We were so happy to spread Christmas cheer to some needy children and (their moms) this year. 

Through the month of November, parishioners from both St. Rose and St. Patrick’s donated slightly worn and new hooded sweatshirts towards this worthy cause. A total of 119 sweatshirts, along with a few coats and numerous hats/beanies, scarfs and gloves were delivered to Family Services by the Conference. 

Thank you to all the parish members who donated to this noble cause. When we give to the poor, God indeed pours his love, peace and joy into our hearts, into our lives and into the hearts of those who are poor. God Bless You All!

A few of our members delivered the food from St Rose's November Food drive to both Family Services and Evergreen Manor.

For our second straight year, St Rose of Lima parishioners joined the members of the Hollidaysburg Knights of Columbus in their Lenten 40 Cans for 40 Days food drive. Together we were able to collect and donate 2,048 lbs. of food and $1,000 in cash to our area food banks. Your St Rose St Vincent de Paul Conference would like to thank all those who contributed to this endeavor. It was a huge success!
God Bless You All!

God Bless all those who took the time out of their busy Christmas schedules to fill a box for our Care Packages. By the day after Christmas the St. Vincent de Paul donation area was filled to the brim with 12 Care Packages all filled and ready for delivery. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

The St. Rose of Lima Conference collected hooded sweatshirts for use by Family Services in their homeless/needy programs. Through the month of November, parishioners from both St. Rose and St. Patrick donated slightly worn and new hooded sweatshirts towards this worthy cause. A total of 80 sweatshirts, along with 7 coats and some beanies, socks and gloves were delivered to Family Services by the Conference.

Dan Weaver, St. Rose Conference president, said, “The members of the St. Rose of Lima SVDP Conference would like say thank you to all the parish members who donated to this noble cause. When we give to the poor, God indeed pours his love, peace and joy into our hearts, into our lives and into the hearts of those who are poor. God Bless You All!”

The St. Rose of Lima Conference continued with its Homeless Support Program with a collection of Care Package items for use by Family Services in their homeless/needy programs. Through the month of August Parish members donated needed items, such as toilet paper, tissues, hand soap, soap or shower gel, laundry detergent, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste. An overwhelming amount was donated and delivered to Family Services by the Conference. We would like say thank you to all the parishioners who donated to this noble cause. When we give to the poor, God indeed pours his love, peace and joy into our hearts, into our lives and into the hearts of those who are poor. God Bless You All!

Your donations are the lifeblood of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society. Our Thrift Store in Altoona normally accepts clothing, furniture, household items etc. Unfortunately, with our Thrift Store being closed due to COVID-19, we are unable to bring in the much-needed donations for the store.

With the “Stay in Place” order in effect, many of us are doing our spring housekeeping early. Therefore, we would ask that you please keep us in mind and hold what you can for donation to the store once they reopen for business. We will let you know when they reopen and you can then simply drop off your items at the store, located at 1215 7th Avenue, Altoona.

Thank you and God Bless!