Frequently Asked Questions about St. Vincent de Paul Assistance Programs.

When should I ask for help?

As soon as you realize that you do not have enough funds to pay your bill (gas, water, electric, rent, etc.), you should contact the local DHS (Dept. of Human Services), Community Action Board, Salvation Army, your own church and other aid-based government agencies.  After contacting the other agencies, take their responses with you to the SVdP Conference in your community to seek assistance.  The volunteer Vincentians will gather all of your information and send it to the Conference to make the decision.  The Vincentian working in the financial aid office does not make an immediate decision so it is very important that you do not wait until the utilities are being shut off shortly or you face eviction within a couple of days.  It may take up to a week to get a response back.

How do I receive help?

Call or go to your local St. Vincent de Paul Conference for details on eligibility and requirements.

What type of assistance do you offer?

• Rent (some Conferences assist with surety or deposits)
• Utilities
• Heating
• Transportation
• Clothing, Household Items and Furniture Vouchers
• Food
• Prescriptions
• Rotating homeless shelter in Marquette from November through April.
• And more.  No work of charity is foreign to the Society.