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- EIN 94-1358301
- (408) 249-2853
- 920 S Winchester Blvd San Jose CA 95128-2924 USA
- http://www.svdp.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Christianity, Emergency Assistance, Employment Preparation & Procurement, Homeless & Housing, Housing Expense Reduction Support, Human Services, Job Training, Religion
Mission: Outreach to those in need within the diocese of san jose. Provides assistance in the form of spiritual (visits to the sick and imprisoned) or tangible services (assistance with rent, utilities, furniture, clothing, and medical expenses).
Programs: Svdp of santa clara county provides safety net services to the precariously housed and homeless countywide through our 24 conferences, food pantries, and sister council thrift stores. These services were delivered to over 54,000 individuals through our volunteer network of over 730 people delivering 47,000 hours of service. Svdp provided rent and utility payments of $577,000 to help needy families stay housed and prevent evictions. Food services of $474,000 are provided via 2,400 home visits, parish pantries, outreach to homeless in local public areas, food vouchers at local gorcery outlets and seasonal meal baskets delivered during the easter and christmas holidays. Transportation help of $56,000 in the form of bus passes,
gas cards, auto repairs, registration to allow for continued transportation to work and to assist those living in vehicles to make the best of a difficult situation. $124,000 of clothing, furniture and other household items are provided through vouchers redeemable at bay area svdp thrift store locations and other retail charity storefronts. These vouchers are distributed through home visits, parish office visits, etc.