Dear friends,

Several weeks ago, I came across a quote that I continue to think about, “What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.”*

What we do throughout our lives – our works – matters.

As we enter into the Thanksgiving season, I give thanks for you. Thank you for your generosity, your care, your thoughtfulness, and your faithfulness. What a comfort to know that what you’ve done and continue to do for our neighbors in need “remains and is immortal.” What you do matters – a lot.

We live in a time where a growing number of families are struggling everyday to make ends meet. They must make hard choices between paying their rent or a car repair, utilities or food, gas or prescriptions.

This Thanksgiving season, 108 more hungry families visited the pantry in September compared with last year. A monthly total of nearly 3,038 families. Thanks to you, no one has been turned away.

Because of your support through food, neighbors can afford to pay their rent and utilities. Because of your support through medicine, neighbors can pay for needed car repairs. How? Your support of St. Vincent de Paul — Madison feeds people, provides medication, and provides low-interest loans preventing families from falling into homelessness.

With you, families have dignity to go about their day, peace of mind, and hope for a brighter tomorrow. What you do matters.

During this season of thanksgiving, will you provide help to our neighbors in need?

Blessings to you and yours,

In gratitude for you,

Julie Bennett
CEO & Executive Director

*Albert Pine, writer