We’re Ending Homelessness
Veterans and Civilians who are homeless
We believe that everyone has the right to live in dignified and affordable housing.
Making Homelessness Rare.
Brief.
One-Time.
I would like to embrace the whole world in a network of charity.
– Frédéric Ozanam
Our Programs
We are passionate about our work and have adopted a “Housing First” principle that guides each of our programs.
Permanent Supportive Housing Programs
Individual & Veteran Services
Rapid Re-Housing Program
Individual & Veteran Services
SVdP CARES works to rapidly house those experiencing homelessness within 30 days.
Food Programs
Individual & Veteran Services
Homeless Services
Individual & Veteran Services
Homeless services are available to all those that need a hand-up from homelessness.
Community Thrift Store
A Social Enterprise
Profits from the Community Thrift Store & Fabulous Finds Re-Sale Shop support our housing programs and clients.
Legal Services
Veteran Legal Services
Real Faces of Homelessness
These are the stories of homelessness. Learn more about the families, Veterans, and individuals SVdP CARES is helping.
Foxwynd Foundation Investment Helps St. Vincent de Paul CARES Accelerate Family Housing Transitions
SVdP CARES has received a $30,000 grant from the Foxwynd Foundation to support its Delivering Dreams program.
A Message of Resilience and Renewal This Easter
Across our community, many families, individuals, and U.S. Veterans are working through the challenges of housing…
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Become a Good Samaritan
Good Samaritans and Circle of Excellence Donors enable SVdP CARES to provide “Welcome Home” packages to all households permanently housed.
Together, we are working to give a hand up to our neighbors in need by providing safe and secure housing.
Message from Our CEO
In 2025, SVdP CARES continued to advance its mission to end homelessness by focusing on stable housing, compassionate support, and pathways to long-term independence. By directing the majority of our resources toward direct services such as rapid rehousing, supportive housing for veterans, and care-centered temporary housing, we helped thousands of individuals and families move from crisis to stability.
This year also reflected meaningful organizational growth and strong stewardship. Responsible management of more than $68 million in annual funding allowed SVdP CARES to meet growing community needs while ensuring that most dollars were spent directly on programs and services. Our strategic investments strengthened housing-focused solutions and reinforced our commitment to accountability, effectiveness, and long-term impact.
Most importantly, 2025 affirmed the power of community. The dedication of our staff, the generosity of our donors, and the collaboration of our partners made lasting change possible for those we serve. As we look ahead, we remain committed to expanding access to housing and building pathways home for our most vulnerable neighbors.
Michael J. Raposa, C.E.O.
St. Vincent de Paul CARES
We’re Hiring | SVdP CARES Careers
SVdP CARES is a fast growing non-profit looking for professionals and service workers who have a desire to help people who are faced with the crisis of homelessness discover a better tomorrow. We have positions available throughout the state of Florida.
Hear from Our Employees
Why we do the work we do.
“It is knowing that we are able to bring the security of a home to those we serve that keeps me going even when I’m exhausted. It is why I love my job, no matter how hard it gets.”
Teresa
SVdP CARES Housing Specialist“Helping out the veterans who are homeless. Delivering their beds. They are very happy when we deliver and put up the beds for them. It means they have a safe place to sleep, a roof over their head, and Matt and I love doing it.”
Kevin
Community Thrift Store Truck Driver“We’re in the business of caring for people…it’s in our name, ‘CARES.’ People in shelters can be the forgotten population… but here, they’re not forgotten anymore. I can look at everyone out there and know their story because I get to know them, even if I’m not physically working with them.”
Leota
Operations ManagerService Areas
SVdP CARES serves 22 counties across 22,150+ square miles of Florida. Everyone is welcome through our doors, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, age, national origin, citizen, mental disability, genetic information, veteran or military status sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Contact Us
Let’s work together to eradicate poverty and homelessness one precious household at a time.
Administrative Office
384 15th Street N
St Petersburg, FL 33705
Email: info@svdp.care
Phone: (727) 823-2516