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St. Vincent’s is dedicated to strengthening low-income families and seniors through programs rooted in the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church. Faithful to the charism of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, we serve our sisters and brothers by providing affordable housing, early childhood education, and family enrichment opportunities.

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Every Day, Every Child: How St. Vincent’s Early Childhood Education Center Goes Beyond the Standard
May 27, 2026

Every Day, Every Child: How St. Vincent’s Early Childhood Education Center Goes Beyond the Standard

The Basket Ladies: How Two Volunteers Built a Legacy
May 4, 2026

The Basket Ladies: How Two Volunteers Built a Legacy

This Is Our Home Now
May 4, 2026

This Is Our Home Now

Cooking Together: Building Community in the Kitchen
April 7, 2026

Cooking Together: Building Community in the Kitchen

KEYT: Local Nun Restores Dignity One Haircut at a Time
April 1, 2026

KEYT: Local Nun Restores Dignity One Haircut at a Time

“The poor will teach you many things. Honor them as you would honor Christ himself.” — St . Vincent de Paul
March 16, 2026

Spring Issue of “Since 1858,” our newsletter celebrating the heritage and heart of St. Vincent’s Santa Barbara.

Sister with Scissors: Celebrating 25 Years of Service from Vietnam to Alaska to Santa Barbara
March 1, 2026

Sister with Scissors: Celebrating 25 Years of Service from Vietnam to Alaska to Santa Barbara

KEYT’s special segment on FSP, featuring Peer Support Specialist Alicia Visueta and FSP mother Sophia Mendez.
January 9, 2026

KEYT’s special segment on FSP, featuring Peer Support Specialist Alicia Visueta and FSP mother Sophia Mendez.

Fr. Virgil Cordano Center Recognized in The Independent’s Coverage of The Longest Night
December 22, 2025

Fr. Virgil Cordano Center Recognized in The Independent’s Coverage of The Longest Night

Celebrating Style & Support: Highlights from the 15th Annual St. Vincent’s SB Fashion Show Fundraiser
December 16, 2025

Celebrating Style & Support: Highlights from the 15th Annual St. Vincent’s SB Fashion Show Fundraiser

Leadership Spotlight: Rosa Paredes of St. Vincent’s Santa Barbara
December 1, 2025

Leadership Spotlight: Rosa Paredes of St. Vincent’s Santa Barbara

St. Vincent’s 15th Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon Featured on KEYT
November 29, 2025

St. Vincent’s 15th Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon Featured on KEYT

St. Vincent’s Family Strengthening Program Featured in Noozhawk
November 9, 2025

St. Vincent’s Family Strengthening Program Featured in Noozhawk

Rosa was honored to share the St Vincent’s Santa Barbara story as a guest on the Peace Podcast.
November 1, 2025

Rosa was honored to share the St Vincent’s Santa Barbara story as a guest on the Peace Podcast.

Montecito Journal shares the success of the Golf Classic.
October 21, 2025

Montecito Journal shares the success of the Golf Classic.

St. Vincent's 24th Annual Charity Golf Classic Raises $170,000 featured in EdHat Santa Barbara and NobleProfit News
October 17, 2025

St. Vincent’s 24th Annual Charity Golf Classic Raises $170,000 featured in EdHat Santa Barbara and NobleProfit News

Rosa chats with Drew “Mr Santa Barbara” Wakefield about our fall fundraisers.
October 3, 2025

Rosa chats with Drew “Mr Santa Barbara” Wakefield about our fall fundraisers.

California State Assembly Member for the 37th district, Gregg Hart, Visits St. Vincent's Campus
January 7, 2025

California State Assembly Member for the 37th district, Gregg Hart, Visits St. Vincent’s Campus

A Force for Positive Change: The Women's Fund of Santa Barbara and St. Vincent's Family Strengthening Program
August 26, 2024

A Force for Positive Change: The Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara and St. Vincent’s Family Strengthening Program

Congressman Salud Carbajal and the Audacious Foundation Visit St. Vincent's Campus
August 16, 2024

Congressman Salud Carbajal and the Audacious Foundation Visit St. Vincent’s Campus

‘Beppo’ | A Brief Moment of Cinematographic Fame
June 13, 2024

‘Beppo’ | A Brief Moment of Cinematographic Fame

15th Annual St. Vincent’s Fashion Show & Luncheon
December 7, 2023

15th Annual St. Vincent’s Fashion Show & Luncheon

St. Vincent's 22nd Annual Golf Classic Fundraiser at the Montecito Club
November 9, 2023

