IMPACTReport
Fiscal Year 2024-25
Our mission is to house, feed, and support those in need with compassion and dignity.
OVERCOMING Obstacles
FALL ‘24
Finalized Three-Year Strategic Plan
JULY ‘25
Navigated Food Cuts
WINTER ‘24 Launched Sustainability Campaign
AUGUST ‘25 Completed Men’s Shelter Renovations & Expansion
AUGUST ‘25
Hosted SVDP National Assembly
LETTER FROM THE CEO Life HUMBLES Give HOPE
For 172 years, St. Vincent de Paul Louisville has been a place offering hope to those experiencing life’s most humbling situations. This fiscal year, our organization overcame several obstacles to better serve those in need.
We finalized a three-year Strategic Plan and launched a Sustainability Campaign to guide us toward greater impact and financial sustainability. We also navigated federal cuts to feed those in need. Following two years of planning and renovations, we celebrated the rededication and expansion of Ozanam Inn Men’s Emergency Shelter. Lastly, we hosted 800 SVDP leaders and volunteers from across the country in Louisville at the National Assembly.
As I reflect on this past year, I am reminded that you are what makes St. Vincent de Paul not only possible, but special. It is an honor to serve those in need, and without your support, many would remain unhoused or go hungry.
Our organization embodies: “Life Humbles. Give Hope.”
Life Humbles. Life is hard—whether you have housing or not, whether your bills are paid or not, whether you have a job or not. Challenges are magnified when compounded by homelessness, hunger, or a lack of relational support. Many
come to us at their lowest, unsure of what to do next.
Give Hope. We have an opportunity to help those in need. The world encourages us to focus solely on ourselves— our families, our careers, our financial resources. But your willingness to sacrifice, to give, can change a community.
As you read through our latest Impact Report, we hope that you see your support is more critical than ever.
Thanks to our 2,037 supporters this year, we served 752 people through emergency, transitional, and permanent supportive housing. We gave 111,258 people a warm meal or groceries. We provided one-on-one counseling to 416 clients.
Behind each number is a name: Sabrina, Michael, Kellie, Daryl, Steven, and hundreds more who know that their best days are ahead of them. Thank you for giving hope this fiscal year.
Sincerely,
CEO & Executive Director St. Vincent de Paul Louisville
BEFORE I CAME HERE, I WAS FEELING HOPELESS. “
Tamara on how she and her brother, Chris, who were states away and hadn’t spoke in 13 years, are now reconciled through St. Vincent de Paul. IT’S A MIRACLE.
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Year in REVIEW
STOCK THE SHELVES
Navigating Food Cuts through Monthly Support
With the passing of the “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” there were funding cuts made to The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps. These changes caused more people needing assistance from our feeding programs while monthly USDA food donations decreased. With our monthly “Stock the Shelves” initiative, supporters helped us feed those in need.
July 2025
RIBBON CUTTING & REDEDICATION
Ozanam Inn Men’s Emergency Shelter Transformed
Thanks to a $2.4 million allocation from the Louisville’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Ozanam Inn now features substantial facility upgrades designed to better serve individuals experiencing homelessness. This investment allowed us to modernize and expand our 24/7 facility, making it safer, brighter, and more accessible for the men and Veterans we serve.
August 2025
HOSTING SVDP NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
Honoring Heritage, Embracing Change
From Wednesday, Aug. 27, to Saturday, Aug. 30, our organization hosted the 2025 SVDP National Assembly in Louisville, as 800 SVDP leaders and volunteers gathered at the historic Galt House. The Host City Night was held at the Muhammed Ali Center. The theme was “Honoring Heritage, Embracing Change.”
August 2025
2024-25 FINANCIALS
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville is committed to financial transparency. Every dollar donated goes towards our mission to help those in need through housing, food insecurity, and wraparound services.
HELPING the
Obtaining long-term housing is a challenge many Americans face. Every night, we house 400 people, including those fleeing domestic violence, families, men experiencing chronic homelessness, or Veterans.
Those we serve live in emergency, transitional, or permanent supportive housing on our campus or in scattered-site units.
» Emergency Shelter: Often the first place people turn to when experiencing a crisis to avoid the streets. Emergency
shelters provide immediate and short-term housing for those experiencing homelessness.
» Transitional: Provides temporary residence for those who do not need long-term support. This allows residents to work towards finding permanent housing within two years.
» Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH): As a national best practice, PSH provides a stable, affordable, and longterm housing solution with mental health care and social services for those with disabilities. The people we serve in PSH are our most vulnerable and have at least one disability.
