St. Vincent de Paul CARES

What St. Vincent de Paul CARES does

St. Vincent de Paul CARES is a Florida-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers homelessness prevention and intervention services across 22 counties in Florida and Puerto Rico. Founded in 1961 and headquartered at 384 15th Street N in St. Petersburg, the organization operates a Housing First service portfolio anchored by the Rapid Rehousing Program (placement within 30 days), Permanent Supportive Housing for individuals and veterans with complex needs, Food Programs that serve meals 365 days a year, the SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, Vincentian Legal Services for veterans, and the Delivering Dreams household-stabilization program. The Charlotte CARE Center, created via a July 2024 merger with the Charlotte County Homeless Coalition, extends operations into Southwest Florida. Two social enterprises, the Community Thrift Store in St. Petersburg and Fabulous Finds Re-Sale Shop in Charlotte County, recycle donated goods into funding for housing programs.

The organization is governed by a published 2026-2029 Strategic Plan and is led by CEO Michael J. Raposa. Funding of more than $68 million annually flows from four streams: federal, state, and local government contracts (VA SSVF, SSG Fox SPGP, Rapid Rehousing grants), individual donations (including the Good Samaritan monthly giving program), foundation grants (Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Foxwynd Foundation, Charlotte Community Foundation, among others), and thrift-store retail revenue. A long-standing VA contract since 2015 reserves 20-22 beds for homeless veterans in emergency shelter.

Service delivery is conducted through physical CARE Centers, Food Centers, thrift stores, and shelter facilities staffed by case managers and street outreach teams, supplemented by partnerships with hospitals, law enforcement, the Pinellas County Mobile Medical Unit, corporate volunteer programs (Raymond James, Truist, Target), and educational institutions (Eckerd College, Stetson, USF, EKU). Programs are provided at no cost to clients. Compliance and accreditation posture includes HIPAA-aligned information safeguards, USDA nondiscrimination compliance, and Council on Accreditation (COA) accreditation. The organization is pursuing the 73-unit Vincentian Village affordable housing development in St. Petersburg as a permanent expansion of its supportive housing capacity.

Name

St. Vincent de Paul CARES

Legal name

St. Vincent de Paul CARES

Website

https://www.svdpsp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Vincent de Paul CARES is a Florida-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers Housing First homelessness prevention and intervention services, including Rapid Rehousing, Permanent Supportive Housing, veteran programs, and food services, across 22 counties in Florida and Puerto Rico, managing more than $68 million in annual funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Homeless services
• Rapid rehousing
• Supportive housing
• Veteran housing assistance
• Food insecurity programs

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Petersburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Grants: Federal, state, and local government funding for homeless services, Rapid Rehousing, SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families), and other housing programs. Responsible management of more than $68 million in annual funding.
2. Private Donations: Individual monetary donations through online portal, mail, and events. Monthly giving program (Good Samaritan). Donors support housing programs, food services, and operational costs.
3. Foundation Grants: Grants from foundations including Community Foundation of Sarasota County ($10,000), Foxwynd Foundation ($30,000), Charlotte Community Foundation ($16,579), and other charitable organizations.
4. Social Enterprise - Thrift Store: Community Thrift Store and Fabulous Finds Re-Sale Shop generate revenue that supports housing programs and clients. Donated items are sold at affordable prices with proceeds reinvested in services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St. Vincent de Paul CARES is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers homelessness prevention and intervention services across 22 counties in Florida and Puerto Rico. Under a Housing First principle, the organization provides Rapid Rehousing (placement within 30 days), Permanent Supportive Housing, food programs operating 365 days a year, veteran-specific housing and suicide prevention services, pro bono legal aid, and case management. Funding comes from government contracts, foundation grants, individual donations, and social enterprise thrift stores.

Product overview

St. Vincent de Paul CARES is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of homelessness prevention and intervention programs across 22 counties in Florida and Puerto Rico. The organization's core offerings include Permanent Supportive Housing Programs providing affordable housing with voluntary support services for individuals and veterans, and the Rapid Rehousing Program which aims to house homeless individuals within 30 days. Additional services include Food Programs operating 365 days a year, Homeless Services with case management, Community Thrift Store and Fabulous Finds Re-Sale Shop (social enterprises that fund housing programs), Legal Services for veterans, the SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program for veteran mental health, the Charlotte CARE Center (merged organization providing emergency shelter), and the Delivering Dreams Program providing household items for newly housed families. The organization operates under a 'Housing First' principle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Delivering Dreams: Program that provides essential household items and stabilization resources such as beds, furniture, kitchen supplies, transportation assistance, and job-related support to help families transition from homelessness
• SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program
• Community Thrift Store
• Fabulous Finds Re-Sale Shop

