We Provide Hope & Second Chances.
Many of us have a friend or family member who has needed a hand or a second chance in life. We welcome everyone with compassion and without judgment. You may know us for our thrift store, but our mission is much broader!
In these uncertain times, will continue to uphold our mission to help those in need regardless of race, religion or orientation.
Each day, our team of experienced caseworkers assists 80+ individuals in our Community Resource Center with a wide range of needs to help promote long-term stability.
Many people know us for our thrift store, but our mission is much broader.
In 2024, we provided more than $1,000,000 in direct financial assistance to 33,000 people in our community.
St. Vincent de Paul was ranked #59 by Forbes in their 2024 list of top 100 charities in the United States
COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER /MISSION OUTREACH: Our programs and case managers work to provide a continuum of care for our housed and unhoused neighbors in need facing crisis and instability.
HISPANIC & IMMIGRANT FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES: We help local Hispanic and immigrant families by providing financial assistance, access to emergency motel shelter, education (including ESL), case management in Spanish and legal advocacy.
THRIFT STORE: We provide affordable clothing, household goods and unique treasures.
SECOND-CHANCE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: We provide on-the-job training and hire many people who are looking to re-enter the workforce and make a fresh start following personal crises.
Leadership Team
Dionne Jacobson
Outreach Director
Community Resource Center
Jake Nau
Outreach Manager
Community Resource Center
Melissa Hazel Harmony Holak
Retail Co-Leads
Aimee Daughery
Production Lead
Joey Ashton Chris Forberg
Processing Lead Project Manager
Board of Directors
Mary Beth Rasmussen “Chicken”
Board President
James McManus
Treasurer
Jim Henderson
Governance Chair
Chelsea Lindquist
Co-Vice President
Monica Rodrigues
Spiritual Advisor
Tom Gonzalez
Co-Vice President
Pete Lancaster
Disaster Services
Dennis Lewis
Secretary
Jason Moulding
Board Member
Peter Kram
Board Member
Arlene Hogan
Board Member
District Council Conference Presidents:
Sharon DeForrest (Our Lady Queen of Heaven, Spanaway)
Ivan Rotter (Sacred Heart, East Tacoma)
Beth Buhl (Holy Disciples, Puyallup)
Michael Choi (St. Paul Chong Hasang, Fife)
Mary Davila (St. Frances Cabrini, Lakewood)
Tom Long (St. Patrick, North Tacoma)
Diana Weston (Sts. Cosmas and Damian, Orting)
Dave Rust (St. Martin of Tours, Fife)
Karen Manning (St. Nicholas, Gig Harbor)
Joe Shaughnessy (St. Andrew, Sumner)
Gilda Felizardo (St. John Bosco, Lakewood)
JoAnne Hawkins (St. Charles, South Tacoma)
Corporate & Foundation Partners
Each year, local companies and foundations provide generous support for St. Vinnie’s programs and events. They make it possible for us to raise funds that go directly to support people in need in our community.
Whisper Foundation, A Legacy of Gary E. Milgard Family Foundation
Pierce County CARES grant
Pierce County BLOCK grant
Pierce County CONNECTED grant
Gotfried & Mary Fuchs Family Foundation
Florence B. Kilworth Foundation
Rotary 8 of Tacoma Foundation
MultiCare Community Foundation
Woodworth Family Foundation
Baby2Baby
The Bamford Foundation
TPU
Financial Insights
Kroger End Hunger Foundation
Heritage Bank
Propel
Puyallup Tribe
Muckleshoot Tribe
William Kilworth Foundation
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation
We are deeply grateful for our amazing community partners and corporate sponsors. For information on becoming a partner or sponsor, please contact us at info@svdptacoma.org.
