STVCC: Refugee Services (Full Video)
St. Vincent Catholic Charities’ Refugee Services settles approximately 600-700 refugees a year. In total they have settled about 15,000 refugees in the Greater Lansing Area. With the incredible generosity and cooperation…
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19 Community Events Raised Over $45,000 for St. Vincent Catholic Charities!
The feeling of being part of something bigger than yourself is one of the best feelings in the world. Every year, there are a multitude of events within the Greater…
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U.S. Supreme Court Issues Order on Refugee Executive Order
On June 26th, the U.S. Supreme Court partially lifted the preliminary injunctions that were halting full implementation of the Administration’s Refugee Executive Order 13780. The Supreme Court decision narrows access…
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2016 Catholic Parishes Charities Appeal
Pope Francis declared 2016 as the Jubilee Year of Mercy. One of his messages was… “Let the Church always be a place of mercy and hope, where everyone is welcomed,…
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It All Started With A Wedding
Deacon Jim and Karen Kasprzak’s first involvement with St. Vincent Catholic Charities (STVCC) all started with a wedding. They have been part of the Marriage Ministry at St. Thomas Aquinas…
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Community Gathering is Building Hope
One of the highlights from 2016 was the completion of the Children’s Home Pavilion last April. Providing a valuable gathering area for children and staff, the addition of the pavilion…
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It Feels Good to Give
Brig and Fran Sorber are St. Vincent Catholic Charities (STVCC) Guardian Society members, but their relationship with the agency encompasses much more than simply sharing their treasure. Each graciously give their…
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Everybody Needs Hope
The faith community is a critical partner in St. Vincent Catholic Charities’ vision of a healthier community and providing hope. One church that provides hope to many vulnerable children through…
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A Miracle in the Making
Miracle Bridgeman’s motivation wears red high top sneakers and dozens of bright barrettes in her hair. Her tiny one-year-old daughter, Jordan, is all the motivation Miracle needs to complete the…
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Lansing Refugee Story: “This is Home”
“This is home,” Lansing refugee Nael Al Saedi said, sitting on his couch one rainy Saturday afternoon. His family walked in and out of their living room, taking turns telling…
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