The Society of St. Vincent de Paul

OF LONG ISLAND

2015 Annual Report

“Nature makes trees put down deep roots before having them bear fruit,

and even this is done gradually.” – St. Vincent de Paul

W E H E L P P E O P L E ®

Total People Helped

Volunteer HoursVincentians

Jobs Obtained

Home Visits

People Helped with Furniture

People Helped with Clothing

Total Goods & Services

People Fed

201,637

106,4691,380

330

5,545

5,877

13,175$12.8 million

71,141

S U M M A R Y O F S E R V I C E S

Thomas Abbate, CEO & Executive Director

Bob Meekins,

Diocesan Council President

A Note from our

President & Executive Director

In 2015, Pope Francis once again unified people of all faiths with his visit to the United States. His message was simple: be good to others who are less fortunate, help eliminate unrest around the world, and take care of the earth. Still, he is not telling people what they must do, but rather provoking thought on how each of us can make a difference, right where we are.

Here at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul on Long Island, we too are challenging ourselves to become better citizens and mentors to those we serve. Training activities like the Poverty Simulation, which helps participants to understand what it is truly like to be a person or family in need, give Vincentians a new insight into the world of those we serve. Poverty Simulations also offer lessons on how to begin the systemic change process in people’s lives. Utilizing the strategies that help foster systemic change will result in many positive outcomes:

• It enhances the dignity of those we serve by allowing them to become part of the solution to their difficulties.

• It empowers people to achieve a better life.

• It strengthens the bonds of friendship that are at the center of our Vincentian vocation.

• It reinforces the importance of the home visit.

• It supports the Catholic social doctrine of solidarity, which emphasizes that we are all ultimately responsible for each other.

This year, we have seen tremendous enthusiasm by more parishes and volunteers looking to join us in our mission of charity. We added new SVDP Conferences (volunteer groups) in Syosset, Mineola, and Hempstead. We connected with various Catholic elementary and high schools for food and clothing drives – an ongoing effort. Lastly, we finalized a partnership between four local organizations to provide veterans with re-entry goods and services.

These achievements were made possible because of Vincentian volunteers and donors willing to step forward to help their neighbors. Likewise, we could not expand our mission in such a way without the consent of pastors who recognize the good work the Society has and will continue to accomplish for the parish community.

Although we have made progress in creating more opportunities to help our neighbors, there is still much work to be done. The cost of living on the Island remains unsustainable for the poor and working poor. We need your continued support to provide vital services to those who seek our help. For those who have believed in our mission of charity for so long and done what you could to support it, Thank You. May God bless all of you reading this letter, our dedicated Vincentian volunteers, donors, and those we serve. Itis in their eyes that we continue to see the face of Christ.

Yours in the spirit of our founder, Blessed Frédéric Ozanam and patron, St. Vincent de Paul,

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul continues to be a comforting source of

hope in the communities we serve. Although times have changed, the mission

to grow spiritually through service to the poor, which was established in 1833

by our Founder, Frédéric Ozanam, is still in effect today and maintains the

practical and non-discriminating works of charity as originated by the first

Vincentian groups, called Conferences. Conferences are groups of 5-50

laymen and women organized in parishes across Long Island

that help people in their local communities. It is through

these groups that much of the work of the Society is

accomplished. The goal of the Society is to assist

the poor, the needy and the disadvantaged,

through face-to-face service, providing

aid as well as emotional and spiritual

support whenever needed.

In the spirit of our patron, St.

Vincent de Paul, the Society of

St. Vincent de Paul helps any

person who demonstrates a

genuine need. The Society

does not discriminate against

age, race, gender, ethnicity,

or religion. Each individual

is treated with respect and

dignity through proactive

support. It is not enough to

talk about helping others; the

Vincentians of the Society of St.

Vincent de Paul come together in

the spirit of faith and hope, to help

change the lives of their fellow man.

The Home Visit

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is the only organization

on Long Island that provides “home visits” as its core service

model. This practice is the defining symbol of Vincentian commitment and the

ultimate respect for the needy. By assisting families in their homes, the Society

reaches out beyond the scope of social services and into the homes and hearts

of those seeking aid, providing a safe place for them to confide their

stories of struggle. By embracing the humanity of both

Vincentian and recipient, the Society can best provide a platform

for assistance and betterment.

Frédéric Ozanam

Founder

St. Vincent de PaulVincent de Paul, who died

in 1660, was declared

Patron Saint of all works of

charity by Pope Leo XIII and

was canonized June 16, 1737.

Philosophy

We CareThe Vincentian Spirit is the driving force behind the Society of St. Vincent de

Paul and the reason why the organization has been in existence for 180 years.

The essential elements that define members of the Society of St. Vincent

de Paul are Spirituality, Friendship, and Service. By becoming personally

involved in helping the poor, Vincentians follow Christ and bear witness to

His compassionate and liberating love. Subsequently, the poor

provide Vincentians with an opportunity to fulfill their

purpose and live out their commitment to Christ.

Spirituality touches on who Vincentians are,

rather than on what they do. As no form

of charity is foreign to the Society

and its membership, spirituality is

all-embracing and applies to all

Vincentians no matter what work

of charity they perform.

The Society’s Young Vincentian

Groups offer children grades

8-12 and some college aged

students a similar experience

as their fellow adult groups

(Conferences). Although the

Young Vincentians do not

perform home visits, they do carry

out community service projects

that develop them spiritually, socially,

and morally. Groups such as The

Charitable KIDZ at St. Bernard’s Parish

in Levittown, St. Frances de Chantal Young

Vincentians in Wantagh, and the St. Joseph

Young Vincentians in Kings Park, have conducted

food and clothing drives, and hosted holiday parties for

our disabled friends. They also worked in community gardens

and raised money to alleviate poverty through the Friends of the

Poor Walk and the Souper Bowl of Caring, two annual national events whose

proceeds help the poor. These Young Vincentians have decided to put their

concern into action, making their faith a visible sign of compassion and

love for their neighbors in the same way that our founder, Frédéric

Ozanam, did over 180 years ago.

