Providing shelter, housing, and hope to over 50,000 individuals and families each year through compassionate programs and sustainable enterprise. 92% of every dollar goes directly to our programs and your neighbors in need.
At St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County, we assist the poor and those in need of consolation, seeking out and utilizing every resource while respecting the sanctity and dignity of all.
For more than 70 years, SVdP's social service programs have provided supportive resources for individuals, children, and families who live in poverty and/or homelessness, serving 50,000 people annually. SVdP operates more than 1,600 units of affordable housing, two day-access shelters, offers low-barrier employment, and administers many programs that foster long-term stability.
Core Values: RISE -- Resourcefulness, Innovation, Service, and Empowerment.
Every number represents a life changed, a family sheltered, or a community strengthened.
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There are many ways to make a difference. Every contribution helps build a stronger community.
92% of every dollar goes directly to our programs. Prevent homelessness, keep a family's lights on, or shelter a family in crisis.
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Free pickup in Eugene/Springfield Mon-Fri plus weekends by appointment. We accept appliances, vehicles, clothing, books, electronics, furniture, and more.
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In our work in real estate development, renovation and maintenance, SVdP periodically contracts with outside vendors in our community.
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Lane County's largest nonprofit and a second-chance employer. Join our team and make a direct impact on your community every day.
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Help at Egan warming centers, stores, teaching, meals, or sorting. Individuals and groups welcome. Contact volunteer@svdp.us or 458-264-1865.
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Helping nonprofits nationwide convert discarded items into revenue. 18 organizations, 150+ jobs, and 7M+ pounds diverted from landfills.
Learn MoreThe latest stories, events, and updates from St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County.
Mar 23, 2026 • Recycling, Retail-Thrift Stores
Published on March 23, 2026. St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County (SVdP) is partnering with an iconic…
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Feb 19, 2026 • Affordable Housing, Events
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County (SVdP), the area’s largest human-services provider and a longtime affordable-housing developer, has…
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Nov 13, 2025 • Emergency Assistance, Shelter Assistance
Top: New Egan Warming Center site at SVdP’s “The Zone,” 530 Hwy. 99 N in Eugene. Bottom: Guests and volunteers…
Read MoreSt. Vinnie's operates 14 retail thrift stores, four mattress-recycling facilities, a used-car lot, appliance recycling and Styrofoam recycling operations, and a robust online book sales department.
These endeavors generate revenue for social services that deliver supportive resources for individuals, children, and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
When you shop St. Vinnie's, you are doing your part to help the community!
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