752 People Served
86% Success rate for families exiting into a positive housing destination
UNHOUSED
Our hope is that the men and Veterans who stay at Ozanam Inn Men’s Emergency Shelter experience a sense of home.
This past fiscal year, we rededicated and celebrated the expansion of Ozanam Inn after major renovations.
The 24/7 shelter now provides a safer, more accessible space for these men as they work toward securing permanent housing. With additional
operating support from Louisville Metro Government’s Office of Social Services, we expanded our shelter by 20 beds, or 50%.
THIS PLACE HAS BEEN A BLESSING.
—Will, Ozanam Inn client
“In Louisville, we believe that every individual deserves dignity, safety, and a place to call home,” said Mayor Craig
Greenberg. “Thank you to St. Vincent de Paul for their commitment to ensure that our city remains a place where empathy and action go hand in hand in serving people who need us the most.”
The yearlong project modernized Ozanam Inn with electrical upgrades, expanded dorms and private rooms, updated bathrooms and showers, new windows, updated lighting, and an enhanced, accessible entryway with safer security check-in.
Additional 2024-25 Stats
55% identified as Black; 17% as minority
59% reported having at least one disability
28% said they experienced domestic violence
3/4 of households didn’t return to homelessness
92 Veterans were served across programs
24% served were chronically homeless
FEEDING the
Food is expensive. After SNAP benefits run out, many come to us for groceries at the end of the month. And, those without a kitchen to cook seek out a meal. This past fiscal year, access to food resources was scarce. We gave a warm meal or groceries to 111,258 people.
In July 2025, the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” was passed. This included large cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)—considered the largest in the program’s
346,437
pounds of food distributed
241 Meals Served Daily
4,650 Seniors given groceries
7,021 Households Served
history—left organizations like ours with a lower budget to feed a larger number of people.
» Food Pantry: The number of households who sought monthly assistance increased by 20 to 25%. Around the same time, USDA monthly donations decreased significantly.
» Open Hand Kitchen: The Open Hand Kitchen steadily saw a rise since the summer, including nearly 2,000 more individuals served in July. This held up the rest of the fiscal year, with more than 10,000 individuals served per month.
the HUNGRY
There’s a difference between being hungry and starving—the kind that forces you to skip a meal because you simply can’t afford it or forces a mother to feed her children instead of herself. That’s starving.
One in seven Kentuckians suffer from food insecurity, including one in five children. Regular access to healthy food is a basic need that every Kentuckian and child should have.
John, a client in Ozanam Inn Men’s Emergency Shelter, shared that he
dinner at the Open Hand Kitchen.
“I DIDN’T THINK I WOULD BE OVER HERE. I WAS ALWAYS THE ONE TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE. I COME HERE BECAUSE I NEED HELP.”
—Diane, Food Pantry client
wouldn’t know where he would have eaten without daily access to lunch and
At times, the Open Hand Kitchen has even run out of seating. The Food Pantry is busy from the moment it opens and takes the burden off of families who need groceries to get by.
Whether it’s chicken, potatoes, and a side salad, or a loaf of bread, bag of apples, and canned goods, food allows people to live their fullest lives.
EXPANDING our
We often say that we offer a helping hand up, not a hand out. That’s at the heart of our supportive services. They are the bread and butter of what we do. This includes case work, housing navigation, mental health and substance use counseling, transportation passes, utilities assistance, move-out items, and more.
All of our clients have experienced homelessness, have little to no income, and often have a mental or physical disability in the family. In fact, one of three of our clients reported having one or multiple mental health conditions.
Our case managers and clinical counselors meet with clients in our housing programs to work through these obstacles.
» Case Management: Case managers primarily help clients secure permanent housing or resources such as food stamps, health insurance, personal IDs, or employment.
» Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Program: Counselors work with our clients to treat the underlying causes of homelessness, such as addiction, mental illness, or trauma history. As individuals develop coping skills, they learn the ability to make and maintain their goals.
our SUPPORT
Last fiscal year, we were awarded more than $281,000 through the Opioid Settlement funds made available by Louisville Metro Government to support and expand our MHSU Program. This allowed us to expand our MHSU Program for our clients who are in desperate need of mental health support.
group meetings to better meet their needs. With support from trained clinical counselors and a safe space
“IT’S OK TO LET PEOPLE SEE THE CRACKS IN YOUR WALLS.”
When individuals are facing their challenges or traumas alone, they are generally self-medicating, whether that be through relational isolation, self-harm, eating disorders, or substance use.
