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St. Vincent de Paul in the News

For media inquiries, please contact Mary Batzel or call (952) 221-6801.
Bringing Charitable Giving Center Stage
Helena Gunderson | Southwest News Media | February 23, 2023


At the end of the night, the infant and toddler supplies were presented to Wayne Bugg, the associate executive director of SVdP Twin Cities, an organization Griak calls a “powerhouse of compassion and assistance to the needy.”
​

“We are so honored to serve SVdP. You make such a huge difference in peoples’ lives everyday,” Griak said, addressing Bugg
...Continue reading
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Our Faith in Action: Help Behind Bars
Episode 20 | EWTN | February 16, 2023
​

In this episode, Vincentians offer support to incarcerated women and conduct a Home Visit, the hallmark of the Society’s work. Tune in to learn how Vincentians put their faith in action every day across the country. 

Home Visit story begins at minute 18:00.
 

Our Faith in Action: Heirlooms & Homevisits
Episode 17 | EWTN | February 7, 2023

In this episode, the Society uses religious artifacts to support their work helping neighbors in need, and on a Home Visit, Vincentians bring along friendship and help. Tune in to learn how Vincentians put their faith in action every day across the country.

Religious Articles Ministry story begins at minute 17:30.

St. Vincent de Paul met surging demand from
​thousands in 2020

Neal St. Anthony | Star Tribune | April 10, 2021

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Twin Cities, a small social enterprise, did a lot of good during a most-challenging 2020.

The fiscal 2020 income statement reveals that St. Vinnie's posted a surplus of about $75,000 on net revenue of $1 million, largely from thrift store, recycling sales...Continue reading
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Eli Steele: George Floyd, Derek Chauvin and Minneapolis' struggle for progress
Eli Steele | Fox News | March 30, 2021

When I arrived in Minneapolis days before the Derek Chauvin trial was set to begin, I wanted to know how the locals were dealing with the aftermath of the gruesome killing of George Floyd. Not many people have lived through the experience of having an entire world turn a judgmental eye on their community. Had the last 10 months since Floyd’s death...Continue reading

Society of St. Vincent de Paul-Twin Cities:
Providing hope and a vision for the future

Debbie Musser | The Catholic Spirit | February 10, 2021

“And I am so grateful for St. Vincent de Paul,” she said. “They encourage people who are suffering, who are silent, who feel they don’t deserve to be living. They are a shoulder to lean on, and hope for a future and better life.” 

This story about St. Vincent de Paul-Twin Cities is the first in a three-part series highlighting different ministries supported by the Catholic Services Appeal Foundation...Continue reading
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Changing Lives One by One
Catholic Service Appeal Foundation | September 20, 2020

Imagine yourself surrounded by relatives, friends and acquaintances all addicted to illegal drugs. Now imagine yourself a child in that situation. Such was the case for a young boy in Chicago. Eventually, the boy was sent to live with his aunt in the Twin Cities. Continue reading

​Wisdom and empathy help put back together a looted Minneapolis thrift store
Katy Read | Star Tribune | June 5, 2020

Wayne Bugg gazed around the ransacked interior of the St. Vincent de Paul thrift store in Minneapolis — floors piled with broken glass, overturned office supplies, scattered jewelry — left by looters during protests and riots over George Floyd’s death.


Continue reading
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St. Vincent de Paul thrift store to rebuild, continue helping Lake Street neighborhood
Joe Ruff | The Catholic Spirit | June 3, 2020

“We are in this for the long haul and we will not draw back,” Bugg said June 2. “We will do more. By the grace of God and this community, we will meet every need that we can.”

Continue reading
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul helps those most in need
Joe Ruff | The Catholic Spirit | February 20, 2019

Marking the first time the appeal will support the society, the grant will let the nonprofit do more to help more people in need. But the foundation’s efforts also will help get the word out about the Catholic, charitable organization and the good that it does across the seven-county metro area, said Koerner, executive director of the society, which operates on an annual budget of nearly $1 million...Continue reading
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Rediscover Hour on Relevant Radio
Interview with Ed Koerner and Pat Kaiser | Relevant Radio | February 8, 2019

​Interview begins at 8 minutes...Click to listen

St. Vincent de Paul
​in the News


For media inquiries, please contact Mary Batzel or call (952) 221-6801.
Bringing Charitable Giving Center Stage
Helena Gunderson | SW News Media | Feb. 23, 2023


At the end of the night, the infant and toddler supplies were presented to Wayne Bugg, the associate executive director of SVdP Twin Cities, an organization Griak calls a “powerhouse of compassion and assistance to the needy.”
​

“We are so honored to serve St. Vincent de Paul. You make such a huge difference in peoples’ lives everyday,” Griak said, addressing Bugg....Continue reading
Picture

Our Faith in Action: Help Behind Bars
Episode 20 | EWTN | February 16, 2023
​

In this episode, Vincentians offer support to incarcerated women and conduct a Home Visit, the hallmark of the Society’s work. Tune in to learn how Vincentians put their faith in action every day across the country. 

