The information being provided is about the St. Vincent de Paul Society of The Dalles, Oregon, not any one person. We all have different abilities and responsibilities which enable us to accomplish the mission of our organization.

Mission:  The St. Vincent de Paul Society store in The Dalles, Oregon provides an income for our employees, funds our food bank, provides emergency rent and utilities for those in need, gives vouchers to families so they can clothe themselves and their children and assists in serving hot meals to the community in the kitchen at our Ministry building. St. Vincent de Paul believed that only love for our fellow human beings could open the way to a new and better world.

We have expanded sales to eBay to help us accomplish our mission.

Co-workers were asked to write a brief note about what they like about working for St. Vincent de Paul Society of The Dalles. This endeavor is truly one of a team of workers with a mission. The following comments come from that team.

*  By customers buying our merchandise, they’re not only benefiting the employees, but providing important assistance to people in need. Without knowing it, they’re acting as Earth Angels.
*  What I like about St. Vincent de Paul are all the services it provides to help less fortunate people in our community.
*  I like the fact that we help put food on people’s tables, dishes to cook and serve, and tables to have meals.
*  Being able to help our community.
*  Helping all the people we help, especially at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
*  We help people help themselves.
*  I believe in what the store stands for “helping people”. Enjoy the employees, consider them my second family.
*  What I like about St. Vincent de Paul is the people I work with/for.
*  I like the feeling of community in the working areas and store.
*  St. Vincent de Paul and the management recognize their employees as individuals with individual needs and thinking methods.
*  I enjoy working with the employees. They are really great, friendly and they make me feel welcome.
*  The people.
*  St. Vincent de Paul not only contributes to it’s employees by providing a fun easy going work environment, but also to the community by providing food, clothing, gas, and utilities to people in need. By shopping with us you’re giving a helping hand to others.
*  I like the people here and like helping people.
*  It’s a good job.
*  Meeting a nice person makes my day.
*  Fun, safe, healing, interesting, friends, self-worth.