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and a deep commitment to community service, Pat Schmalz joins SVDP-SF from his role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Meals on Wheels San Francisco.</p> <p> <a href="https://svdp-sf.org/svdp-announces-new-executive-director/"> » Read more about: SVDP Announces New Executive Director  »</a></p> </div> </div> <small class="metadata"> <span class="tags">Article tags: <a href="https://svdp-sf.org/tag/executive-director/" rel="tag">Executive Director</a>, <a href="https://svdp-sf.org/tag/patrick-schmalz/" rel="tag">Patrick Schmalz</a></span> </small> <hr class="solid">  26th of March 2021 <div class="item entry" id="post-2304"> <div class="storycontent"> <div class="featuredImg img-category"><img width="300" height="151" src="https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/PASSING-BATON-JPEG-300x151.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/PASSING-BATON-JPEG-300x151.jpg 300w, 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srcset="https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/PASSING-BATON-JPEG-300x151.jpg 300w, https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/PASSING-BATON-JPEG-1024x514.jpg 1024w, https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/PASSING-BATON-JPEG-768x386.jpg 768w, https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/PASSING-BATON-JPEG.jpg 1189w" sizes="(max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px" /></a></p> <p>SAN FRANCISCO – March 26, 2021 – Martha Arbouex has stepped down from her long and successful tenure as the hands-on Board President and District Council President for our San Francisco St. Vincent de Paul Society. Executive Director Shari P. Wooldridge states, “With Martha’s guidance we were able to respond to the escalating demands of Covid-19.</p> <p> <a href="https://svdp-sf.org/svdp-sf-elects-new-board-president/"> » Read more about: SVDP-SF Elects New Board President  »</a></p> </div> </div> <small class="metadata"> </small> <hr class="solid">  26th of March 2021 <div class="item entry" id="post-2599"> <div class="storycontent"> <div class="featuredImg img-category"><img width="300" height="187" src="https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Women-with-BTH-bags-300x187.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Women-with-BTH-bags-300x187.jpg 300w, https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Women-with-BTH-bags-768x479.jpg 768w, https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Women-with-BTH-bags-1024x639.jpg 1024w, https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Women-with-BTH-bags.jpg 1731w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><a href="https://svdp-sf.org/svdp-sf-responds-to-covid-19/" class="btn-blog"> Read More </a></div> <a href="https://svdp-sf.org/svdp-sf-responds-to-covid-19/"><h3>SVDP-SF Responds to COVID-19</h3></a> <p style="text-align: center;">SVDP-SF Responds to COVID-19</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>St. Vincent de Paul is committed to serve our guests during COVID-19</em></p> <p>SAN FRANCISCO – March 12, 2021 – The St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco (SVDP-SF) is taking important precautions to protect guests in its shelters – as well all others involved in its critical programs – due to the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19).</p> <p>The organization is committed to the safety of its shelter program guests,</p> <p> <a href="https://svdp-sf.org/svdp-sf-responds-to-covid-19/"> » Read more about: SVDP-SF Responds to COVID-19  »</a></p> </div> </div> <small class="metadata"> </small> <hr class="solid">  19th of September 2019 <div class="item entry" id="post-2218"> <div class="storycontent"> <div class="featuredImg img-category"><img width="300" height="212" src="https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DCNC-Mayor-London-Breed-9.17.19-1-300x212.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DCNC-Mayor-London-Breed-9.17.19-1-300x212.jpg 300w, https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DCNC-Mayor-London-Breed-9.17.19-1.jpg 595w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><a href="https://svdp-sf.org/svdp-sf-to-expand-citys-newest-navigation-center/" class="btn-blog"> Read More </a></div> <a href="https://svdp-sf.org/svdp-sf-to-expand-citys-newest-navigation-center/"><h3>SVDP-SF to Expand City’s Newest Navigation Center</h3></a> <p><a href="https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DCNC-Mayor-London-Breed-9.17.19.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-2219" src="https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DCNC-Mayor-London-Breed-9.17.19-300x212.jpg" alt="" width="329" height="233" srcset="https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DCNC-Mayor-London-Breed-9.17.19-300x212.jpg 300w, https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DCNC-Mayor-London-Breed-9.17.19.jpg 595w" sizes="(max-width: 329px) 100vw, 329px" /></a></p> <p>The St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco (SVDP-SF) has expanded its operation of the city’s Division Circle Navigation Center in Memory of Brian Quinn located at 224 S. Van Ness Ave. Division Circle had offered safe and clean emergency sleeping accommodations for 125 homeless adults each night, but has now expanded to a total of 185.</p> <p>In coordination with the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) and other city departments and agencies,</p> <p> <a href="https://svdp-sf.org/svdp-sf-to-expand-citys-newest-navigation-center/"> » Read more about: SVDP-SF to Expand City’s Newest Navigation Center  »</a></p> </div> </div> <small class="metadata"> </small> <hr class="solid">  16th of May 2019 <div class="item entry" id="post-2107"> <div class="storycontent"> <div class="featuredImg img-category"><img width="288" height="288" src="https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/RAMS-svdp-sf.