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Letter from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Redwood Region:

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s Redwood Council, we are reaching out to the Humboldt County community with an urgent message. For 44 years, our Dining Facility has proudly served as safe haven to the displaced and low-income residents of northern Humboldt County, providing hot meals, clothing, hygiene kits, and access to essential services like healthcare, showers, and navigating shelter.

However, due to a severe financial shortfall during the past couple years, we are facing the heartbreaking possibility of reducing our service days from five to just three per week. This reduction would dramatically impact the individuals and families who rely on us for their daily nourishment and basic needs. Many of our guests face ongoing challenges, including behavioral health issues, prolonged exposure to dysfunction, or the overwhelming struggles of life on the streets. Our facility offers not just a meal, but a place of community, respite, and care.

The need for our services is greater than ever, and we cannot continue without the support of our community. We urgently call for donations, volunteer assistance, and spreading awareness to help us maintain our vital work. We have served over 3.5 million meals since 1981, but to continue our mission, we need your help.

We invite all community members to visit our Dining Room, located at 35 W. Third Street, Eureka, to see our work in action and experience the radical hospitality provided within our walls. We welcome everyone, which is rare in the modern world. Join us in our mission to create a safe place for the most vulnerable in our community. There is room for you at our table.

Please visit our website at svdp-redwoods.org to learn how you can make a difference, or email Bob Santilli directly at raps56@hotmail.com to see how you or your organization can contribute. Your support will ensure that we can continue to provide these essential services to those who need them most.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

The Board of Directors
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Redwood Region

Bob Santilli
Russell Shaddix
Georgeanne Fulstone-Pucillo
Stephanie Holmes
Juan Velazquez
Hannah Ozanian

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