Vin-cen-tian: [vin-sen-shuhn] Named after

St. Vincent de Paul, a French Roman Catholic

priest noted for his work to aid the poor.

St. Frances de Chantal Young Vincentians

St. Bernard’s Charitable Kidz

“Therefore, neither the one who plants

nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who

causes the growth.”

1 Corithians 3:7, NAB

1948 - Long Island SVDP Council Formed

Suffolk County (21):

Babylon – St. Joseph

Bellport – Mary Immaculate

Brentwood – St. Luke

Centerport – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Central Islip – St. John of God

Commack – Christ the King

Coram – St. Frances Cabrini

Deer Park – SS. Cyril & Methodius

Dix Hills – St. Matthew

East Northport – St. Anthony of Padua

Greenlawn – St. Francis of Assisi

Hampton Bays – St. Rosalie

Hauppauge – St. Thomas More

Huntington – St. Patrick

Huntington Station – St. Hugh of Lincoln

Islip Terrace – St. Peter the Apostle

Kings Park – St. Joseph*

Lindenhurst – Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Manorville – STS. Peter and Paul

Mastic Beach – St. Jude

Setauket – St. James

The Societyis structured in a way that regional councils support the charitable works

of local conferences (volunteer groups).

On Long Island, 61 adult conferences including 4 youth groups*

serve their neighbors in the following communities:

Nassau County (40):

Baldwin – St. Christopher

Bayville – St. Gertrude

Bellmore – St. Barnabas

Bethpage – St. Martin of Tours

Brookville - St. Paul the Apostle

Carle Place – Our Lady of Hope

East Meadow – St. Raphael

East Rockaway – St. Raymond

Elmont- St. Boniface*

Elmont – St. Vincent de Paul

Farmingdale – St. Kilian

Floral Park – Our Lady of Victory

Freeport – Our Holy Redeemer

Glen Cove- St. Rocco

Great Neck – St. Aloysius

Hempstead – Our Lady of Loretto

Hewlett – St. Joseph

Hicksville – Our Lady of Mercy

Hicksville – St. Ignatius Loyola

Inwood – Our Lady of Good Counsel

Levittown – St. Bernard’s*

Long Beach – St. Mary of the Isle

Malverne – Our Lady of Lourdes

Manhasset – St. Mary

Mineola – Corpus Christi

New Hyde Park- Holy Spirit

New Hyde Park – Notre Dame

Oceanside – St. Anthony

Plainview – St. Pius X

Port Washington – St. Peter of Alcantara

Rockville Centre – St. Agnes Cathedral

Roosevelt – Queen of the Most Holy Rosary

Sea Cliff – St. Boniface Martyr

Seaford – Maria Regina

Seaford – St. William the Abbot

Syosset – St. Edward the Confessor

Uniondale – St. Martha

Valley Stream – Holy Name of Mary

Wantagh – St. Frances de Chantal*

West Hempstead – St. Thomas the Apostle

W H E R E W E H E L P

St. Bernard’s YV Charitable Kidz

St. Frances de Chantal YV

Kings Park YV

Young Vincentians

“…That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, rooted and

grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the holy

ones what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know

the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled

with all the fullness of God.”

Ephesians 3:17-19, NAB

$2,859,757.34Value of volunteer time

SVDPLI Conferences helped a total of 114,399 people with

nearly $3,472,422 million in direct aid last year. This includes

their contribution of 106,469 in volunteer hours, within which

they completed 5,545 home visits, helped feed 71,141 people,

clothe 13,175 people, and helped 330 people find jobs.

*Based on the Independent Sector’s estimated dollar value of volunteer time for 2015

It’s easy to donate!

Locate one of our familiar green bins, with the SVDP seal, or stop by one of our stores.

Garden City Park Store2160 Jericho Turnpike516-746-8250

Huntington Furniture Store1705 Jericho Turnpike631-858-0380

Nearly New Clothing Store1425A New York AvenueHuntington Station 631-385-1226

Whether you’re shopping or donating, you’re giving!

Through the generosity of Long Islanders, the Society of St.

Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores are able to offer high quality goods

at a fraction of the cost. With the high cost of living on the Island

and the continued growth of the working poor, people need

affordable alternatives to help furnish their homes and clothe

their families. Our stores are a great place for bargain hunters as

well as those struggling to make ends meet.

Every time you shop in one of our stores, you are helping a

neighbor in need because the proceeds from your purchases

support other programs of the Society that feed, clothe, and

shelter Long Islanders. Likewise, when you donate your gently

used goods, you are creating opportunities for individuals and

families to receive vital assistance.

We Clothe & Furnish

Our stores serve multiple purposes:

■Supply Conferences with material goods for those they serve

■Provide low-income families and prudent shoppers with quality used goods at low prices

■Offer bargain hunters a great treasure hunting experience

■Net proceeds fund administrative and programmatic needs

Nassau/Suffolk People ValueFurniture 2,140 $280,949Clothing 3,679 $176,280Total 5,819 $457,229