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/RAMS-svdp-sf.png 288w, https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/RAMS-svdp-sf-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px" /><a href="https://svdp-sf.org/rams-and-riley-center-partnership-announcement/" class="btn-blog"> Read More </a></div> <a href="https://svdp-sf.org/rams-and-riley-center-partnership-announcement/"><h3>RAMS and Riley Center Partnership Announcement!</h3></a> <p>As of Spring 2019, SVDP-SF formed a partnership in 2019 with Richmond Area Multi Services (RAMS) to provide more comprehensive supportive services to Riley Center survivors of domestic violence. As part of this partnership, we are excited to announce that RAMS is now offering services at our Community Office at 1175 Howard Street two days a week.</p> <p>We are happy to welcome RAMS clinician, Raul Yepez. Raul is a registered associate marriage and family therapist.</p> <p> <a href="https://svdp-sf.org/rams-and-riley-center-partnership-announcement/"> » Read more about: RAMS and Riley Center Partnership Announcement!  »</a></p> </div> </div> <small class="metadata"> </small> <hr class="solid">  29th of January 2019 <div class="item entry" id="post-2005"> <div class="storycontent"> <div class="featuredImg img-category"><img width="225" height="300" src="https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Staff-Mural-5-225x300.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Staff-Mural-5-225x300.jpg 225w, https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Staff-Mural-5-768x1024.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /><a href="https://svdp-sf.org/svdp-sf-mural-unveiled/" class="btn-blog"> Read More </a></div> <a href="https://svdp-sf.org/svdp-sf-mural-unveiled/"><h3>SVDP-SF Mural Unveiled</h3></a> <p style="text-align: left;">The scaffolding has come down and the new look of St. Vincent de Paul Society revealed. After years of planning and efforts to secure funding, we are thrilled to present a fresh contemporary and colorful face to the community.</p> <p>With support from the Museum of the African Diaspora, SVDP-SF partnered with 1AMSF* to upgrade our Community and Administrative Office located on Howard Street. The project included a neighborhood invitation to provide input into the themes and overall appearance of the building mural.</p> <p> <a href="https://svdp-sf.org/svdp-sf-mural-unveiled/"> » Read more about: SVDP-SF Mural Unveiled  »</a></p> </div> </div> <small class="metadata"> </small> <hr class="solid">  13th of August 2018 <div class="item entry" id="post-1842"> <div class="storycontent"> <div class="featuredImg img-category"><img width="225" height="300" src="https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Mayor-Breed-Shari-225x300.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Mayor-Breed-Shari-225x300.jpg 225w, https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Mayor-Breed-Shari-768x1024.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /><a href="https://svdp-sf.org/division-circle-navigation-center/" class="btn-blog"> Read More </a></div> <a href="https://svdp-sf.org/division-circle-navigation-center/"><h3>Navigation Center News</h3></a> <p>SAN FRANCISCO – August 6, 2018 – The St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco (SVDP-SF) will operate the city’s Division Circle Navigation Center set to open in June 2018 located at 224 S. Van Ness Ave. Division Circle will offer safe and clean emergency sleeping accommodations for up to 125 homeless adults each night.</p> <p>In coordination with the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) and other city departments and agencies,</p> <p> <a href="https://svdp-sf.org/division-circle-navigation-center/"> » Read more about: Navigation Center News  »</a></p> </div> </div> <small class="metadata"> </small> <hr class="solid">  9th of January 2015 <div class="item entry" id="post-482"> <div class="storycontent"> <div class="featuredImg img-category"> <img src="https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/themes/svpsf/images/default.jpg"> <a href="https://svdp-sf.org/2014-brennan-awards-photos/" class="btn-blog">Read More </a> </div> <a href="https://svdp-sf.org/2014-brennan-awards-photos/"><h3>2014 Brennan Awards Photos</h3></a> <p>The 2014 Brennan Awards, held on October, 23rd, 2014 at the Hilton Union Square, were a great success! Here are all the pictures from the fun night:</p> <p><a href="https://imgur.com/a/Nc0W2">Brennan 2014</a></p> <p><script async src="//s.imgur.com/min/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p> <p> <a href="https://svdp-sf.org/2014-brennan-awards-photos/"> » Read more about: 2014 Brennan Awards Photos  »</a></p> </div> </div> <small class="metadata"> </small> <hr class="solid">  26th of August 2013 <div class="item entry" id="post-134"> <div class="storycontent"> <div class="featuredImg img-category"><img width="300" height="225" src="https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/LITTLE-CAESAR-300x225.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/LITTLE-CAESAR-300x225.jpg 300w, https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/LITTLE-CAESAR-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/LITTLE-CAESAR-1150x862.jpg 1150w, https://svdp-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/LITTLE-CAESAR-375x280.jpg 375w" 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