Volunteers Touch Lives

The Fond du Lac Council of the St. Vincent de Paul Society has enjoyed a strong presence in the community since 1934.  As a totally volunteer society we are proud that 95% of our income goes directly to serve the needs of those in crisis and fully 98% stays in Fond du Lac County.

Our volunteer opportunities include three main areas:

• Vincentian Thrift Store Opportunities
• Vincentian Associate Member Opportunities
• Vincentian Regular Member Opportunities

  Click here to learn more about volunteer opportunities (PDF).

 Click here to take a moment to fill out our online Volunteer form and a volunteer will contact you soon to talk with you in more detail about how you help. SVDP Fond du Lac is always grateful for help from volunteers.

Items Ready for a New Life

Useable clothing, household items, furniture and appliances are needed for distribution to the poor in our community. To arrange for a pick-up of larger items please call 920.322.9505.

Non-perishable food and cleaning and serving supplies are always in great demand at our food pantries and meal sites. We can never get enough items such as canned goods, cereal, baby food, powdered drink mix, salt and pepper, napkins, silverware, etc.

Click here to view a complete list of accepted items (Adobe Reader required).

Financial Support Gratefully Accepted

Financial support is needed if we are to continue the SVDP programs. Please consider making a gift. The Society accepts gifts of all kinds: cash, marketable securities, life insurance, estates, property, etc. If giving gifts other than cash, please call our office at 920.322.9505 before designating SVDP as the beneficiary.

St. Vincent de Paul Society is a 501c(3) charitable nonprofit organization. All gifts are tax deductible according to current IRS regulations.

LEAVE A LEGACY: Make a Difference in the Lives of the Poor

What You Should Know:

You can make a legacy gift to charity. Whether you think of yourself as rich or poor, or somewhere in between, your gift can make a difference. Even a small amount can have a big impact over time.

You can leave money to your family and to your favorite charity. Some people think that they must choose between leaving a gift to their family or their charities. You can do both, and some charitable gifts may actually save your family money by decreasing inheritance taxes.

You Can Start Today:

• Make sure you have an up-to-date will (or living trust) that reflects your charitable objectives. Without these documents, you surrender control of your property and assets to the courts.
• Contact your financial advisor and ask for help in establishing a charitable gift.
• Think beyond cash - you can leave stocks, real estate, insurance policies, and personal property to charitable organizations.
• Make SVDP a beneficiary of your life insurance, pension plan, or IRA.

For more information on how you can join us in our work to fight poverty and hunger, contact Donald Mueller, the Council President. He will be happy to answer your questions. Contact him at 920-322-9505. Email him at mueller.77@hotmail.com.