Olivia’s 90th Birthday
Olivia, at 90, still diligently works to serve the people, and disadvantaged in Fond du Lac County. Olivia has a great sense of humor, and is always ready to serve you! Yesterday, Friends, Volunteers, Employees, our incoming Council President Robert Hartzheim, long-term President Robert Ramstack, and countless others celebrated Olivia’s special birthday. SVDP is thankful…
Read MoreSt. Vincent de Paul “Vincentians” Celebrate 80 Years of Service to Fond du Lac County
St. Vincent de Paul “Vincentians” Celebrate 80 Years of Service to Fond du Lac County In December of 1934 Ed Hurteau, James Murray, John Kiley, F. M. Ryan, Al Johnson, and Charles O’Brien and others organized the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Fond du Lac and in January of 1939 they received official international…
Read MoreOzanam Award
Bob Sullivan, center, of St. Vincent de Paul of Fond du Lac, has been awarded this year’s Ozanam Award by the Milwaukee Archdiocese He stands between Mary Kay Gorst, treasurer of the Waupun Conference of the Society, at left, who nominated Sullivan, and at right, Bob Ramstack, council President. The award is presented annually to Vincentians “In recognition…
Read MoreVolunteer Opportunities
Volunteer at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store! Coming from all walks of life, our volunteers help to support the important work of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. We offer flexible hours in a clean, organized facility. We invite you to use your time and talent to help in any of these ways: Assist…
Read MoreBlood Pressure Screening
The SVDP Thrift Store has begun a program of free monthly blood pressure checks. The checks are offered the first Wednesday of each month between the hours of 10:00 AM and 12:00 noon. It’s a great way to keep an eye on your pressures – stop in as often as you can!
Read MorePatricia O’Hearn Service Award
Council Joyfully Establishes the Patricia O’Hearn Service Award Patricia O’Hearn died on March 6, 2005. Pat married James T. O’Hearn and they had eleven children, three of whom preceded her in death. They farmed in the Town of Eldorado until their retirement. After Jim’s death, Pat became involved in the St. Vincent de Paul Society.…
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