Connecting for Good
We are devoted to feeding, clothing, housing, and healing individuals and families in the Western NC Swannanoa Valley. We do so much more than just financial assistance. We give hope and assurance that others care, when things seem very dark. By helping with love and respect, we show people that they matter and they are children of God.
SVdP supports our neighbors with things like:
Rent
Utility bills
Car repair/gas
Grocery Gift cards
Bus tickets
Medical Bills
Child Care
Donate
Join us in supporting neighbors who need a helping hand. For the first 5 months in 2026 we served 334 people, including 121 children. Most families simply need short-term support getting through a difficult time. We serve everyone in need regardless of age, ethnicity, gender or beliefs.
We are a 501c3 non-profit charity. Your tax-deductible donation check can be made payable to SVdP and mailed to:
SVdP
PO Box 4
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Donations may also be made online through parish St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church's website. Click on the button below and scroll down to our St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Your gift of:
• $1,000 can help pay a neighbor's rent
• $400 can help pay for a car repair
• $150 can help pay a utility bill
• $80 helps with groceries
• $50 helps with gas for a car
• Prayer makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve
Need Help
Neighbors in east Asheville, Swannanoa, and Black Mountain
Meet Janice
Janice is a single mother of four who works as a Certified Nursing Assistant. When her husband left and financial support had not yet arrived, an unexpected emergency surgery forced her to miss several weeks of work. Facing recovery while worrying about how to provide for her children, Janice found herself navigating one of the most difficult seasons of her life. Although she was able to return to work part-time, a 10-pound lifting restriction made it challenging to regain the income her family depends on. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Janice did not have to face these challenges alone. SVdP helped ease her financial burden by assisting with a car payment, providing a grocery gift card, and sharing a Community Resource Guide to connect her with additional support. Her children also received help through school supplies and an Angel Tree program.
Because of compassionate donors like you, families like Janice’s can find hope, relief, and support when they need it most. Your generosity makes a meaningful difference, helping families navigate unexpected hardships and take steps toward a more stable future.
Meet Jim
Jim suffered a stroke while driving his long-haul truck on I-40, more than 1,500 miles from his home in Texas. After being released from the hospital, he faced the loss of his job, limited funds, and a long road to recovery. SVdP and local community partners stepped in, providing food, lodging, transportation, and other essentials. When Jim suffered a second, more severe stroke, SVdP volunteers helped him once again, ensuring he had a place to stay, groceries, and a phone to stay connected.
Because Jim could not fly or travel long distances by car, volunteers coordinated a complicated journey by train, with SVdP teams in North Carolina and New Orleans helping him along the way. Today, Jim is living with his sister in San Antonio and receiving physical therapy.
Thanks to our generous donors and dedicated volunteers, Jim made it home safely. Your support ensures that people facing unexpected crises are not left to navigate them alone.
Volunteer: Become a Vincentian
The vocation of the Society’s members, who are called “Vincentians”, is to follow Christ through service to those in need and so bear witness to His compassionate and liberating love. We do this through personal encounters with those we serve. We serve in love and hope.
Reach out to us by calling 828-582-7932
Meet Tammy
More than two years after the hurricane, many of our neighbors are still struggling to recover. Tammy, a single mom raising two teenagers while working full-time, is one of them. The hurricane destroyed her car, which had been paid off. Although Tammy was able to replace it, she now faces $555 a month in car and insurance payments. This unexpected financial burden made it difficult to keep up with her other bills, leaving her $2,800 behind on rent and facing the threat of eviction. Thanks to your generous donations, SVdP and other local agencies were able to help Tammy catch up on her rent and remain in her home with her children.
Your generosity is making a difference, helping our neighbors find stability and hope as they continue to rebuild their lives.