Nassau/Suffolk People ValueFurniture 51 $6,510Clothing 7 $270Total 58 $6,780

Combined Total 5,877 $464,009

THRIFT STORE DISTRIBUTIONS

SUPERSTORM SANDY DISTRIBUTIONS

NASSAU COUNTY

Town LocationBaldwin St. Christopher Bayville St. Gertrude Bellmore St. Barnabas Bethpage SVdP OfficeBethpage St. Joseph Hospital Brookville St. Paul the Apostle Cedarhurst St. Joachim Douglaston Community Church of DouglastonEast Rockaway St. RaymondFarmingdale, Knights of Columbus #2204 Farmingdale St. KilianFranklin Square St. Catherine of SienaFreeport Our Holy Redeemer Thrift StoreFreeport Long Island Council of ChurchesGarden City St. JosephGarden City Garden City Baptist ChurchGarden City The Ethical Humanists Society of L.I.Glen Cove St. RoccoGreat Neck North Shore Presbyterian ChurchGreat Neck St. AloysiusHempstead St. LadislausHempstead St. Thomas MinistryHewlett St. JosephHicksville Holy FamilyHicksville Our Lady of MercyHicksville Parkway Community ChurchInwood Our Lady of Good CounselIsland Park Sacred HeartLevittown St. BernardLong Beach St. Mary of the IsleMalverne Our Lady of LourdesManhasset Mount Olive Baptist ChurchMassapequa St. Rose of LimaMassapequa Park Our Lady of LourdesMerrick Cure of ArsNew Hyde Park Beacon ChurchNew Hyde Park Holy SpiritNorth Merrick Sacred HeartOceanside St. Anthony Old Westbury Life ChurchOyster Bay St. DominicPlainview St. Pius XPort Washington St. Peter AlcantaraRockville Centre St. Agnes CathedralRockville Centre Mercy HospitalRockville Centre Mercy Medical CenterRockville Centre Molloy CollegeRoosevelt Queen of the Most Holy RosaryRoslyn St. Francis HospitalRoslyn Heights St. Mary Sea Cliff St. Boniface Martyr

Seaford St. James Seaford Maria ReginaSeaford St. William the AbbotSyosset St. Edward the ConfessorSyosset King KullenUniondale St. MarthaValley Stream Holy Name of Mary Wantagh St. Frances de ChantalWantagh King KullenWestbury Islamic Center of Long IslandWest Hempstead St. Thomas the ApostleWilliston Park St. AidanWoodbury New Apostolic Church

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Town LocationBabylon St. Joseph Bay Shore Dynasty Café Bellport Mary Immaculate Bellport Help Suffolk Bellport Bellport Hagerman East Patchogue Alliance, Inc.Blue Point Our Lady of the SnowBohemia St. John Nepomucene Brentwood St. Anne Brentwood St. LukeBridgehampton Bridgehampton Presbyterian Bridgehampton Queen of the Most Holy RosaryCalverton Baiting Hollow Congregation Center Moriches St. John Evangelist Church Centerport Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Central Islip St. John of God Commack Christ the KingCopiague Our Lady of the AssumptionCoram St. Frances Cabrini Cutchogue Southold Transfer StationDeer Park Knights of Columbus #4428Deer Park Ss. Cyril & MethodiusDix Hills St. Matthew East Hampton Most Holy Trinity East Hampton Transfer StationEast Hampton Ladies Village Improvement SocietyEast Northport St. Anthony of PaduaEast Patchogue St. Joseph the Worker Farmingville Church of the ResurrectionFarmingville St. Michael the Archangel Greenlawn St. Francis of AssisiGreenlawn Train Station Greenport St. Agnes Hampton Bays St. Rosalie Hampton Bays Hampton Bays United MethodistHampton Bays Transfer Station Hauppauge St. Thomas More Holbrook Good Shephard Huntington King Kullen – Halesite

Huntington SVdP Furniture Thrift Store Islip Terrace St. Peter the Apostle Kings Park St. Joseph Lake Ronkonkoma St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Lindenhurst Our Lady of Perpetual Help Manorville Sts. Peter & Paul Church Manorville King KullenManorville Brookhaven Compost SiteMastic Beach St. Jude Medford St. Sylvester Melville St. ElizabethMontauk St. Therese of Lisieux Montauk Transfer Station Nesconset Holy Cross Northport St. Philip Neri Orient Orient Methodist Patchogue St. Francis De SalesPatchogue Knights of Columbus #725 Patchogue Our Lady of Mount Carmel Port Jefferson Hope House MinistriesPort Jefferson St. Charles Hospital Port Jefferson Sta. St. Gerard MajellaRiverhead First Parish ChurchRiverhead Long Island Council of ChurchesRiverhead McGann-Mercy Diocesan High SchoolRiverhead St. John the EvangelistRiverhead St. Isidore Ronkonkoma St. Joseph Sag Harbor Transfer Station Sayville St. Lawrence the MartyrSayville Sayville Congregational United Church of ChristSelden St. Margaret of ScotlandSetauket Setauket Presbyterian Church Setauket St. James Shelter Island Transfer StationSmithtown St. Catherine of Siena Hospital Smithtown St. Patrick Smithtown Church of the Resurrection Sound Beach St. Louis de Montfort Southampton Our Lady of PolandSouthampton Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Southampton Nugent Street Thrift Southampton Transfer Station Southold North Fork Head Start SchoolSt. James Sts. Philip and James Wading River St. John the Baptist RC Church West Babylon Our Lady of GraceWest Islip Our Lady of Consolation West Islip Our Lady of LourdesWest Islip St. John the Baptist H.S. Westhampton Beach Transfer Station Yaphank Brookhaven Transfer Station

QUEENS

Town LocationBayside American Martyrs

The Society has over 150 bin locations throughout Nassau and Suffolk County.

W H E R E W E H E L P

Food PantryAccording to a 2014 study conducted by Feeding America, nearly 30,000 people seek food assistance each week on Long Island. Moreover, an average of 72% of these households report choosing between paying for food and paying for other necessities like utilities, rent, or transportation. Last year, SVDPLI pantries and partner pantries fed over 71,000 Long Islanders, helping to alleviate hunger and poor nutrition for thousands of our neighbors.