With two additional MHSU staff members, we were able to serve 18% more clients and hold 46% more
—Iris, client in our Domestic Violence Program
to share struggles with those enduring similiar challenges, clients can focus on a brighter future.
These problems often interfere with their ability to cope with stress or prevent them from keeping a job, housing, or having the necessary skills to fully reintegrate into society. Often, all it takes is a little bit of support.
More Mental Health on the Mend
18% more people served
The MHSU Program served 416 people total in our housing programs
248 people with a mental health condition
Those in our housing programs who had one or more mental health conditions
73 Successful Crisis Inter ventions
These were mental health, suicidal, self-neglect, violence, or domestic violence situations
20% struggled with substance use
Across our housing programs, 59 people self-reported drug and/or alcohol use
46% more groups held
With 271 total group meetings held, we were able to serve more clients
SERVING WITH COMPASSION & DIGNITY
190
Monthly volunteers who serve at our Food Pantry, Open Hand Kitchen, or pick up food donations
625 SVDP Members involved in 27 parish-based Conferences who prevent homelessness and offer assistance with rent, food, clothing, or utility bills
27
Groups such as businesses or schools who served in our feeding programs or on our Special Works Campus
THRIFTING WITH A PURPOSE
LOYALTY, SUSTAINABILITY, & SECOND-CHANCE EMPLOYMENT
Our Thrift Stores play a vital role in supporting our mission, with busy foot traffic from donors and shoppers. Every purchase helps families facing hardship, supporting our programs to fight homelessness and food insecurity.
This past fiscal year, we launched a new Loyalty Program, where customers save with every purchase. This was met with much enthusiasm from our thrifting community.
20 Free Pick-Ups
Thrift Store drivers make daily to residences for large donation pick-ups
200 Donors who drop off goods at our Thrift Stores or Donation Center daily
70,000 Customers who visited our Thrift Stores, with $1,268,838 in total net sales
25% Workforce of SVDP Louisville employees who work at our Thrift Stores and Warehouse
4+ Google Review Rating from customers who visited our Thrift Stores or Donation Center
We also focused on carefully managing donations to ensure a quality experience for customers. Instead of ending up in landfills, gently-used goods were recycled, given new homes, and the funds benefited those in need.
One-fourth of our SVDP staff work at our Thrift Stores and Warehouse, giving many a second chance by providing them with an opportunity to rebuild their lives and careers.
6,100
Loyalty Program Members who signed up this past fiscal year
128
Vehicles Donated for a total of $162,176 in net sales
Fiscal Year Stats: Oct. 1, 2024 to Sept. 30, 2025
SVDP SNAPSHOTS
Take a look at all of the life-change from the past fiscal year.
Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for supporting our mission to house, feed, and support those in need with compassion and dignity.
SVDP LOUISVILLE DONORS
We are so grateful to our donors who generously supported us financially or in-kind between Oct. 1, 2024 - Sept. 30, 2025.
$100,000 and more
Allen S. Mattingly Trust****
Anonymous
Anonymous***
Anonymous*****
Dare to Care, Inc.*****/0
Joseph L. Lenihan Memorial Fund*****
Ursuline Sisters of Louisville*****
$99,000 - $50,000
Anonymous******/0
Coalition for the Homeless Day One Families Fund
Dr. Randall & Mrs. Karen Graehler***
Gheens Foundation, Inc.******
Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation*
Mr. Patrick J. Crowe*****
Mr. Robert & Mrs. Susan Means*****
RamTell Inc.
The Estate of Ruth Kramer
$49,000 - $25,000
Anonymous0
Estate of Julie Baquie Morton Kentucky Veterans Program Trust Fund
Mr. Michael & Mrs. Rebecca Romero***
Mr. Steve & Mrs. Kathy Ford
Mr. William & Mrs. Michelle Mudd***
Sedita Family Fund***
Stock Yards Bank and Trust*****
$24,999 - $15,000
Anonymous Anonymous*** Anonymous*** Brown-Forman Corporation*****
ISCO Industries, Inc.***
Marion Steiner Trust *****
Mary Agnes Lenihan Memorial Fund*****
Mr. John & Mrs. Tanya Higgins***
Mr. Joseph Bell, Jr.*
Mr. Michael Paynter & Ms.
