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Mike Sturch, better known around Marillac St. Vincent as “Santa Mike,” began working with the St. Vincent DePaul Center by distributing toys to children in 1970. Now, 51 years later, the arrival of Santa Mike is a highly anticipated event for both children and staff.

The MHS Alumnae Association adopted all 86 children in the Marillac Social Center School-Age Program for Christmas this year. Through the generous support of the alumnae, the association was able to donate gifts and toys for all the kids based on their wish lists.

I can’t say thank you enough to the incredible Marillac St. Vincent team. I’m truly humbled by and beyond appreciative of your relentless commitment to your work and genuine caring for each other and the children, families and seniors that we serve.

The Christmas Store is a 60+ year tradition mainly serving the communities supported by our Marillac Social Center in East Garfield Park. We have been so fortunate and are extremely grateful for the donations and thousands of toys received over the years for the children in our programs.

Giving Tuesday was a major success this year for Marillac St. Vincent Family Services. We raised more than $15,000 in support of the Wellness Closets at our Lincoln Park and East Garfield Park locations.

MSV CEO Peter Beale-DelVecchio spoke with Fox News Chicago on the impact of the BBB Framework. See the interview along with the main highlights of the bill as it relates to the MSV Community and Children and Families of Illinois.

Our Associate Board is back in full swing this year. They have been busy raising funds for the organization particularly over the last several weeks. Read about our recent Virtual Wine Tasting and our Ugly Christmas Sweater Guest Bartending.

In 2021, many people in our community benefited from the record performance of their investments like stocks and bonds. However, the appreciated value of stocks can be a burden if you choose to sell, since you will incur taxes. At this time of year, we ask you to consider donating appreciated stock to support the children, families and seniors in our care.

We were excited to provide the 2021 Outstanding Community Partner Award to DePaul University at this year’s 14th Annual Beacon of Hope Luncheon. For over two decades, DePaul University and Marillac St. Vincent Family Services have used our collective Vincentian spirit of service to make a difference for Chicago’s neediest.

In honor of Ken O’Keefe’s recent award for Crain’s 2021 Notable Nonprofit Board Leaders, we sat down for a virtual Q&A session to learn more about his 20+ years with Marillac St. Vincent.

This July, the St. Vincent de Paul Center hosted a carnival for all school-age children.

Marillac St. Vincent provides the highest quality care for all clients and we strive to follow models of care and service recommended by experts and backed by research. Read on to find out about MSV's Continuity of Care model employed in all Birth - Three classrooms.