1600 South Calhoun Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 456-3561
Enjoy a getaway to Savannah, GA, Jekyll Island, & Beaufort, SC, while helping raise funds to support the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and our neighbors in need!
April 25th – May 1st: 7 days and 6 nights for $999!
For more information, or to register for the bus trip, contact:
Theresa Bittner (260) 750-2694
10th Anniversary!
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the SVdP Walk for Hope with us! We’ll kick off the afternoon with a fun, family-friendly tailgate at 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM with food and fellowship. Check-in for the walk/run will open at 2:00 PM, and the walk will begin at 3:00 PM as we walk together to bring hope to our neighbors in need. Route options include: 5k, 1.25 miles, and 1/3 mile loop around the Parkview Field Concourse.
Click here to register to walk or donate to support neighbors in need!
Every step you take and every dollar you raise will directly impact individuals and families in Northeast Indiana who are struggling with poverty, hunger, and crisis situations. 100% of the proceeds go back into our community to provide critical assistance with food, rent, utilities, transportation, and more.
Teen Service Week is back!
Join the Society of St Vincent de Paul – Fort Wayne from Monday, June 1 through Thursday, June 4 for four days of hands-on service, learning, and teamwork.
Participants will work alongside our Carpenter’s Sons Ministry, experienced volunteer carpenters, on projects that help neighbors in our community. Projects may include building wheelchair ramps, rebuilding decks, installing handrails, and other minor home repair work.
No experience is required. Teens do not need to use power tools to participate. There will be plenty of meaningful ways to help on every project site. For those who want to learn, experienced carpenters will be available to teach and supervise, with parent permission.
Lunch, snacks, and water will be provided each day.
Spots are limited, so register today to reserve your place!
Join the Society of St Vincent de Paul – Fort Wayne for a fun, community centered bowling fundraiser supporting local families in need across northeast Indiana.
This friendly tournament is designed for all skill levels and features a relaxed 9-Pin No Tap format, meaning if you know down nine pins on your first ball, it counts as a strike. Whether you bowl regularly or just for fun, this event is about participation, generosity, and shared purpose.
All proceeds from this event directly support the work of the Society of St Vincent de Paul – Fort Wayne, helping neighbors facing financial hardship with essential needs such as housing stability, utilities, and basic necessities.
This event operates under Indiana Gaming Endorsment Permit #GR0230291.
Please complete the form below so we know who is bowling.
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Ready to build something real—for your future, your career, and yourself?
SVdP Build to Work: Carpentry Skills Program, a ministry of the Society of St Vincent de Paul, is a 5-week morning-only training program for adults 18+ who want hands-on experience, life skills, and the confidence to take on whatever comes next. You’ll get paid while you learn in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Whether you’re figuring out your next move after school or just ready for a change, this program helps you lay a solid foundation for your future.
Is getting here a challenge? We’ve got bus passes to help you get to and from the program!
Get practical experience learning from skilled volunteer carpenters. You’ll learn how to measure, cut, frame, and use power tools—all while working on real projects that matter, like wheelchair ramps, fixing up decks and porches, or making dressers and bunk beds for families in need.
Take one morning a week to focus on you!
Everyone needs time to recharge. Use your day off to rest…or plan your next move!
Adults 18+ who are ready to learn, work with their hands, and grow personally and professionally. No prior experience needed—just motivation and a willingness to commit.
Simply fill out the application below and we will be in touch.
Email [email protected]. We’re happy to answer any questions or help guide you through the process!
Build Skills. Strengthen Character. Craft Your Future.
We’ll kick off the afternoon with a fun, family-friendly tailgate at 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM featuring food, and fellowship. Check-in for the walk/run will open at 2:00 PM, and the walk will begin at 3:00 PM as we walk together to bring hope to our neighbors in need. Walk route options include: 5k, 1.5 miles, and 1/4 mile loop around the Parkview Field Concourse.
Every step you take and every dollar you raise will directly impact individuals and families in Northeast Indiana who are struggling with poverty, hunger, and crisis situations. 100% of the proceeds go back into our community to provide critical assistance with food, rent, utilities, transportation, and more.
Register to walk and invite your friends & family!
Fundraise to make an even bigger impact—set a goal and rally your network.
Donate if you can’t attend but want to support the cause.
Let’s come together to lift up those who need it most. Your support helps us bring hope where it’s needed the most!
Join us for Season 5 of SVdP Teen Service Week!
You will get to work with our Carpenter’s Sons Ministry, a group of amazing carpenters, to learn new skills while helping someone in our community! Projects include things like rebuilding decks, building wheelchair ramps, and many other fun carpentry and home repair opportunities.
The program runs from Monday, June 9, through Thursday, June 12, and you will work with a group of other teens, and several experienced carpenters.
Lunches and snacks will be provided each day, along with plenty of water.
You will have the opportunity to work with power tools, but it is not a requirement to join us. There are plenty of things to do at each job that don’t require using a power tool. But, if you want to try your hand at it—and you have permission from your parents—we have experienced carpenters happy to teach you how!
Spots are limited! So, fill out the form below to reserve your spot today!
Join us for Season 5 of SVdP Teen Service Week!
You will get to work with our Carpenter’s Sons Ministry, a group of amazing carpenters, to learn new skills while helping someone in our community! Projects include things like rebuilding decks, building wheelchair ramps, and many other fun carpentry and home repair opportunities.
The program runs from Monday, June 9, through Thursday, June 12, and you will work with a group of other teens, and several experienced carpenters.
Lunches and snacks will be provided each day, along with plenty of water.
You will have the opportunity to work with power tools, but it is not a requirement to join us. There are plenty of things to do at each job that don’t require using a power tool. But, if you want to try your hand at it—and you have permission from your parents—we have experienced carpenters happy to teach you how!
Spots are limited! So, fill out the form below to reserve your spot today!