OUR LOCATION                                                    

• Our mailing address is 2850 75th St W, Bradenton, FL 34209
• Our office is located in the Ave Maria Prep School, 3100 2850 75th St W — the building on the south edge of our campus. See map here.
• FOR ASSISTANCE: call 941-794-1328 to make an appointment. No walk-in appointments are permitted. Learn more here.

WHAT WE DO                                                   

• Rent/Utility Assistance - On an emergency basis, we may provide one-time rent and/or utility assistance.
• Transportation Assistance - Gas vouchers are given to our clients so they may transport their children to and from school, get themselves to work and/or job interviews, and make it to necessary medical appointments. Bus passes are available for those who have no other means of transportation.
• Food Assistance - Emergency food to qualified clients and their families. This includes non-perishable food items, toiletries and paper goods. 
• Referral Service - If we are unable to provide assistance in a particular situation, we will refer our clients to other agencies with relevant expertise and resources.
  

WAYS TO VOLUNTEER                                                   

• Work the desk in our office
• Know a second language? Be an Interpreter
• Lawyers are needed occasionally
• Electricians, Plumbers and Handymen for small jobs
• Please contact Bill Ford at 941-348-5848 or email wjf202@gmail.com 
  

OUR FOUNDING

• The Society of St. Vincent de Paul was founded by Frederic Ozanam over 150 years ago in Paris, France. Frederic Ozanam was a student at the Sorbonne University where, while discussing the plight of the poor with a group of students, it was decided that, rather than just discussing it, they would take positive actions. Since that time, the Society has grown into an International Organization serving the poor throughout the world. The Beatification of Frederic Ozanam took place in Paris at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in August 1997 at World Youth Day.                           
• The Ss. Peter and Paul Conference began at the invitation of Fr. Moretti when our parish was first founded. The first meeting was held in December 1988. The conference consists of approximately 10 active members and 10 associate members.
  
• Our main source of our operating funds is from the POOR BOXES located on the wall at every church entrance and chapel entrance, and at the memorial candle stands. Other sources are private donations, legacies and estate sales.

CONFERENCE WEBSITE

Learn more at the Ss. Peter & Paul the Apostles Conference website here.