of Care for Children
and Families
Who We Are
St. Vincent's Services (SVS) is one of the oldest childcare agencies in New York City.
Founded in 1869 as a refuge for homeless Brooklyn newsboys, our services have grown in response to the changing needs of society's most vulnerable citizens.
Today, as one of the city's largest and most respected family care agencies, SVS offers a broad array of programs including:
The SVS Motto
Believe, Belong, Become, Benefact
Click here to learn more about The SVS Motto and The Bee Skep »
Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity
Our organization has made a commitment to the BBB's 20 Standards of Charity Accountability and is a BBB Accredited Charity. The Standards of Charity Accountability evaluate charities' financial accountability, governance and oversight, effectiveness measures, and fundraising and informational materials.
What's New at SVS?
Making new friends, facing new challenges, finding out new skills you didn't even know
you had — that's the joy and value of SVS Summer Camp.
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Introducing The Ethics Awareness Project
Do you remember who taught you right from wrong? For most people, it was their parents. But for some kids, we are their only family. That's why we created the new Ethics Awareness Project to teach SVS children the Golden Rule.
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Learn how your gift today can help generate $20,000 tomorrow through a new Challenge Grant in support of Ethics Awareness.
SVS Salutes Our 2009 Annual Dinner Supporters
The 2009 Annual Dinner was a sparkling success!
Click Here to see pictures from the gala, learn more about our generous sponsors and read the triumphant life story of our Youth of The Year.
We hope you will "Save the Date" for this year's Dinner, which will take place on Monday, November 22, 2010, at the Waldorf=Astoria
Donors of Note
In this time of great economic transition, SVS acknowledges Steve Kelban and the Andrus Family Fund for their transformative support.
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We Give a Kid a Childhood...
and a Future
Here at SVS, we do everything we can to restore childhood for kids who have been neglected and abused, and provide safety, love, and education to help them develop into young adults with a bright future. We do this with the love and support of generous friends like you. Click here to donate.
SVS Speaks
Click here to listen to SVS radio spots.Success Story
"There was a time when I could barely imagine myself living the life I have now. SVS swooped me up from the 'hood like a spaceship on a rescue mission, and gave me a path to the moon. And I know that even if I miss the moon, my flight will still leave me among the stars."
— John, SVS American Dream Graduate
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