St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County is a nonprofit organization based in Oakland, California, serving Alameda County by providing direct assistance to people in need and operating from 2272 San Pablo Avenue in Oakland, California 94612. The organization emphasizes volunteer-driven, one-to-one support delivered within a framework of fellowship and spiritual growth, supported by a network of about 800 volunteers across Alameda County. It runs the Dining Room and Community Center in downtown Oakland, with the Dining Room serving up to 800 meals per day, five days a week, and the Community Center offering job-training programs such as the Kitchen of Champions culinary training program and the Champion Workforce transitional employment program, plus drop-in centers for men, women and children, free clothing, medical clinics, the Homeless & Caring Court, and referrals. The organization also operates thrift stores that offer gently-used goods along with many new items donated by manufacturers, including clothing, furniture and books at bargain prices. It has 11-50 employees and maintains a website at svdp-alameda.org.