to our ministry of volunteers,” Herbott added. “We genuinely enjoy our interactions with the staff and appreciate the opportunity to support the Children’s Attention Home for the past many years.”
May holds special significance for Catholics and Vincentians as a month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, patroness of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The Children’s Attention Home is honored to recognize SVdP and give thanks for their ongoing commitment to the youth we serve.
About St. Vincent de Paul
Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA, a Catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering in the tradition of our founder, Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul. The National Council supports our 4,000+ local Councils and Conferences throughout the United States by providing our members with resources, spiritual formation, and best practices so they can assist millions of people in need.
About Children’s Attention Home
The Children’s Attention Home has provided nurturing care and life-changing services for over 9,000 children since 1970. Nationally accredited, the Home provides comprehensive, compassionate care and individualized support to South Carolina youth up to 21 in foster care and young adults ages 17 to 20 experiencing homelessness. For more information, visit attentionhome.org or call 803-328-8871.