Products and services

• Permanent Supportive Housing Programs Affordable housing assistance combined with voluntary support services for individuals and veterans facing mental health, substance abuse, or chronic health challenges.
• Rapid Rehousing Program Program that rapidly houses individuals and families experiencing homelessness within 30 days, providing rental assistance, food, clothing, and counseling.
• Food Programs Provides meals 365 days a year, including holidays, to all those in need of nourishing food. Includes the Food Center in Pinellas and Hunger Prevention Program in Charlotte.
• Homeless Services Comprehensive homeless services available to those needing a hand-up from homelessness, including emergency shelter and case management.
• Community Thrift Store A social enterprise thrift store whose profits support housing programs and clients, located at 180 34th Street N, St. Petersburg, FL.
• Legal Services Pro bono legal services for veterans that honor and protect those who have selflessly served the nation.
• SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program A community-based suicide prevention initiative for veterans, active duty military, and their families providing mental health screenings, education, case management, and outreach services.
• Charlotte CARE Center Formerly the Charlotte County Homeless Coalition, merged with SVdP CARES in 2024. Provides emergency shelter, food, and support services to veterans, individuals, and families in Southwest Florida.
• Delivering Dreams Program Program that helps individuals and families transitioning from homelessness by providing essential household items, furniture, kitchen supplies, transportation assistance, and job-related support.
• Fabulous Finds Re-Sale Shop A resale shop in Charlotte County whose profits support housing programs and clients.
• Veteran Homeless Programs Comprehensive programs targeting veteran homelessness including SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families), housing assistance, and supportive services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rapid Rehousing within 30 days - SVdP CARES can place families into affordable, permanent housing within 30 days
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Veterans Administration (VA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVA contract holder since 2015 for emergency shelter services for homeless Veterans, with 20-22 beds reserved. Provides healthcare services linkage and SSVF program support.
• Vincentian Legal ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPro bono legal services for Veterans through Vincentian Legal Services, honoring and protecting those who have served. Legal services include assistance with benefits, discharge upgrades, and other veteran-specific legal needs.
• Eckerd CollegeminorOthersRegular volunteer engagement at Food Center, with students and staff volunteering to serve meals to homeless clients.
• Stetson CollegeminorOthersOngoing partnership with Stetson College for volunteering at Food Center, with staff and students regularly volunteering.
• University of South Florida (USF)minorOthersStudents from USF Tampa volunteer at SVdP Food Center as part of service learning.
• Eastern Kentucky University (EKU)minorOthersSpring break volunteers from Christian Student Fellowship organization worked in Food Center and Thrift Store.
• Raymond James InvestorsminorOthersCorporate volunteers from Raymond James Investors served meals to nearly 16,000 clients annually at Food Center.
• Truist Financial (formerly BB&T)minorOthersBB&T (now Truist) Lighthouse Project completed comfort project refurbishing CARE Center including painting, building shelving, and providing TVs and microwaves.
• Target StoresminorOthersCorporate partnership with Target Stores donating Christmas decorations and supporting operations.
• Save-A-LotminorOthersLocal Save-A-Lot grocery store donated $100 gift card and supports Food Center with food donations.
• Pinellas County Mobile Medical UnitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile medical office providing services to homeless clients with medical director, examiner, nurses, and case managers.
• Charlotte County Homeless Coalition (merged)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMerged with SVdP CARES in 2024, now operating as Charlotte CARE Center. Provided emergency shelter, food, and support services to Veterans, individuals, and families throughout Southwest Florida.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Regional players

• Feeding Tampa Bay: Regional food bank with overlapping meal-distribution model and corporate-volunteer partnerships relevant to SVdP CARES' Food Center operations.
• Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida: Lead agency for the Central Florida Continuum of Care coordinating homeless services, rapid rehousing, and veteran programs in a neighboring Florida region.
• Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative: Continuum-of-Care lead agency for Hillsborough County coordinating rapid rehousing, SSVF, and supportive housing in adjacent Florida territory served by SVdP CARES.

Emerging players

• Habitat for Humanity International: Nonprofit affordable-housing developer adjacent to SVdP CARES' permanent-supportive-housing strategy (e.g., Vincentian Village) and a source of construction-sector partnerships.

Direct peers

• Family Promise: National nonprofit focused on preventing and ending family homelessness through shelter, rapid rehousing, and stabilization services — directly comparable to SVdP CARES' family-oriented Rapid Rehousing work.
• National Coalition for the Homeless: National advocacy and direct-service organization addressing homelessness through housing-first programs, veterans initiatives, and public policy — comparable mission scope.
• Catholic Charities USA: National federation of faith-based, nonprofit social service agencies providing housing, homeless, food, and veteran programs. Directly comparable to SVdP CARES in mission, faith-affiliated operating model, and service portfolio.
• Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg: Diocesan Catholic Charities agency serving the same Pinellas-area geography as SVdP CARES with parallel housing, food, and case-management services for at-risk populations.
• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit operating supportive housing, rapid rehousing, veteran programs (SSVF), and food services. Operates a similar Housing First service model across multiple U.S. states.

Broad incumbents

• Salvation Army (USA): Large faith-based nonprofit operating emergency shelters, transitional and permanent supportive housing, food programs, and veteran services across the U.S. Significant overlap with SVdP CARES' programmatic range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/SVdP_SP
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC8O5h2pMUFZAXdgvUBtckxg
• Facebookfacebook.com/svdpsp
• Instagraminstagram.com/svdpcares/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-vincent-de-paul-sp-cares

Compliance3 records

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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