St. Vincent’s 22nd Annual Golf Classic Fundraiser at the Montecito Club

A Little Infirmary on the Prairie: Santa Barbara’s First Medical Facility
September 7, 2023

A Little Infirmary on the Prairie: Santa Barbara’s First Medical Facility

ST. VINCENT'S ARCHIVIST RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FROM UC SANTA BARBARA
August 7, 2023

ST. VINCENT’S ARCHIVIST RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FROM UC SANTA BARBARA

Women's Fund of Santa Barbara Transforms the Lives of Homeless Mothers through St. Vincent's Family Strengthening Program
July 14, 2023

Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara Transforms the Lives of Homeless Mothers through St. Vincent’s Family Strengthening Program

Sister Arthur Gordon, DC Interviews with Dean Wilson at Good Life Television
June 15, 2023

Sister Arthur Gordon, DC Interviews with Dean Wilson at Good Life Television

St. Vincent's Receives Major Grant from Women's Fund of Santa Barbara
May 11, 2023

St. Vincent’s Receives Major Grant from Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara

The Echoes of the Civil War in Santa Barbara: The Legacy of Sister Mary Rose Brady, DC
April 12, 2023

The Echoes of the Civil War in Santa Barbara: The Legacy of Sister Mary Rose Brady, DC

Kenneth Trigueiro, CEO & President of People's Self-Help Housing, Joins St. Vincent's Board of Directors
February 28, 2023

Kenneth Trigueiro, CEO & President of People’s Self-Help Housing, Joins St. Vincent’s Board of Directors

11th Annual Richie’s Barber Shop Holiday Donation Drive: This Year for St. Vincent’s and Adam’s Angels
January 5, 2023

11th Annual Richie’s Barber Shop Holiday Donation Drive: This Year for St. Vincent’s and Adam’s Angels

How Santa Barbara Survived the 1918 Influenza Pandemic: Daughters of Charity at St. Vincent’s Helped the Whole City
December 14, 2022

How Santa Barbara Survived the 1918 Influenza Pandemic: Daughters of Charity at St. Vincent’s Helped the Whole City

St. Vincent’s Fashion Show and Luncheon raises money for unhoused women and children
December 7, 2022

St. Vincent’s Fashion Show and Luncheon raises money for unhoused women and children

St. Vincent’s charity golf tournament raises money for housing to help families and seniors
October 20, 2022

St. Vincent’s charity golf tournament raises money for housing to help families and seniors

St. Vincent’s 21st Golf Classic Fundraiser at the Montecito Country Club
October 18, 2022

St. Vincent’s 21st Golf Classic Fundraiser at the Montecito Country Club

Fr. John's
June 15, 2022

Fr. John’s “VW Bug” Raffle

St. Vincent's in Colors: I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival
June 3, 2022

St. Vincent’s in Colors: I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival

The Blessing of St. Vincent: In 1918, California’s First Day Nursery Opened in Santa Barbara
May 25, 2022

The Blessing of St. Vincent: In 1918, California’s First Day Nursery Opened in Santa Barbara

A Walk Through St. Vincent's History with Sr. Paule Freeburg, D.C.
April 1, 2022

A Walk Through St. Vincent’s History with Sr. Paule Freeburg, D.C.

Celebrating Christmas with students from St. Vincent’s School and U.S. Navy servicemen at Point Mugu
March 15, 2022

Christmas celebration at Point Mugu – 1953

The Way it Was: The Sisters of Charity and St. Vincent’s Institute
March 1, 2022

The Way it Was: The Sisters of Charity and St. Vincent’s Institute

The Vincentian Family: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
February 15, 2022

The Vincentian Family: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul

St. Vincent's Fashion Fundraiser Snags Record
December 11, 2021

St. Vincent’s Fashion Fundraiser Snags Record

(Kenneth Song/News-Press)
November 27, 2021

More popular than ever: St. Vincent’s fashion show breaks its record for fundraising

Volunteers Claudia Lash, left, and Pat Lupo started the annual St. Vincent’s fashion show as a benefit for the nonprofit, which helps local families
November 26, 2021

Fashion and Heart: St. Vincent’s prepares for annual benefit

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