NASSAU

1. Baldwin - St. Christopher*2. Bayville - St. Gertrude*3. Bellmore - St. Barnabas*4. Bethpage - St. Martin of Tours5. East Meadow - St. Raphael6. East Rockaway - St. Raymond7. Elmont - St. Boniface8. Elmont - St. Vincent de Paul*9. Farmingdale - St. Kilian10. Floral Park - Our Lady of Victory*11. Freeport - Our Holy Redeemer12. Great Neck - St. Aloysius*13. Hewlett - St. Joseph*14. Hicksville - St. Ignatius Loyola15. Hicksville - Our Lady of Mercy16. Inwood - Our Lady of Good Counsel*17. Levittown - St. Bernard18. Long Beach - St. Mary of the Isle*19. Malverne - Our Lady of Lourdes*20. New Hyde Park - Notre Dame21. Port Washington - St. Peter of Alcantara22. Oceanside - St. Anthony23. Roosevelt - Queen of the Most Holy Rosary24. Seaford - Maria Regina25. Seaford - St. William the Abbot26. Uniondale - St. Martha27. Valley Stream - Holy Name of Mary28. Wantagh - St. Frances de Chantal29. West Hempstead - St. Thomas the Apostle

SUFFOLK

1. Babylon - St. Joseph2. Bellport - Mary Immaculate*3. Centerport - Our Lady Queen of Martyrs4. Central Islip - St. John of God5. Commack - Christ the King6. Coram - St. Frances Cabrini7. Dix Hills - St. Matthew8. East Northport - St. Anthony of Padua*9. Greenlawn - St. Francis of Assisi*10. Hauppauge - St. Thomas More11. Huntington - St. Patrick12. Huntington Station - St. Hugh of Lincoln13. Lindenhurst - Our Lady of Perpetual Help*14. Mastic Beach - St. Jude

*St. Vincent de Paul operated pantries.

All others are Vincentian assisted pantries.

71,141 people helped

“They are like a tree planted beside the waters

that stretches out its roots to the stream.”

Jeremiah 17:8, NAB

W E H E L P P E O P L E ®

Family Assistance

To offer respite for families in these types of situations, SVDPLI offers the following programs:

FAMILY ASSISTANCE: one-time financial help to get a family back on their feet.

UPLIFT: long-term support to help a family pull themselves out of a downward spiral caused by a temporary

setback like a layoff or illness.

Dalia lived in a safe house for thirty-four days with her two young children after she gathered the courage to leave her abusive husband. She did not know what would become of her or her children and she spent many days afraid and alone. When it was time to leave the safe house and move into a shelter, she was referred to the local church, which referred her to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. A Vincentian named Annie visited her in the shelter and offered a listening ear and a heart to help. In addition to financial and material assistance, including help with transportation, food, and school supplies for her children, Dalia received counseling, guidance, and encouragement from Annie and her Conference (volunteer group). Annie inspired Dalia to attend a local community college, by which she graduated with a certificate in GREEN, empowering her to utilize renewable energy skills that she learned in her village growing up. Annie motivated Dalia to pursue employment prospects until she landed a job and because of that position, Dalia is able to provide for her children today.

“When I left the safe house, I was traumatized, scared, and crying.”

“Annie made me feel important and empowered when I was at my

lowest point. She is my angel.”

FAMILY ASSISTANCE 114,339 people helped with $3,472,422

in financial and material aid

2015 UPLIFT 35 families helped with $47,030 in aid

It only takes one missed rent or mortgage payment, unpaid utility bill or other unmet financial obligation to turn a temporary financial setback into a true financial crisis. And it can happen to anyone. Sudden illness, a layoff, or a natural disaster can send a stable family spiraling into crisis. One of our goals at SVDPLI is to prevent families from experiencing ongoing hardship and help them become financially independent in a short period of time.

Dalia1990 - UPLIFT Program Opened

We House & Rehabilitate

W E H E L P P E O P L E ®

283 people helped

“You will discover that God can be ‘seen’ also

in the face of your brothers and sisters, especially

those who are most forgotten: the poor, the

hungry, those who thirst, strangers, the sick, those

imprisoned.” (cf. Mt 25:31-46).” – Pope Francis

Anthony House is a transitional home for homeless men,

many of whom are burdened by addictions that they need

help overcoming. Others struggle with criminal pasts,

long-term unemployment, and many other circumstances.

Anthony House has a very successful employment program

that helps residents find employment usually within two

weeks of entering the program. Upon their departure,

Anthony House also helps residents secure

housing near their place of employment

with money they have saved during

their stay.

Dismas House, named after the

good thief crucified with Christ on

Calvary, is a transitional home for

men who have lost their way. It was

designed for men who are suffering

from the disease of addiction, who

recognize the need for change, and

are willing to do whatever is necessary

to improve their quality of life.

In 2015, 67 men resided at Anthony House, while 94 men received outpatient referral and counseling services.

In 2015, 25 men resided at Dismas House, while 97 men received outpatient referral & counseling services.

I came to Dismas House directly from prison on November 27, 2014. As I was walking down the block I thought, ‘What am I getting myself into? This is going to be a disaster.’ I thought I would end up in some trashy rooming house with ten guys to a room. I was prepared to knock on the door and say, ‘No thank you, I’m not staying here.’ If I would have done that, it would have been the worst mistake of my life. Dismas House turned out to be one of the best things that ever happened to me. I met the staff, Fred and Allen, and they treated me like family. The first thing they did was feed me. To my surprise, the place was clean and every resident had his own private room. Within two days of living at Dismas House, my son came to visit me. That’s when I found out that I was going to be a grandfather.

Today, me and my son are closer than ever. My son used to look up at me and

tell me that he hated me. Now, he tells me that he loves

me and that he’s proud of me. I don’t want to

lose that.

The way I was brought up, I never thought of alcohol as a problem. Now, thanks to the knowledge I’ve gained at Dismas House and the skills I’ve learned to cope with life, I’ve realized that it is and that I

have a choice. If I go out and drink, my doctors have told me that they’re going to find me a cemetery plot,

because that’s where I’ll end up. However, I take care of myself now. Before, drinking would have been more important. Aside from my health, the number one reason I want to stay sober and on this path is

my grandson. My son told me that if I mess up again, I’ll never see my grandson again. That would devastate

me. Just getting pictures and videos of him doing things brings me so much joy. It’s a second chance for me to be the

father I never was. I love that feeling more than I ever loved drinking.

“When I was in prison, I used to say that the first thing I’m gonna do when I get out is get trashed, but I didn’t. I came to Dismas House. And it’s the best thing that’s happened to me. I don’t want to drink anymore.” – James Curry

“If not for Dismas House, I don’t want to think about where I’d be. This program saved my life.”

