Programs
Community Center - OPEN
The Center is a safe and welcoming place to take a break from life on the street and to fulfill basic needs. Friendly and helpful staff and volunteers direct clients to showers, a hot meal, laundry facilities, the Clothing Closet, Wellness and Podiatry Clinics and provide referrals to other services.
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Men's Center and Women & Children's Center
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00am - 3:00pm. Referrals SVdP can help with many issues. Call us at 510-638-7600. |
Donations
To drop off gently worn clothing donations Monday through Friday, please call 510-638-7600 to make an appointment. Dining Room Free hot lunch served Tuesday through Saturday, 10:45am to 12:45pm. |
Overnight Shelter
The St. Vincent de Paul Shelter, in collaboration with the City of Oakland, provides emergency overnight shelter for up to 45 homeless Oakland and Emeryville persons 365 days a year.
The shelter is open 7 days a week from 6pm to 8am. Walk-in spots are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Please call 510-638-7600 for more information. Winter Shelter Privacy Policy.
The shelter is open 7 days a week from 6pm to 8am. Walk-in spots are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Please call 510-638-7600 for more information. Winter Shelter Privacy Policy.
Job Training
SVdP provides job training and professional support to individuals from low-income, re-entry and at-risk populations who face barriers to employment. In the Kitchen of Champions program, students acquire basic training of professional culinary skills and commercial food service during a nine week course. This program offers participants ongoing professional development support, industry certification, case management, and job placement support.
SVdP graduates have been successfully employed by Brown Sugar Kitchen, Everett & Jones, Google Inc., Kitchen On Fire, Ms. Ollie's, Preferred Freezer, Roli Roti, Sears Outlet, and the Waterfront Hotel. For more information and to apply contact us at 510-638-7600.
Food Assistance
Clients can find a hot meal 5 days a week at the free Dining Room, prepared by students of the Kitchen of Champions culinary job training program. Grocery supplies are available at local Conferences. Over $1.2 million of food items were distributed throughout Alameda County last year.
