The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a worldwide Catholic organization of laypersons, open to all who wish to live their faith by loving and serving their neighbor. Generally on a person to person basis, members of the Society help those in need, regardless of race, ethnicity,  creed, gender, orientation, handicap or religion.
The Society's work may encompass any form of aid that alleviates suffering and it strives to discover and redress situations which cause suffering.
 

'The St. Cecilia Conference of St. Vincent de Paul Society operates exclusively in accordance with the requirements of Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, as having tax-exempt status.'

In accordance with our Catholic foundation and mission, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Portland, and St. Cecilia Conference (SvdP) affirms the God-given dignity of every person. We are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all our clients, volunteers, visitors and staff.

As an institution participating in a U.S. Department of Agriculture food program, SVdP is prohibited from discrimination in the provision of services based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or reprisal/retaliation for prior civil rights in any program or activity funded by the USDA. We also follow all state and local laws in the conduct of our activities and services, and do not discriminate on the basis of religion, political belief or affiliation, sexual orientation, marital or family status, veteren status, gender identity or expresion or any other classification protected by law.