Donna Heitzman*****
Mr. Robert & Mrs. Debra Roberts***
Mr. Steve & Mrs. Earlene Woeste****
Ms. Carole Strohbeck***
The Benevity Community Impact Fund***
William R Sherrill and Hilde M Sherrill Trust****
$14,999 - $10,000
Anonymous Dawn Foods
Deacon Scott & Mrs. JoAnn Haner*****/0
Estate of Fr. Herbert L. Lattis*** Harvey and Essie Sollinger Foundation
Mr. Bruce & Mrs. Jane Duthie*
Mr. David & Mrs. Cindy Daunhauer***
Mr. David & Mrs. Julie Mueller*****
Mr. James & Mrs. Tonya Gravitt*
Mr. Mike & Mrs. Pamela Stich**
Ms. Jean Frazier***
Ms. Jean Zehnder**
Ms. Joyce Teel**** Publix
St. Patrick Catholic Church*****/0
$9,999 - $5,000
Anonymous*** Anonymous***** Bramco, LLC***
Bridgett and Earl Reed Family Foundation
Churchill Downs Inc.0 ControlTouch Systems
Friends of St. Vincent de Paul Louisville Endowment Fund
Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels****
Mr. Benjamin & Mrs. Kristen Neises
Mr. David Neill*/0
Mr. Donald & Mrs. Cathy Shoemaker*
Mr. Ed & Mrs. Elaine Wnorowski***
Mr. Gregory & Mrs. Connie Judge
Mr. Homer & Mrs. Margaret Swindall****
Mr. James & Mrs. Patricia Carrico****
Mr. James & Mrs. Ruth Mueller*****
Mr. Jim & Mrs. Catherine Smith****/0
Mr. John & Mrs. Mary Tierney****
Mr. John Celletti
Mr. Lyle & Mrs. Linda Graham****
Mr. Michael & Mrs. Theresa Mattei*****
Mr. Richard & Mrs. Betty Devereaux***
Mr. Steve & Mrs. Grace Sternberg*
Mr. Tom Luber*
Mr. William & Mrs. Jill Howard****
Mrs. Jeannie & Dr. Pat Donovan/0
Ms. Margaret Leibson****
Ms. Vivien Keane**
Red Rover Electric LLC
Snowy Owl Foundation, Inc.***
St. Albert the Great SVDP Conference, Inc.*****
St. Edward Parish*****/0
Stephen Barry Family Fund***** The Dibert Family
$4,999 - $2,500
Abel Construction Company, Inc.*** Anonymous***
Fifth Third Bank*****
Holy Trinity Catholic Church***** Hussung Mechanical Contractors, Inc.****
Jean A. Meyer Trust Kosair for Kids** Law Office of Nellie Draus Stallings Pllc
Lyndon & Helen Schmid Charitable Foundation
Mr. Barry & Mrs. Elizabeth Stevens*
Mr. Carl & Mrs. Carleen Herde*****
Mr. Chris & Mrs. Mary Feger
Mr. Creighton Mershon
Mr. David Burruss****
Mr. Doug & Mrs. Sheri Gardner
Mr. Fred & Mrs. Pat Hagan*****
Mr. Gordon Stiebling & Ms. Lydia Redmond*****
Mr. James Thompson**
Mr. Jeffrey Mayrose
Mr. Jeremy Grimes*
Mr. Jim & Mrs. Claire Williams*****
Mr. John & Mrs. Cheryl Poole****
Mr. John & Mrs. Linda Rosenthal**
Mr. John & Mrs. Stella Murphy*****
Mr. Larry & Mrs. Tara Blandford****
Mr. Lee & Mrs. Terri Read***
Mr. Leo Niemann
Mr. Leonard Loesch*
Mr. Michael & Mrs. Michelle Hagan***
Mr. Michael & Mrs. Michelle Spurlock0
Mr. Michael & Mrs. Theresa Moorman*****
Mr. Michael Boyle0
Mr. Sean & Mrs. Calene Baldwin*
Mr. Steven & Mrs. Clare Habeeb**
Mr. Steven Moser
Mr. Ted & Mrs. Mary Nixon
Mr. Thomas & Mrs. Teresa Storck*****
Mr. Thomas Vasiljevich
Mr. Vincent & Mrs. Maria Corsi**
Ms. Eloise Boarman*****
Ms. Jerolyn Quillman**
Ms. Margaret Springer0
Ms. Mary Angela Shannon
Ms. Nancy Lesmeister** Schuler Law Office
St. Raphael the Archangel Church*****
The Higdon and Eckert Family Todd Asset Management LLC*****
Ward Engineering Co., Inc.** Weed Man / Mosquito Hero0
Government Funding
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Kentucky Housing Corporation State of KY Cabinet for Economic Development
Louisville Metro Government, Office of Social Services
Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness
Sustaining Donors
0denotes in-kind gifts
