Vinnies Van!

A Special Works of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Parramatta Diocese

 

 

About the Vinnies Van

How did it start?

Vinnies Van is a Special Works conducted by the St. Vincent de Paul Society. The Parramatta Diocesan area has seen an increased need with the number of homeless growing.

The aim of the Vinnies Van is twofold. First and foremost, to help alleviate the desperation of the homeless people in the Parramatta, Blacktown and Penrith areas, in the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul.

Secondly, to establish a Special Work for the youth, young adults and adults to feel responsible for and, to live out our Christian mission, whilst developing our gifts of compassion and empathy.

 

What are our aims?
  1. To visit the homeless people of the Greater West, to provide friendship, compassion and dignity.

    2. Incidental to the visitation aspect, food and referral is provided, where necessary.

  2. To provide an opportunity for young people to actively assist in helping the homeless through involvement with the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
  3. To offer out services in a non-denominational manner, preferring to promote our Christianity through actions rather than words.

 

What do we do?

Our work is one of visiting the homeless and offering those people food, a friendly face and a listening ear.

 

How do we do it?

Vinnies Van operates 7 nights a week in Penrith and Parramatta area and in St Marys and Blacktown on occasional nights.

The Van is on the streets from 7.00pm to 12.00pm.

 

Who does Vinnies Van?

The members of Vinnies Van are all Volunteers coming from all walks of life, with a common bond, being a desire to help those who are less fortunate than themselves.

 

Who provides the Funds?

Vinnies Van is funded by generous donations from the St. Vincent de Paul Society, local service clubs and the public.

 

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How can you support Vinnies Van?

Just fill in the forms

- You can make a financial donation

- You can donate food, drinks, clothes and blankets.

- You can promote Vinnies Van in your place of work.

All assistance would be gratefully appreciated.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING VINNIES VAN!

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Vinnies Van News!

 

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Contact details

You can contact Lisa at the St. Vincent de Paul Parramatta Diocesan Office about Vinnies Van by:

Email: vinniesvan@hotmail.com

Post: PO BOX 573

WENTWORTHVILLE, NSW

AUSTRALIA, 2145

Phone: 02 9896 0066

Fax: 02 9896 8261

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Last Revised: 12.06.00 St. Vincent de Paul Society Parramatta Diocesan Council