2021

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.

On Friday, October 22, Marillac St. Vincent Family Services hosted its 14th Annual Beacon of Hope Luncheon. This year’s event brought the Marillac St. Vincent family back together along with virtual viewers to celebrate the hard work over the last year.

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.

Marillac St. Vincent Family Services is pleased to welcome Angela Mason as its new Chief Human Resources Officer. In this role, she will develop and execute HR strategies in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization including organizational effectiveness, people strategies, workforce cultural efficacy and more.

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

MSV volunteers make a very real difference across all of our programs and we have the numbers to prove it. See how our volunteers contributed in FY21!

On Sunday, August 1, the BandWith drumline and dancers will be the opening act on the Bud Light Selzer Stage at Lollapalooza.

Marillac St. Vincent Family Services has partnered with DePaul University's Early Childhood Education degree program in establishing a toddler demonstration classroom at St. Vincent de Paul Center.

This month, the Community Outreach Services team at St. Vincent opened the doors of the new Wellness Closet, an initiative created to serve the everyday needs of clients.

After School Matter's Marillac St. Vincent Fine Arts Summer Apprenticeship is hiring high school students for a six week fine arts program in East Garfield Park and applications are now open.

In honor of Father's Day, we sat down with two Marillac St. Vincent dads whose kids are enrolled in MSV's school age programs. Read on to find out what being a father really means to MSV dads!

This June, Marillac St. Vincent celebrates Pride Month.

Outreach Assistant, Letty Morales, is an advocate for equality who works hard to provide the best service for all of her clients. Read more about Letty and the essential role she plays on the Community Outreach Services team in this month's Staff Spotlight!

This May, Marillac St. Vincent's Family Support Department hosted our first ever Children's Free Book Fair at the St. Vincent de Paul Center. The event was a major success because of the amazing MSV volunteers and donations from St. Ignatius student service project and St. Clement Parish's Annual Week of Service.

With June just around the corner, MSV is looking forward to a great summer jam packed with activities, events, and special summer programming. Take a sneak peek at what our programs will be up to during summer 2021 from summer camp to volunteer opportunities and more.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in celebration, the experts at Marillac St. Vincent have put together a list of quick and easy tips and tricks to maintain your mental health. Mental health, like physical health, is something that has to be worked on consistently and here are a few ideas to get you started.

Our birth-to-three teachers follow children through each year of their development, moving up from classroom to classroom with them as they grow. Learn why continuity for early learners is so important in child development.

For over 25 years, Marillac St. Vincent’s Senior Services has been hosting Take Charge, a program that creates a safe and nurturing environment for mobile, active seniors on the West Side to meet each month. These meetings offer socialization, a shared meal, and educational experiences through guest speakers and day trips. Read on to find out how Take Charge has shifted to fit the needs of seniors during a global pandemic.

Looking for inspiration? The staff at Marillac St. Vincent have put a list of their favorite inspiring books in honor of World Book Day!

Keontai is the mother of two beautiful girls, Winter, 8, and Autumn, 2. She has two priorities in life: her children and her work.  Read more about how Keontai has used Marillac St. Vincent's resources to ensure that her children are thriving.

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.

MSV COO joins a cohort of grassroots leaders in Chicago's South and West sides.

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility, and Marillac St. Vincent Family Services Celebrates the trans and gender diverse members of our community, like Eva Skye.

Riverside Natural Foods, the maker of MadeGood®, the leading allergy-friendly and nutrient-rich granola snack creator, has once again invested in Marillac St. Vincent programs.

Spring has sprung in Chicago and to celebrate, our experts at MSV have compiled a list of safe, family-friendly spring break activities and events.

Learn more about Holly Yakoumakis, MSV's Digital Learning Coordinator who stepped up during the pandemic to become the unofficial food pantry assistant. A wonderful asset to the team, Holly stands for empowerment and never shies away from a challenge.

Marillac St. Vincent's Eating for Life pilot program is celebrating one year of successful programming. Through the pandemic, the program has educated dozens of community members about healthy eating and cooking.

Women's History Month is here and to celebrate, we have compiled a list of virtual and in-person events around Chicago to help you get involved.

Venita Withers is one of Marillac St. Vincent's amazing teachers working with toddlers ages birth to three. Every day, without fail, she comes into her classroom and greets her kids with a smile, and this month we are highlighting Venita for her wonderful work!

All centers at MSV will be closed on Monday, February 1, 2021 due to unsafe travel conditions.

The kids at Marillac St. Vincent's Hope Junior program have been busy this Black History Month recording music and poetry in our studio with our friends from BandWith Chicago!

“Friendly Town” project began in 1960's and bused youth from Marillac Social Center to host families in rural upper-Midwest towns.

All centers at MSV will be closed on Monday, February 1, 2021 due to unsafe travel conditions.

February is Black History Month and in preparation, we have collected a list of virtual and in person events that focus on celebrating Black lives and history.

Marillac Social Center Teacher, Maryela, reflects on the digital learning experiences she and the children she teaches have faced this year. #DigitalLearningDay takes place in February every year; MSV supports digital learning and access to technology for all.

Chicago native, Tyran Lovett has dedicated his life to serving his community. As one of the newest members on the Community Outreach Team, he provides support to Chicago families and is passionate about early childhood education. His story and drive make him a wonderful asset to the Community Outreach Team!

The Marillac St. Vincent Family Services has appointed Michael Chitwood as their new Chief Executive Officer and they extend a warm welcome to him.

Tramaine Martin – Director of Outreach for MSV- discusses the increase in Food Pantry participants over the last year. Listen to how you can help address this critical need.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- They're hoping the change the narrative on young Black life by showing students of color in a positive light. It's all a part of this year's career fair, sponsored by Marillac St. Vincent Family Services.

CHICAGO — A career day event for young people was held on the West Side Saturday with a simple message: “You can be anything you want to be.”

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.