June 2011
2 posts
Help our go to Summer Camp!
Summer Camp
We’re gearing up for Summer! Our kids are getting excited for fun in the sun. From computer camp for learning-disabled children to special camps for our medically-fragile kids, there’s a lot to look forward to. But funds are low and without your support, some kids will be left behind. Time is running out to help send a child to camp this summer - please click here to...
Congratulations, Tasha
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Congratulations, Tasha!
SVS congratulates Tasha P. on graduating this month from SUNY Albany with her B.A. inLatin American Studies from the College of Arts and Sciences! Tasha was chosen as Youth of The Year for her extraordinary academic accomplishments and her grace in handling adversity.
Here is Tasha’s Story…
Tasha P.
Tasha P. is an incredible...
May 2011
2 posts
With your help we can help more youths like Alex!
I am happy to be with SVS because this family we accumulate, the bonds that we create, and the networks that we develop here are amazing. All of these different types of people we meet at SVS love us, and that is really important for me coming from a family who could not sufficiently support me and my endeavors.
-Alexander
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Teamwork makes the dream work
Greetings!
They say it takes a village to raise a child. Here at St. Vincent’s Services, we think of it more like a team. You’re part of that team.
Watch your mailbox for a letter we just sent that tells the heartwarming success story of one of our kids named Johnny. You made his success possible. We are so grateful for all that you do!
If you’ve recently contributed,...
April 2011
5 posts
Preparing Youth for Adulthood (PYA) Bake sale!
SVS’ PYA program recently had a bake sale fundraiser event and was able to raise $525!
By selling various kinds of delicious treats from brownies, to cream cheese red velvet cakes to our very own SVS employees, we were able to raise money to help prepare our underprivileged youths for adulthood. It was amazing to see so many SVS employees came down to support the event.
You can...
SVS Success stories
“This agency under the guidance of Father, and with the help of Mr. Alan Schwartz, has provided for most of us in ways we cannot even explain. For example, I would have never had the opportunity to attend the school I wanted to attend. I am very grateful to this agency as well.”
Anthony
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You can help someone like Carl
I am grateful for SVS. They have given me a running spirit, and a will to succeed. They have also been with me through the worst of times, and they have been with me through the best of times. I know that they will be with me through all my future endeavors and I hope that they can do the same for everyone else that is sitting in this room.
Carl - current SVS American Dream Program Scholar
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Can you help our kids in NYC?
We believe that family is in the heart…
Greetings!
Here at St. Vincent’s Services, we think of ourselves as a family- and you are an important part of our family. We care for the kids together, but we couldn’t do it without you.
When a baby or toddler comes into our care, just like most new parents we are excited but also overwhelmed by the cost and responsibility. ...
SVS & I...
After completing a two-year degree at TCI in heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration, I didn’t know if I wanted to continue studying or work in the fields. SVS motivated me to continue on with college, so I am continuing my studies at New York City Tech, where I am currently finishing up my last class and I will obtain my Bachelors degree in property management -Devon
Meet Our SVS...
March 2011
3 posts
“I appreciate St. Vincent’s Services for the experiences I had. As an outsider...”
– Luis, current SVS American Dream Scholar
“Once I came to St. Vincent’s I realized a lot of people cared about what I was...”
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Quotes from our SVS Alumni
“I was youth of the year in 1993 when I was at St. Vincent’s, and was able to work my way up to where I am today. Now my daughter is 9 years old, and I have become a web developer thanks to St. Vincent’s.” Shawn, former American Dream Program Alumni
“One of the things St. Vincent’s has done for me was, give me the tools to secure a solid foundation. They taught me so much,...
February 2011
1 post
Happy Valentine's Day
Happy Valentine’s Day from St. Vincent’s Services
December 2010
6 posts
A Message from Msgr. Robert M. Harris
BLESS YOU FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP Greetings! As I reflect on the year past, and look toward the New Year ahead, I want to share a poem with you to best express what’s in my heart- Your generosity to our children has written your name in the hearts of all of us here at SVS. We could not care for our boys and girls who have suffered abuse and...
True meaning of Christmas at SVS
Last night SVS celebrated the holidays with a party for our Group Home youths at our headquarters in Brooklyn!
Before the party we held a chapel service with our youngsters to discuss the true meaning behind Christmas, and its traditions!
After singing Christmas Carols with each other in harmony, the party began! The night was filled with delicious food, music, and prizes for our SVS group...
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A Special Christmas Message from Rev. Msgr. Harris
“You can share joy with a hopeful child.”
Hello,
This Christmas, all of us here at St. Vincent’s Services are brimming with two strong emotions- hope for the year ahead and gratitude for your support.
As you know, we care for over 900 children at SVS who have been abandoned, abused or neglected. The Christmas...
Holidays at SVS
❤ This season, our SVS staffs and donors have been working hard to get ready for Christmas at St. Vincent’s Services.
Thanks to the generosity of our steadfast donors, this year SVS is able to provide our foster/group home children with holiday warmth and traditions. In each of our facilities, our staff adorns the halls with wreaths, lights, and other joyous decorations so that our...
November 2010
9 posts
Gala 2010 Dinner Program! Check it out! →
Thank you for making our 2010 Gala held on Monday, November 22, 2010 a great night and a smash success!
#Univision
SVS Story Time =)
Brandy’s Story
I feel so blessed to be a part of the St. Vincent’s family. They took me in when I was 14 years old. I had to leave home because both my parents were addicted to drugs. Everyone at St. Vincent’s opened their hearts to me and made me feel like part of the family right away. SVS gave me a tremendous gift when they helped me find a foster mother who is one of the most...
