On Tuesday 11 November, St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria’s annual Thanksgiving Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Peter A Comensoli at St Francis’ Church in Melbourne. 

More than 200 people gathered to honour and pray for members, volunteers, employees, donors and bequestors who have passed away over the past year.

Family, friends and colleagues carried 138 candles in the Procession of Light in honour of their loved one.

Make your Christmas shop feel good – for your wallet, the people on your list and the planet.

Christmas should feel good – not rushed, wasteful or expensive. This year, skip the stress and discover unique, pre-loved gifts that feel just as good to give as they do to get.

Keep an eye out for Gift Good tags on second-hand treasures, handpicked by our Vinnies Vollies with care for the season – and for those hard-to-buy-for people on your list.

This Christmas help stop poverty becoming the new normal for people like Sarah.

“I honestly didn’t know how we’d survive,” Sarah says. “From where we were standing, the future was looking very dark.”

The support from Vinnies changed everything. 

“Having Vinnies is almost like having another family. They’ve restored my faith in humanity and given me hope for the future,” said Sarah. 

 

Healthy, Wealthy & Wise  |  Saturday nights, 7pm

Our Vinnies Shops were a featured segment on Channel 7's Healthy, Wealthy & Wise which aired on Saturday 25 October 2025.

Filmed at Vinnies Fitzroy with vet, Dr Will Maginness and our Head of Merchandise & Retail Innovation, Liz Randle, this episode highlighted proper pet care and also our Vinnies Own pet care range.

Want to see our impact in action...watch Channel 7's Healthy, Wealthy & Wise, Saturday nights, 7pm.

Steve Palmer, Ozanam House volunteer

At the heart of all he does, Ozanam House community volunteer, Steve Palmer, has always reflected on what his faith in action needs to look like. In his thirty-six years as a volunteer, he still often asks himself, ‘Am I doing enough? Can I do more?’

Steve was one of the honouree at this year's A Call to Serve.

VincentCare Community Housing opens new 92 new homes in Footscray as part of their social housing project tackling Victoria’s housing crisis.

The Footscray development is officially opened and includes 92 brand-new safe, modern and energy-efficient apartments that will be home to more than 160 Victorians currently experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including families.

Kate is 35 and lives in Ringwood. She doesn’t have family nearby and has limited support. Soon, her flatmate will be moving out—adding financial pressure to an already difficult situation.

Despite these challenges, Kate remains humble and deeply grateful for the help she receives from the Ringwood North Conference. Members who visit her are always moved by her warmth and appreciation.

Kate is determined to improve her circumstances. She’s ready to take positive steps toward a better future, and just needs a little guidance to help her refocus and move forward.

The Vinnies Soup Van service was established on 26 June 1975. This year we celebrate a service that has brought food and friendship to thousands living on the streets and in boarding houses across Victoria.

We thank the 5,000+ volunteers (known affectionately as Vannies) who have been part of the Vinnies Soup Vans' 50 year journey and touched the lives of so many, giving them hope.