Society Of St Vincent De Paul Diocesan Council Of Dallas Inc

Systemic Change, The Mini Loan Program provides low interest loans to replace high interest predatory loans to people who are victims of alternative lending mechanisms such as payday and auto title loans. Society volunteers establish strong relationships with the participants to help empower them for long term success through financial coaching and referral services. The StudyTime program academically prepares students through long term relationships to grow beyond their economic legacy. The Council operates three StudyTime sites in Dallas, with each site having a site coordinator and multiple volunteers to mentor and tutor each student. In addition, several scholarships for local private high schools are awarded each year and several scholarships for college are also awarded. The Community Garden program provides neighbors the opportunity to have hands on experience in gardening while at the same time providing the community with fresh fruits and vegetables. The Hygiene Closet supplies hygiene products and other household goods to those in need. The Neighborhoods of Hope program provides job search and interview coaching and assistance with locating jobs that pay at least a living wage.

Direct Assistance Council - Coordinates assistance efforts on the Council of Dallas level with annual events, such as school supply distribution and Christmas assistance programs. Provides the person or family with information and referrals to applicable Conferences or other organizations and agencies if the person or family lives in an area not served by a Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference.

Vincentian Support - Provide training and support for volunteer members of Society to ensure they are equipped with the tools they need to help those in need and grow in spirituality.