Home Visit story begins at minute 18:00.
 

Our Faith in Action: Heirlooms & Homevisits
Episode 17 | EWTN | February 7, 2023

In this episode, the Society uses religious artifacts to support their work helping neighbors in need, and on a Home Visit, Vincentians bring along friendship and help. Tune in to learn how Vincentians put their faith in action every day across the country.

Religious Articles Ministry story begins at minute 17:30.

​St. Vincent de Paul met surging demand from thousands in 2020
Neal St. Anthony | Star Tribune | April 10, 2021

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Twin Cities, a small social enterprise, did a lot of good during a most-challenging 2020.

The fiscal 2020 income statement reveals that St. Vinnie's posted a surplus of about $75,000 on net revenue of $1 million, largely from thrift store, recycling sales...Continue reading
Picture

Eli Steele: George Floyd, Derek Chauvin and Minneapolis' struggle for progress
Eli Steele | Fox News | March 30, 2021

When I arrived in Minneapolis days before the Derek Chauvin trial was set to begin, I wanted to know how the locals were dealing with the aftermath of the gruesome killing of George Floyd. Not many people have lived through the experience of having an entire world turn a judgmental eye on their community. Had the last 10 months since Floyd’s death...Continue reading

Society of St. Vincent de Paul-Twin Cities: Providing hope and a vision for the future
Debbie Musser | The Catholic Spirit | February 10, 2021

“And I am so grateful for St. Vincent de Paul,” she said. “They encourage people who are suffering, who are silent, who feel they don’t deserve to be living. They are a shoulder to lean on, and hope for a future and better life.” 

This story about St. Vincent de Paul-Twin Cities is the first in a three-part series highlighting different ministries supported by the Catholic Services Appeal Foundation...Continue reading
Picture

Changing Lives One by One
Catholic Service Appeal Foundation | September 20, 2020

Imagine yourself surrounded by relatives, friends and acquaintances all addicted to illegal drugs. Now imagine yourself a child in that situation. Such was the case for a young boy in Chicago. Eventually, the boy was sent to live with his aunt in the Twin Cities.
Continue reading

​Wisdom and empathy help put back together a looted Minneapolis thrift store
Katy Read | Star Tribune | June 5, 2020

Wayne Bugg gazed around the ransacked interior of the St. Vincent de Paul thrift store in Minneapolis — floors piled with broken glass, overturned office supplies, scattered jewelry — left by looters during protests and riots over George Floyd’s death.
Continue reading
Picture

St. Vincent de Paul thrift store to rebuild, continue helping Lake Street neighborhood
Joe Ruff | The Catholic Spirit | June 3, 2020

“We are in this for the long haul and we will not draw back,” Bugg said June 2. “We will do more. By the grace of God and this community, we will meet every need that we can.” Continue reading
Picture

Society of St. Vincent de Paul helps those most in need
Joe Ruff | The Catholic Spirit | February 20, 2019

Marking the first time the appeal will support the society, the grant will let the nonprofit do more to help more people in need. But the foundation’s efforts also will help get the word out about the Catholic, charitable organization and the good that it does across the seven-county metro area, said Koerner, executive director of the society, which operates on an annual budget of nearly $1 million...Continue reading
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Rediscover Hour on Relevant Radio 
Relevant Radio | February 8, 2019

​Ed Koerner and Pat Kaiser interview begins at 8 minutes...Click to listen
District Council & Minneapolis Thrift Store
​2939 12th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 722-7882

M-F: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sat: 10:30 am - 4 pm
St. Paul Thrift Store
​461 7th St. W. 
St. Paul, MN 55102 
(651) 227-1332
​
M-F: 9:30 am - 5 pm
Sat: 9:30 am - 3 pm
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​District Council & Minneapolis Thrift Store
​2939 12th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 722-7882
M-F: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm

Sat: 10:30 am - 4 pm
​St. Paul Thrift Store
​461 7th St. W. 
St. Paul, MN 55102 
(651) 227-1332
​M-F: 9:30 am - 5 pm
Sat: 9:30 am - 3 pm
Need help?
Contact
​Store donations
Donate
Picture
Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Your gifts are tax-deductible.
​© 2022 St. Vincent de Paul-Twin Cities. ​All rights reserved