1983 - Opened Anthony House

1988 - Opened Dismas House

DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE 2015 ANNUAL REPORT

Total Expenses $6,413,622

Change in Net Assets $208,762

Net Assets at Beginning of Year $4,029,434

Net Assets at End of Fiscal Year $4,238,196

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is committed to practicing good stewardship of all funds entrusted to its mission of helping the poor and the needy on Long Island. All contributions are monitored to

ensure compliance with donor intent. As a Catholic lay organization, the Society operates within the Diocese of Rockville Centre; however, we are an independent 501(c)(3) organization

and we do not receive funding from the Diocese.

Programs Services:

• Stores $4,378,972

• Sandy $101,529

• Training and Development $289,721 • Dismas House $214,825

• Anthony House $140,866

• Family Assistance $162,643

Total Programs $5,288,556

Supporting Services:

• Management and General $884,566

• Fund Raising $240,500

Total Supporting Services $1,125,066

EXPENSE

• Stores $5,819,735

• Donations $370,262

• Sandy Income $72,500

• Government and Foundation Grants $290,346

• Bequests $24,787

• Special Events $27,037

• Training and Development $57,305

• Net investment income ($39,588)

Total Revenue $6,622,384

INCOME

F I N A N C I A L S

The 2015 statistical report shows the outcomes of the Society’s efforts across Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The financial and material support of the Long Island Council and its

Conferences helps families avoid hunger, homelessness, and additional hardship.

SPECIAL WORKS PEOPLE SERVED OPERATIONAL COST Dismas House - Men 122 $214,824 Ex-Offenders/Substance Abuse Transitional Housing Anthony House - Men 161 $140,866 Home Residence and Counseling Superstorm Sandy 50 $101,529 Vincentian Training and Development 1,368 $289,722 Family Assistance/Uplift 415 $162,643 Stores Furniture-clothing-household 59,407 $4,293,128 Client clothing/furniture (no cost) 5,877 Information and Referral Calls 19,838 TOTAL SPECIAL WORKS 87,238 $5,202,712 Management and Support Cost $1,268,994 CENTRAL COUNCIL TOTALS 87,238 $6,471,706

CONFERENCES Clients Assisted Financial 24,945 $1,158,160 In-Kind Assistance (estimated value) 89,454 $2,314,262 Vincentian Volunteer Hours (value) $2,859,757

CONFERENCE TOTALS 114,399 $6,332,179 CENTRAL COUNCIL TOTALS 201,637 $12,803,885

Society of St. Vincent de PaulSTATISTICAL SUMMARY YEAR ENDING

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

CENTRAL COUNCIL

CONFERENCES 61

VINCENTIAN VOLUNTEERS 1,380

PAID STAFF 82

S E R V I C E N U M B E R S

SOCIETY ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

2015 FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALK

Taking steps toward abating poverty around the world and on Long Island!

The Friends of the Poor Walk is held annually, across the

country, and raises millions to help the poor in America.

In 2015, the event on Long Island raised nearly $160,000,

100% of which was used to aid people facing hardship.

Walk participants enjoyed refreshments, live music

broadcasted by 103.1 MAX FM, face painting, giveaways,

group photographs and raffle prizes. Popcorn and ice

cream were served to walkers upon finishing the 5K route.

To continue our tradition of honoring a standout

Vincentian that has dedicated their life to serving others,

Paul Hodermarsky, Diocesan Council President from

2009-2015, was presented with the 2015 Vincentian

Honoree award at the Walk.

2015 CONTEST WINNERS

WALK$159,927 (raised) • 642 (walkers)

Most Money Raised:Maria Regina - $18,087

Most Walkers with Pledges St. Martha - 55

2009 - First Walk

2015 GOLF CLASSIC

Golfing Fore the Poor

Thank you to the Golf Classic Committee and to all of our loyal

supporters of this event. Since it began, the Golf Classic has yielded

nearly $800K to help us serve Long Islanders in need. We appreciate

the contributions of our sponsors, golfers, and honored guests.

2015 GOLF COMMITTEE

Frank Pelliccione, Chair • Doug Asofsky • Rick Atkinson

Michael “Mickey” DeMarco • Marc Hiatrides • Hanky Levy

David Lynch • Robert Nesi • Michael Pittoni

Douglas Trentacoste • Peter Raymond • Robert “Bobby” Ross

2004 - First Golf Outing

GOLF CLASSIC SPONSORS

FRIENDS OF THE POOR® WALK SPONSORS

FOUNDATIONS

BEQUESTS

JERICHOELECTRIC

HARDMAN’S AUTO

MARGUARITE & CO UNISEX HAIR SALON

The George Link, Jr. Charitable Trust

The Howard and Barbara Farkas Foundation

The Knapp/Swezey Foundation, Inc.

Al & Peggy DematteisFamily Foundation

THE ESTATE OF MARY ANN HACKETT WILDER

D O N O R S

Over $90,000

Newsday Charities, a fund of the McCormick Foundation

$25,000

The H. W. Wilson Foundation

$24,999 -$10,000

Eva A. Rhodes Revocable TrustThe George Link, Jr. Charitable TrustKnapp Swezey Foundation Inc.

$9,999 - $5,000

Frommer Lawrence & Haug LLPMutual of America

$4,999 - $2,500

Mr. and Mrs. James J. BellDeMarco & Nesi LLCMr. and Mrs. Michael E. DeMarcoThe Howard and Barbara Farka FoundationFlushing BankUnited Way of Long Island

$2,499 - $1,000

Al & Peggy DeMatteis Family FoundationMr. Joseph S. BergBNY Mellon Community PartnershipMrs. Helen CampaMr. and Mrs. John CorriganMr. and Mrs. William J. D’Antonio Ms. Mary DeMottMr. Anthony GervasiMr. John G HetrickHoly Spirit Conference

Mr. and Mrs. John J. HowardJunior League Of Long IslandMr. and Mrs. Patrick LonerganMrs. Eileen F. McDermottMr. Paul McDougalMr. and Mrs. Robert MeekinsMr. and Mrs. Charles MeyerMr. Bernard O’ConnorMr. John PetittoMr. and Mrs. Thomas PolucciRev. Lawrence B. RaffertySMPL TechnologiesMr. Louis G. SollecitoSt. Christopher’s Conference

