SVdP North Idaho Thrift Stores Provide over $24,000 in Emergency Vouchers to Families in Need

This striking mural is located on the side of the St. Vincent de Paul thrift store in Coeur d’Alene, in North Idaho. (Courtesy photo)

SVdP North Staff

For the ICR

COEUR D’ALENE – In a tangible expression of faith and community service, St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho’s thrift store operations have provided more than $24,000 in emergency assistance vouchers over the past year to help over 1,000 families and individuals in crisis across our region.

The voucher program allows those in need to receive essential items such as clothing, household goods, and furniture at no cost. These emergency resources are made possible through the generosity of community donors, parish partners and thrift store shoppers whose purchases directly support local outreach efforts.

“Every item donated, every purchase made, becomes part of a greater mission,” said SVdP Chief Executive Officer Scott Ferguson. “Through these vouchers, we’re able to meet urgent needs quickly providing dignity, warmth and stability for families when it’s needed most.”

A St. Vincent de Paul thrift store volunteer assists a shopper. (Courtesy photo)

St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho partners closely with Catholic parishes, local nonprofits and social service agencies to identify households facing hardship. Vouchers are often used to assist families experiencing sudden displacement, domestic violence survivors setting up new households and individuals recovering from fire or flood losses.

The program reflects the organization’s Catholic mission to serve “the least of these” (Matthew 25:40) and embodies St. Vincent de Paul’s legacy of compassion and practical assistance.

Those wishing to support this work can contribute gently used items to any St. Vincent de Paul thrift store location in North Idaho or make a financial gift online at stvincentdepaulnorthidaho.org/.

About St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho: St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho is a faith-based nonprofit organization committed to ending homelessness, preventing hunger, and providing hope to individuals and families in need. Through housing programs, social services, and thrift store operations, SVDP serves thousands of residents each year in Kootenai County and beyond.