Distance Does not Deter True Caring
"Sometimes protecting the donor is as important as the donation itself. Many people do things because they have a big heart and know they can make a difference in some small or large way. Recognition isn’t what they desire, but knowing they can trust others like St Vincent de Paul to follow through on their behalf.
We often team up with others to complete our mission to serve. As many know our stores sell, and the Society provides, some truly fantastic mattresses. This is a case where word of mouth presented a great solution.
I received a call from a very kind woman who was trying to help a great partner organization of ours, The Least of My Brethren. They were trying to get bed sets for a growing number of displaced and needy families around Omaha. She lives out of state and was concerned she would not be able to help, but someone suggested she call SVdP. Her call really hit home with us and her desire became ours.
The price we had and the offer to deliver must have been just right because she decided to double the order and provide for more families. We delivered all of the complete mattress sets to The Least of My Brethren’s warehouse for distribution. If it weren’t for this woman’s determination and caring, this would not have come together."
Tony Valencia, General Manager Thrift Stores