$999 - $500

Albanese & Albanese LLPMr. and Mrs. Joseph BukowskiMr. and Mrs. Stephen A. CarlinoMr. Michael J. CarrollMr. James ChristmasMrs. Kathleen ConroyMr. and Mrs. Lou D’ArienzoMr. James A. DeRespirisMr. Michael FogartyGrumman-Northrop Grumman Retiree ClubMr. Marc HiatridesMr. and Mrs. Raymond J. HulbertJustGiveMr. Andrew G. LoganMr. Martin P. LombardiM. Hiller & Son, Inc.Ms. Maryann MaciejewskiMr. Robert MessaMr. Robert MoranMr. Jacques K. PanossianMr. and Mrs. Michael J. PetteiMr. and Mrs. Joseph PugniMr. and Mrs. Paul RerecichMr. Leo F. RerekMr. and Mrs. Robert SchillerMr. and Mrs. John J. SecretiMs. Ann SuttonMr. Anthony TaboneMr. and Mrs. Steven Todd

Mr. Chris TrudeauMr. and Mrs. Anthony L. VitaleMr. and Mrs. Walter Wall Mr. Herb WhalenMr. Joseph A. Whalen Jr.Mr. Joseph J. ZitoMr. and Mrs. Werner Zumbrunn

$499 - $100

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew P. AbbinantiMs. Dorothy M. AgrestaMr. and Mrs. Victor F. AlbaneseMr. and Mrs. Victor J. AlbaneseMrs. Doris AllynMr. and Mrs. Mark AndersonMrs. Joanne AndersonRev. Msgr. Patrick J. ArmshawMs. Marion A. ArndtMr. and Mrs. Albert B. BartlettMr. John BelanichMr. and Mrs. Richard BorstelmannMr. Frank D. BossertMr. and Mrs. James J. BottoMr. and Mrs. Hugh D. BoyleMr. and Mrs. David J. BrahamMs. Yvonne M. BrantuasMr. and Mrs. Martin BrennanMr. and Mrs. William E. BrophyMr. Edward BrownMr. and Mrs. John BrullMr. and Mrs. John BrunnerMrs. Ann M. BrzezinskiMrs. Gail BusilloMr. and Mrs. David L. CainMr. & Mrs. William CalabroMs. Mary K. CallaghanMs. Lisa CanzanoMr. and Mrs. Carl CappadonaMs. Marguerite CarneyMr. and Mrs. Thomas J. CarrollMr. Joseph R. CarrollMr. and Mrs. Albert CarusoMs. Kathleen S. ChristensonMr. and Mrs. Cono CiminoMrs. William CoenMr. and Mrs. Carl Cordano

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. CroasdaleMr. and Mrs. John H. CroftonRev. Paul J. DahmMr. Paul J. DaleyMr. and Mrs. James DaltonMs. Theresa J. D’AngeloMrs. Regina M. DavidMr. Joseph E. Del GiornoMr. and Mrs. Michael J. DePirroMr. Thomas J. DillonMr. and Mrs. James T. DiltsMs. Frances DiStasiMr. and Mrs. Remo L. DiTieriMr. and Mrs. Eugene G. DiverMr. and Mrs. John Donohue Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. DregerMr. and Mrs. George T. DreherMr. and Mrs. Patrick DugganMs. Loretta M. DunnMost Rev. John DunneMr. and Mrs. Michael J. DunphyMr. Paul EberstMr. Thomas M. EganMs. Ellen F. EmeryMr. and Mrs. James H. EvansMs. Diana FariaMs. Margherite FilomenaMr. and Mrs. Arnold J. FinamoreMr. Daniel FinchMr. and Mrs. Michael FisenneMr. John FitzgeraldMr. and Mrs. Robert FlemingMr. Walter FordMr. and Mrs. Patrick J. FoyeMr. and Mrs. Louis J. FredericksMr. and Mrs. Larry FreibergMr. John FrielMrs. Maureen FurlanMs. Mary Lou FusilloMr. Michael GaffneyMr. and Mrs. William O. GalantiniMr. and Mrs. Richard L. GalliganMr. and Mrs. Gregory J. GattoMr. John GattoMr. and Mrs. Vincent C. GerosaMs. Katharine GiacaloneMr. Vincent GloriosoMs. Eileen M. Gratzer

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Ms. Joan F. GredysMr. and Mrs. Hans de GruylMr. and Mrs. Charles T. GusmanMr. and Mrs. William HallahanMs. Madeline HartMr. Richard HartmannMr. Roger HealyMrs. Mary E. HealyMs. Regina HealyMr. Pierre HegyMrs. Eleanor M. HezelMs. Anna HillMs. Mary P. HodnettMs. Yolette Petit-HommeMs. Deborah C. HopkinsMr. Douglas HornMr. and Mrs. Don L. HuberMr. and Mrs. Brian M. HusseyJ.C. Industries, Inc.Mrs. Gina Florentino-JamesMs. Christine JankeMr. and Mrs. Robert JankowskiJericho ElectricMr. Jonathan JeschkeDr. and Mrs. George S. JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Mark K. JohnsonMs. Elinor JosenhansMr. Patrick J. KaneMr. Nathan KarstMr. and Mrs. William B. KelleherMr. Edward J. Kelly IIIMs. Lynne A. KellyMs. Susan KendallMr. Kevin J. KennyMr. and Mrs. William KeoganMr. and Mrs. Richard KileyMs. Rose M. KinsellaMs. Marcia Ann KochMr. and Mrs. William M. KorchakMr. Thomas J. KramerMr. Dennis KroonMr. and Mrs. Donald M. KuhnMr. Bruce LaheyMs. Eileen P. LambertMr. and Mrs. Anthony LapczynskiMs. Natalie LappMr. Richard V. LataMr. Brian LeachMr. Thomas M. LeachMr. and Mrs. Peter K. Ledwith

