It’s Not About the Firewood
Executive Director Mike Mies presented how and why we continue the mission of St. Vincent de Paul that began nearly 200 years ago.
Live Vincentian- An Everyday Guide
This workshop addressed our Vincentian vocation within our conference efforts, in our jobs and at home by embracing the Vincentian virtues of Humility, Simplicity, Selflessness, Gentleness, and Zeal.
Our Vincentian Roots and Catholic Social Teaching
Did you know our Vincentian history helped form Catholic Social Teachings? This workshop unpacked key Church doctrine and its connection with our Vincentian heritage including our founder’s goal to “encircle the globe in a network of charity.”
Embracing the Personal Encounter
How can we best accompany our neighbors on their journey to stability? What defines a personal encounter? We discussed ways to make our neighbors feel seen and respected.
Building Neighborhoods of Support and Friendship: Council Resources and the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan
This workshop highlighted important themes in our 5-year strategic plan and offered time for Q&A with Council teams including Vincentian Services, Finance, Housing, Food Insecurity Initiatives and Pharmacy.
Helping Neighbors Facing Eviction
Learn the basics of how to counsel neighbors facing eviction or foreclosure: What are the options? We discussed how best communicate with landlords; how to help our clients budget and handle finances in the face of difficult circumstances and make good decisions.
Eviction Prevention 101
Vincentians know that the best way to solve for homelessness is to prevent people from becoming homeless. Learn about the core SVdP model to help people in financial crisis avoid the pitfalls of eviction.
Walking with Immigrant Families
Focused on Latino communities, this workshop educated attendees about the diverse Latino populations in our state and share how best to build trust, coach and counsel undocumented and documented immigrants to realize the best outcomes. Additional Resources:
Show Me the Money! Conference Fundraising at its Best
Learn tips for asking, affirming and thanking your donors as well as uncovering new sources of revenue to support your neighbors in need.
Thoughts of a Thrift Store?
A Thrift Store can be a significant source of revenue for conferences. This workshop was presented by SVdP Georgia’s senior staff to Conferences that are exploring the option of supporting a Council-run store.
Trauma-informed Casework
A trauma-informed approach to casework can help clients stabilize in housing more quickly and can build resilience for both clients and staff. Learn about the causes and effects of trauma and about the principles of trauma-informed care.
Membership Recruiting: Now What?
Your membership recruiting campaign was a success! Now- how do you keep new volunteers engaged? This workshop discussed outside-the-box options for volunteer and member roles within our conferences.
Am I really a Vincentian?
Perhaps you signed up to volunteer for a few hours at church, and before you know it – you’ve become a full-fledged Vincentian! This workshop unpacked the Vincentian charism and calling, spotlighting the difference between a volunteer and a Vincentian.