2010 SVS YOUTH OF THE YEAR AWARD Goes to...
2010 YOUTH OF THE YEAR AWARD
Presented to
Tasha Pringle
For her outstanding achievements and for exemplifying the values and principles of St. Vincent’s Services
St. Vincent’s Services is honored to present the 2010 Youth of the Year Award to Tasha for her extraordinary academic accomplishment and her ability to persevere and overcome adversity. Tasha is graduating this year from the...
Touch the life of an SVS Foster Child Today
Don’t write your name on sand, waves will wash it away. Don’t write your name in sky, wind may blow it away.
Write your name in hearts of people you come in touch with. That’s where it will stay.
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ST. VINCENT’S SERVICES – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Founded in 1869 as a refuge for homeless Brooklyn newsboys, today St. Vincent’s Services (SVS) is a full-service agency providing comprehensive services and support to young people and their foster, birth, and adoptive families in an atmosphere of inclusiveness and caring. Our mission to serve needy children and their families with services which support, supplement, or substitute for the...
Proud to be an SVS SMART Girl :)
SMART Girl’s Creative Expression Night
SMART Girls is designed to promote increased safety, stability and self-esteem among our female Group Home residents, empowering them to lead lives free of violence and abuse and to work toward economic self sufficiency. The implementation of the SMART Girls program—comprising a comprehensive system of components with goals that are Specific,...
October 2010
13 posts
Countless hungry children are waiting for your...
Every gift counts. Whether you choose to donate $25 now, or contribute to our Major Gifts program, we are grateful for your support.
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Gala 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010 The SVS Annual Dinner The Waldorf=Astoria Information and Reservations: (718) 422-2255
Join us on Monday, November 22nd, 2010 at The Waldorf=Astoria as St. Vincent’s Services (SVS) honors Andrew W. Hobson, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Univision Communications Inc.
Our Annual Dinner will begin with cocktails at 6:00 p.m. The full...
Extreme Makeover! SVS Edition!
11 SVS young ladies who are a part of our SVS Pathways to the American Dream Program (PAD) for foster/group homes, participated in the Christian Cultural Center University Beautification Day on Saturday, October 16, 2010, in the lower level conference room at our office in Brooklyn!
The young ladies had their hair styled and complete facials and the youth from the church did a dance...
Art Therapy with the SMART girls~
SMART Girls is a program designed at SVS to promote increased safety, stability and self-esteem among our female Group Home residents, empowering them to lead lives free of violence and abuse and to work toward economic self sufficiency. The implementation of the SMART Girls program—comprising a comprehensive system of components with goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and...
A Sneak Peak of our Dinner @ The Waldorf=Astoria
Gala 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010 The SVS Annual Dinner The Waldorf=Astoria Join us on Monday, November 22rd, 2010 at The Waldorf=Astoria as St. Vincent’s Services (SVS) honors Mr. Andrew W. Hobson, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Univision Communications Inc. Our Annual Dinner will begin with cocktails and Hors d’œuvre at 6:00 p.m. The full program,...
SVS Executive Summary
Founded in 1869 as a refuge for homeless Brooklyn newsboys, today St. Vincent’s Services (SVS) is a full-service agency providing comprehensive services and support to young people and their foster, birth, and adoptive families in an atmosphere of inclusiveness and caring. Our mission to serve needy children and their families with services which support, supplement, or substitute for...
Hope is the Thing with Feathers
Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul, And sings the tune—without the words, And never stops at all,
And sweetest in the gale is heard; And sore must be the storm That could abash the little bird That kept so many warm.
I’ve heard it in the chillest land, And on the strangest sea; Yet, never, in extremity, It asked a crumb of me.
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Back to School Musts!
Meghan, is one of 900 SVS children back in school this month. This is a list of things she will need for school. What you give today will help Meghan start her school year without having to worry about the basic necessities.
Back -To-School Shopping List: Graphing Calculator $95 Dictionary $15 Lunch Box $20 Pens & Pencils $10 Backpack $45 Computer $750 Notebook $5 New Outfit $100 Fall Jacket...
September 2010
58 posts
Read another Success Story from an SVS youth!
“There was a time when I could barely imagine myself living the life I have now. SVS swooped me up from the ‘hood like a spaceship on a rescue mission, and gave me a path to the moon. And I know that even if I miss the moon, my flight will still leave me among the stars.”
— John, SVS American Dream Graduate Read More
A Positive Caring Success Story
Grace Grace has severe infantile Cerebral Palsy, which leaves her with floppy muscles, poor coordination, and trouble keeping her balance. Without proper support, Grace would be unable to manage even simple movements such as sitting, standing, and holding her head upright. Through the PCS program, Grace was fitted for special braces that give her increased comfort and control over the...
We all walk the same path, just in different shoes
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The American Dream Program
During 2009-2010, the American Dream Program enabled thirty young collegians, including twelve over the age of twenty-one, to attend the postsecondary institution of their choice. A special focus of the past year was to nurture the educational achievement of the over-21-year-old students who reside at our ADP College Complex, located at SVS headquarters in Downtown Brooklyn. Support for the...
This is why were hot!!!!!!
When the youths of NYC come into foster care, there are many kids who are already extremely behind with their education compared to the average teen. Most of these youths have been a victim of abuse and/or neglect, which contributes to their lack of success at school. These children are more likely to become incarcerated, high school dropouts, or repeat grades, but with your help, we may be...
What's New at SVS?
Back In School
900 SVS boys and girls are back in class. From nursery school through college, we do whatever it takes to help our students succeed. Please read more about our acclaimed education programs including: American Dream, Pathways To American Dream, Youth Leadership Academy. Click here to help!