Mr. Arthur LeonardMr. Fred J. LeonardoMr. Salvatore LettieriThe Lillian E. Lebart TrustLinmarck, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. John M. Lokay Jr.Dr. Thomas W. LonerganMr. and Mrs. Paul LongoMr. and Mrs. Robert LutzMr. David LynchLynn, Gartner, Dunne & Covello, LLPDeacon and Mrs. Robert LyonMacy’s FoundationMs. Agnes B. MaherMr. and Mrs. Thomas MahoneyMr. and Mrs. Charles J. MarchelloMrs. Elsa MartynaMr. and Mrs. Daniel MatteiMs. Joan MatzerathMs. Nancy McCarrickMr. and Mrs. Dennis R. McCauleyMr. and Mrs. James G. McCloskeyMs. Jannine McColganMr. and Mrs. John McCormackMr. William L. McCormickMr. and Mrs. Timothy P. McCueMr. James V. McCullaghMr. Kevin T. McDonnellMr. and Mrs. Franklyn J. McGrathMs. Mary Ellen MckieMr. Edward I. McLarenMr. Joseph K. McNultyMrs. Bridget McVayMr. and Mrs. Albert MessinaMrs. Janet M. MeyerMr. James Miley Jr.Mr. Louis K. MilgramMr. and Mrs. George MilliganMr. and Mrs. Robert J. MittlemanMr. and Mrs. Joseph J. MollicaMrs. Alice B. MoranMr. and Mrs. Richard MullanMr. Charles MullaneyMr. and Mrs. John Kevin MulveyMr. and Mrs. Edward A. MurphyMs. Mary MurrayMr. and Mrs. Patrick NeubertMr. and Mrs. James P. NoonanMs. Kathleen OakesMs. Diana O’Neill

Mr. Vincent OrsilloMr. and Mrs. Mark A. OsterOur Lady of Good Counsel ConferenceMrs. Joyce PanciroliMr. and Mrs. Robert PaulyMr. John PehrssonMr. Edward C. PennisiMr. and Mrs. Anthony D. PerriMr. Thomas P. PetersenMs. Laura PoggiMs. Carol PooleMr. and Mrs. Vincent R. RaabMs. Diane RensingMr. George RivaraMr. and Mrs. William J. RochfordMs. Susan RoldanMr. and Mrs. Dennis RoutledgeMr. William T. RyanMs. Barbara SabbaghMs. Barbara SandsMr. and Mrs. Frederick B. SaporitoMr. and Mrs. William SassoMs. Eleanor SavilleMr. and Mrs. Salvatore ScaccoMs. Rosemarie SchiavoneMr. Rudolph SchreitmuellerMrs. Rosemary SchweitzerMrs. Ann SherlockMr. Zion ShohetMs. Linda A. SianiMr. Sean SieversMs. Patricia SochorMr. Richard SommerMr. Rajagopal SrinivasanMs. Julia StanleyRev. Msgr. Joseph W. StaudtMr. Joseph P. SternMr. and Mrs. Paul SurjaputraMrs. Genevieve SwendemanMr. Thomas TagliaferriMr. and Mrs. Ralph TavellaMr. and Mrs. James P. TenneyMs. Jean TesorieroMs. Dorothy TetkoskieMr. Raymond J. ThumserMr. Brian TigheMr. Stephen TimoszukMr. and Mrs. Frank TomaoMs. Mary TornettaMr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Torres

Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. TraceyTriple Crown Sports Memorabilia, Inc.Ms. Melissa TroyMr. and Mrs. William J. TursellinoMr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. UlbrichtUPSMr. and Mrs. Warren VanderbeekMr. Matthew VellacottMr. and Mrs. Charles E. VerbekeMr. John C. ViorrittoMr. Edward L. VolzMr. and Mrs. James A. Von MoltkeMr. and Mrs. William VranaMr. and Mrs. David WagnerMr. William WatersMr. and Mrs. Matthew WeberMs. Elizabeth WebsterMs. Anastasia M. WeilandtMr. and Mrs. Larry WeinrebMr. and Mrs. David WeisMs. Rita WesthoffMr. and Mrs. Barrett J. WilsonMr. and Mrs. Robert WilsonMs. Alice WolfteichMs. Claire E. WolfteichMr. Paul WolfteichMs. Phyllis WolfteichMr. and Ms. James YahnerMr. and Mrs. James S. ZiemianskiBishop John DunneMr. and Mrs. James H. EvansMr. and Mrs. Arnold J. FinamoreMr. Daniel FinchMr. and Mrs. William J. Fowler Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. FredericksMrs. Elizabeth M. FredriksenMr. and Mrs. Larry FreibergMr. and Mrs. John FrielMs. Janet M. FrigerioMr. and Mrs. Robert F. Gartland

D O N O R S

$24,999 -$10,000

Mr. Thomas M. Lamberti

$9,999 - $5,000

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Auricchio

$4,999 - $2,500

St. Bernard’s ConferenceMr. and Mrs. Russell BeglyMrs. Victoria GaitiR.C. Church of the Sacred Heart

$2,499 - $1,000

Mr. Patrick AdamsMs. Barbara L. BongiornoMr. and Mrs. Robert F. GartlandMr. and Mrs. John HoganNotre Dame ConferenceMr. and Mrs. Raymond J. ReisertMr. and Mrs. John Sweeney

$999 - $500

Mr. and Mrs. Michael BakerMr. Mark BeglyMost Rev. Robert J. BrennanMr. and Mrs. John CameronMr. and Mrs. Dennis S. CappelloMs. Mary Ellen LyonsMr. Peter MaletOur Lady of Lourdes ConferenceMr. and Mrs. George RehnMr. and Mrs. Martin G. TallMr. and Mrs. John TramutolaSt. Ignatius Loyola ConferenceSt. Joseph Church

$499 - $100

Mr. and Mrs. Doug AloiseMr. and Mrs. Robert F. BagnascoMs. Cora BaconMr. and Mrs. Paul BedellMr. John BellandoMr. Frankie BercherMiss Veronica BrackenMs. Mary BrennerMs. Joan T. CancellereMrs. Rocca Caringella

