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Dear Friends:

We are pleased to present the Annual Report of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Atlanta for the Fiscal Year 2007/2008. This report covers the period between October 1, 2007 and September 30, 2008. As you will see in the report, the volunteers and staff of the Society provided financial, material, educational, and spiritual support to many thousands of our neighbors in North and Middle Georgia; offering them hope as well as help in these difficult times.

The work of the Society could not — and would not — occur without the tremendous support we receive from our volunteers and our financial supporters. The Vincentians who work in our local Conferences across Georgia visit people in their homes to assess need and provide help; man the food pantries; work in the thrift stores; and perform the multitude of other good works are the core of our Society. Those Vincentians toil tirelessly to make someone else’s life a little better, a little easier, and a little more hopeful.

Those who support us financially can be confident that their financial contributions are well tended. As detailed in the audited financial results presented herein, more than 90% of the funds received go directly back into programs. This is a benchmark for which we are proud and committed to maintain. We thank our benefactors and supporters for giving us the ability to help as many as we do.

The last year has been a difficult one for many and the next year likely will continue to be challenging. With your help, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Atlanta will continue to provide the financial, material, educational, and spiritual support that is our mission through those difficult times.

In Hope,

Richard P. Kessler
President and Chairman of the Board
and
John A. Berry
Executive Director and CEO

 

 

 

 

President and Chairman of the Board