Society of St. Vincent de Paul — Neighbors Helping Neighbors®

Cincinnati, Ohio Chapter

 

 
 
 

Home Visits

Home visits are a unique aspect of St. Vincent de Paul's ministry to those in need.  Our small staff and conference members, 56 small groups generally associated with Catholic parishes, visit the homes of those who come to us in need of assistance with the most basic needs — food, shelter, medicine, clothing, transportation and emotional comfort. 

Our base of more than 800 conference members and volunteers live the belief that a small kindness can make a big difference. Helping a neighbor in need is often as simple as offering enough food to make it to the end of the month, or clothing for school or work. At other times, conferences may help with rent or utilities, or assist people with more persistent problems to find the help they need. In all cases, our goal is to provide comfort and support through personal care and concern.

"There was a woman with three little children who called for help. We arrived with some food and when we got in there, there wasn't a thing in that house except one beat up old television. I put out the word in my parish that we needed some things. We took two loads including beds for the children's rooms. The children had been sleeping on the floor with no blankets or anything."
— Lee Wenstrup, St. Dominic Conference Volunteer

For those requesting assistance with clothing and household items or bus tokens for employment or medical appointments, walk-ins are welcomed every Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at our West End Office at 1125 Bank Street.  For help obtaining a state ID or birth certificate, walk-ins are welcome on the first Thursday of each month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Please bring the following documentation with you:

  1. Picture ID, Social Security Cards or a printout for the entire household.
  2. Proof of income of entire household such as: ADC, SSI, SS printouts or letters.  Last two paycheck stubs or letter from employer.  Letter from the Unemployment Office or Worker Compensation.  If you no longer receive an income you must bring verification such as a letter from your last employer, a letter from the Department of Human Services or the Social Security Office.
  3. Proof of address, for example a utility bill, lease or piece of dated mail.
  4. For bus tokens, proof of employment or documentation of medical appointments are required.