Monetary Donations
Your monetary donation makes an immediate difference in someone's life by providing food, clothing, job training assistance, and access to healthcare. We make it easy to donate online, with a safe, secure online donation. You can make a one-time or recurring donation.
To send a donation via mail, please send it to:
Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County
2272 San Pablo Ave.
Oakland, CA 94612
2272 San Pablo Ave.
Oakland, CA 94612
Collection Drives
Partner with SVdP to collect items for our community. Last year, over $1.2 million of food items were distributed throughout Alameda County and in our Free Dining Room. Volunteers provide support by conducting food and clothing drives and packing food boxes for clients. If you are interested in hosting a drive in partnership with us, please contact the Volunteer Team at 510-877-9252.
Clothing
We accept clothing at three locations: our Fremont thrift store, our Livermore thrift store, and at our location in West Oakland.
Please contact us at 510-638-7600 to find out which hours we are able to accept donations at our West Oakland location. The hours for the thrift stores can be found here.
Clothing given to the stores is sold to provide revenue to fund our programs. Items donated to our West Oakland location may be placed in our Clothing Closet, where our guests are able to obtain clothing free of charge, or may be delivered to the stores for sale, depending on the nature of the items and the current situation. This is done at our discretion, unless requested otherwise. We strive to keep our Clothing Closet stocked with items which are appropriate for our guests.
Please note that we are only able to accept items which are deemed to be in reusable condition, and this determination is made by the attendant accepting the donations. We are not able to accept items not deemed reusable because they end up in landfill, which costs money which would otherwise be used to support our programs.
Please contact us at 510-638-7600 to find out which hours we are able to accept donations at our West Oakland location. The hours for the thrift stores can be found here.
Clothing given to the stores is sold to provide revenue to fund our programs. Items donated to our West Oakland location may be placed in our Clothing Closet, where our guests are able to obtain clothing free of charge, or may be delivered to the stores for sale, depending on the nature of the items and the current situation. This is done at our discretion, unless requested otherwise. We strive to keep our Clothing Closet stocked with items which are appropriate for our guests.
Please note that we are only able to accept items which are deemed to be in reusable condition, and this determination is made by the attendant accepting the donations. We are not able to accept items not deemed reusable because they end up in landfill, which costs money which would otherwise be used to support our programs.
Household Items
We accept household items at our thrift stores in Livermore and Fremont. When you donate your new and gently used items, we sell them in our stores and use the revenue generated to fund valuable free programs and services for people in our community. Click here to access our tips for preparing donations and to review what can and cannot be accepted.
Vehicle Donations
Generous supporters donated 31 cars in 2020, contributing a total of $24,000! It's easy to donate your car, truck, motorcycle, RV, or boat with CARS, a nationwide 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Remember to provide an Alameda County zip code to ensure St. Vincent de Paul receives your generous donation. For more information, call 800-322-8284 or click the image below.
Planned Giving, Stock, and Other Options
Estate planning and stock donations are made easy with St. Vincent de Paul. Charitable gifts and stock donations provide extraordinary opportunities for the future of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County. Please contact Blase Bova, Executive Director, at 510-435-2625 for more information.
Direct Support |
How |
Remember SVDP in Your Will |
Your Will can direct cash or other assets to support the works of St. Vincent De Paul. |
Securities |
Did you know you could transfer to St. Vincent De Paul Society an appreciated security such as stocks or bonds? You can deduct the full fair market value; no capital gains taxes if used as a charitable donation. Talk to your financial advisor for details. |
Tangible Personal Property |
You can donate property to St. Vincent De Paul Society. Income tax deduction is for full fair market if gift is used to support our tax-exempt purpose. |
Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust (CART) |
A trust is set up to pay your beneficiaries for a designated number of years. At the end of the trust, property is transferred to St. Vincent De Paul Society. Check with your legal counsel and financial advisor. |
Charitable Gift Annuity |
Assets such as cash or securities are donated to St. Vincent De Paul Society in exchange for fixed annuity payments. A variety of terms and options may be available. Check with your financial advisor for details. |
Life Insurance |
Did you know that you could designate St. Vincent De Paul Society as one of the beneficiaries of your life insurance? There may be income tax deductions based on your situation. |
There are a number of other gift options available to those who are interested in supporting the works of St. Vincent De Paul. In concert with your family, legal, tax and financial counsels, please consider what works best for you.
If you have further questions, please contact us directly by calling our Executive Director, Blase Bova, at 510-435-2625.
Legal Name: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County
Address: 2272 San Pablo Ave., Oakland, CA 94612
Phone Number: 510-638-7600
Federal Tax ID#: 94-1156493
Nonprofit Status: 501(c)(3)
If you have further questions, please contact us directly by calling our Executive Director, Blase Bova, at 510-435-2625.
Legal Name: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County
Address: 2272 San Pablo Ave., Oakland, CA 94612
Phone Number: 510-638-7600
Federal Tax ID#: 94-1156493
Nonprofit Status: 501(c)(3)