Mr. John CarterMr. Scott CastellanoMr. Anthony CavagnaroFather Lawrence ChadwickMs. Theresa CoccaroMr. and Mrs. James ConnollyMr. and Mrs. James CosenzaMr. Frank J. CutoloMs. Annette DaviauMr. Frank DerosaMr. and Mrs. Harold DevlinMr. Robert L. Doughterty, Esq.Ms. Elizabeth FitzgibbonMs. Rosemary FoxMr. Thomas GilmartinMr. Anthony GonzalezMr. Andrew GrimesMr. J. Lawrence GumbsMr. Martin HallMrs. Alice HanleyMs. Regina HarmsMs. Mary Francis JeffreyMr. Edward J. KealeyMs. Florence KeefeMr. Robert J. KellyMr. Ben LandiMr. James LysaghtMr. and Mrs. Thomas MatteiniMr. Daniel J. McCloyMr. Patrick McCormackMr. John McGaley

Ms. Marcella McLoughlinMr. and Mrs. Joseph McMahonMr. Paul R. MerinMrs. Joan MoretMrs. Agnes MurphyMs. Clare MurphyMs. Dolores E. O’ConnorOur Lady of Mercy ConferenceMr. and Mrs. John O’MaraMs. Kathryn PrendergastMr. Anthony PrestipinoMs. Patricia PurvisMr. and Mrs. George RaffertyMrs. Elena SchiraldiMr. Edward SchuesslerMr. and Mrs. Timothy J. SneeSt. Andrew’s ChurchSt. Anthony’s Conference - OceansideSt. Boniface Martyr ConferenceSt. Joseph’s Conference - HewlettSt. Peter of Alcantara ConferenceSt. William the AbbotMr. and Mrs. Frank SpencerMrs. Martha ThompsonMrs. Dolores ThorpMrs. Gay VachrisMr. and Mrs. Kevin WalshRev. Emil A. WcelaMs. Fran Yule-RappaMr. and Mrs. John ZokaitesMr. Robert Zuccaro

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2015 brought us the pleasure of partnering with amazingly caring children

from various Long Island Catholic Schools who put their faith and spirituality

into action to serve others: St. Dominic Elementary School, St. Joseph School

in Ronkonkoma, St. Aidan School, St. Mary’s Elementary School, St. Peter of

Alcantara, St. Edward the Confessor, Our Lady of Lourdes School in Malverne,

All Saints Regional Catholic School, and St. Isidore School. We were deeply

humbled by the dedication of the students, faculty, and their families as they

collected clothing for our Earth Day Clothing Drive in April, gathered warm

coats for the winter, and contributed new toys for Christmas.

At the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Long Island, we are so happy to

have the help of the community as we assist Long Islanders in need.

We are optimistic that these young children from our schools will

continue goodwill towards their neighbors as demonstrated by the

high school students from Bishop McGann-Mercy, St. Mary’s High

School and Our Lady of Mercy Academy in Syosset who continue

to serve those in poverty on Long Island. This past fall, the sophomore

class of Chaminade High School conducted a business attire drive for men as

part of their Sophomore Spirit Day. Imagine the recipients of these donations,

many heads of families who now have a decent suit to wear to a job interview

that could change their lives forever!

Our work with schools did not end with donating clothing and toys. The Video

Broadcasting Club at St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School has contributed

countless hours filming, interviewing, and editing video that documents our

charitable work on Long Island. Projects we once thought impossible, are now

coming to fruition because of the help of these extremely giving and talented

students. Please watch these videos that we are so proud to display on our

website at www.svdpli.org.

Aside from working with various schools, 2015 also brought us the opportunity

to work with a few Long Island companies who also hosted clothing and coat

drives and toy drives. The staffs of Suffolk County Department of Health

Services, Brighton Collectibles, Equinox Financial Partners, and Long Island

Health Collaborative eagerly helped us this past year.

We at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul truly cannot begin to explain the

appreciation we have towards the students of our Long Island Catholic Schools

and the staff of these Long Island businesses. We look forward to continuing

these partnerships and creating more opportunities where we can all work

together to help Long Island families in need.

Growing Partnerships in 2015

Board of Directors

Robert Meekins, President

Paul Hodermarsky, Past President Al Messina, First Vice President

Michele Walters, Treasurer Walter Malloy, Secretary

Rev. Msgr. Gerard Ringenback, Spiritual Advisor

DIRECTORS

Thomas Abbate, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director

Barry Giaquinto, Chief Financial Officer Joseph Lazarich, Director of Stores

Memory J. Kershaw, Director of Development

Carol Budinoff, Director of Human Resources

James Claffey, Director of Formation and Programs

Terri Zenobio, Director of Conference Life & Young Vincentians

EXECUTIVERobert Meekins, Chair

Thomas AbbateJennifer BelloAverell CampbellDebra CinquemaniPaul HodermarskyWalter MalloyAl MessinaRichard OehrleinMichele WaltersRev. Msgr. Gerard Ringenback

FINANCEJames O’Connor, Chair

Thomas AbbateDebbie CinquemaniBarry GiaquintoRobert MeekinsMichele Walters

EXTENSION &FORMATION TASK FORCEDonna Kozma, Chair Thomas AbbateJennifer BelloAverell CampbellDebra CinquemaniJames ClaffeyRobert MeekinsRichard OehrleinTerri Zenobio

VOICE OF THE POORMary Vitti, Chair

Thomas AbbateJames ClaffeyAndrew ClarkeMary McCafferyRobert MeekinsJudy OstrinPatricia RyanPatrick ValentiMary Von Stein

COMMITTEES

Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Long Islandin the Diocese of Rockville Centre

Top (L-R): Terri Zenobio, Memory Kershaw, James Claffey, Carol Budinoff

Bottom (L-R): Joseph Lazarich, Thomas Abbate, Barry Giaquinto

Thomas AbbateJennifer Bello

Averell Campbell

Debra CinquemaniDavid Lynch

Joseph McCarthy

James O’ConnorPatrick O’Dea

Richard Oehrlein

“The poor suffer less from a lack of generosity than from a lack of organization.” - St. Vincent de Paul

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