St Vincent De Paul of Lane County

What St Vincent De Paul of Lane County does

St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County (SVdP) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization established in 1953 and incorporated in 1955, headquartered in Eugene, Oregon. It is Lane County's largest nonprofit human services organization, with approximately 650 employees serving 35,000-50,000 individuals and families annually who are experiencing poverty and/or homelessness. The organization delivers a comprehensive portfolio of services: emergency shelter (Dusk to Dawn, 410 Garfield and 310 Garfield Safe Sleep sites, Egan Warming Centers), affordable housing development and property management (1,600+ units developed since 1988, ~1,500 currently managed across Lane, Marion, and Multnomah counties), veteran services (SSVF, GPD, VHP, Vet LIFT, street outreach), youth and family programs (The Youth House, First Place Family Center, First Place Kids), sober living (Phoenix House), and self-sufficiency programs (Second Chance Renters Education, VIDA matched savings, Supported Work Experience). Mission-aligned sub-brands include Lane County Against Trafficking (LCAT) and the Egan Warming Centers.

SVdP operates an integrated social enterprise platform that cross-subsidizes its human services. Revenue-generating operations include 14 retail thrift stores (St. Vinnie's), a used car lot, online eBay storefronts for books/jewelry/clothing, and the DR3 mattress recycling division (the world's first commercially viable mattress recycling operation, processing 300,000+ mattresses annually across Oregon and California). Additional recycling streams cover appliances, electronics (Oregon E-Cycles member), wiping rags (sold by the 50-pound box), and Styrofoam. The Cascade Alliance, founded by SVdP in 2013, now includes 18 nonprofit partner organizations and represents a model-replication layer for the social enterprise approach.

The business model blends earned revenue (retail, recycling, vehicle sales, rental income) with philanthropic donations (92% of every donated dollar goes directly to programs per the organization's claim, earning Charity Navigator "Give With Confidence" and GuideStar Platinum Seal designations) and government grants (VA, HUD, Lane County, Cities of Eugene and Springfield, OHCS). GTM is community-led and direct-to-consumer: donations, thrift store sales, and word-of-mouth feed revenue, while annual events like the Bill Barr Memorial Golf Classic and the Evening to Envision gala fundraise. Recent leadership transitioned in December 2023 when Bethany Cartledge succeeded long-time Executive Director Terry McDonald.

Name

St Vincent De Paul of Lane County

Legal name

St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County, Inc.

Website

https://svdp.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, established in 1953 and headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, operating as Lane County's largest human services organization. It serves 35,000-50,000 individuals and families annually experiencing poverty and homelessness through emergency shelter, affordable housing, veteran and youth services, and self-sufficiency programs, funded by an integrated social enterprise of thrift stores, mattress recycling (DR3), and a used car lot.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Social services
• Homeless services
• Affordable housing
• Thrift retail
• Recycling services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Thrift Store Sales: 14 retail thrift stores selling donated clothing, furniture, appliances, books, electronics, and household items. Revenue directly funds social services and housing programs.
2. Mattress and Appliance Recycling: DR3 mattress recycling operations in Oregon and California can process 300,000+ mattresses annually. Appliance recycling includes refurbishment with 90-day warranty. Revenue from recycled materials and refurbished goods sales.
3. Used Vehicle Sales: Used car lot selling donated vehicles. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, and boats sold at affordable prices. Vehicle donations accepted and converted to revenue.
4. Industrial Wiping Rags: Clothing not sellable gets second life as industrial wiping rags cut from cotton tee shirts and textiles. Sold in 50-lb boxes (White/Cut Terry Cloth at $85, Color Tee at $65).
5. Monetary Donations: 92% of every dollar donated goes directly to programs and those in need. Accepts online donations, in-person donations at stores, and mail donations.
6. Government Grants and Funding: Receives funding from Lane County, City of Eugene, City of Springfield, and federal grants (e.g., VA grants for SSVF, HUD for housing).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County is a nonprofit human services organization that operates an integrated social enterprise to serve people experiencing poverty and homelessness in Lane County, Oregon. The organization combines emergency shelter, affordable housing, veteran services, youth and family programs, and self-sufficiency programs with revenue-generating thrift retail (14 stores), a used car lot, and mattress/appliance/electronics recycling operations. Recycling and retail proceeds are recycled back into social services, allowing 92% of monetary donations to flow directly to programs.

Product overview

St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County is a nonprofit social services organization operating as a multi-faceted social enterprise. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of services organized into distinct operational divisions: (1) Retail Operations including 14 thrift stores, online eBay sales (books, jewelry, clothing), and a used car lot; (2) Recycling & Manufacturing including mattress recycling (DR3 - world leader with 300K+ mattresses/year), appliance recycling, electronics recycling (Oregon E-Cycles), wiping rags, and Styrofoam recycling; (3) Emergency & Homelessness Services including Egan Warming Centers, Eugene Service Station day shelter, Dusk to Dawn tent shelter, and Safe Sleep sites; (4) Shelter Programs including Night Shelter Annex for families, Overnight Parking Program, and Youth House for foster youth; (5) Housing Development and Property Management with 1,500+ affordable rental units across three counties; (6) Veteran Services including SSVF, GPD, VHP, Vet LIFT, and Street Outreach; (7) Self-Sufficiency Programs including Second Chance Renters Education, VIDA matched savings, Supported Work Experience, and Phoenix House sober living; (8) Lane County Against Trafficking (LCAT); and (9) Cascade Alliance national replication program. The organization generates revenue through retail and recycling operations to fund social services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DR3 (Divert, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle): Mattress recycling division of St. Vincent de Paul, recognized as a world leader in mattress recycling with operations in Oregon and California.
• Lane County Against Trafficking (LCAT)
• Egan Warming Centers
• The Hub: It's All Right Here

Products and services

• 14 Retail Thrift Stores (St. Vinnie's) Network of 14 retail thrift stores across Lane County and surrounding areas (Eugene, Springfield, Florence, Junction City, Cottage Grove, Oakridge, Salem, Albany, The Dalles) selling donated clothing, furniture, appliances, books, jewelry, and household items. Most stores open 10AM-7PM daily; revenue directly funds social services.
• Used Car Lot Used car lot at 1175 State Hwy 99N, Eugene, selling affordable donated vehicles including cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, and boats. Also accepts vehicle donations as tax-deductible contributions; hours 9AM-5PM Mon-Sat.
• Mattress Recycling (DR3) DR3 (Divert, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) mattress recycling operation with facilities in Oregon and California, recognized as a world leader. Processes 300,000+ mattresses and box-spring foundations annually, cutting mattresses open and separating into cotton, foam, wood, and steel for recycling. Operates premium pickup service ($50 for first two mattresses in Eugene-Springfield, free drop-off under 10).
• Appliance Recycling Free appliance pickup and drop-off in the Eugene-Springfield area. Working appliances are refurbished and sold with a 90-day warranty; non-working appliances are responsibly recycled with CFCs safely removed.
• Electronics Recycling Member of Oregon E-Cycles program accepting computers, laptops, monitors, TVs, printers, and consumer electronics. All downstream vendors are R2 or e-Stewards certified for proper e-waste handling.
• Recycled Wiping Rags Unsellable donated clothing is converted into industrial wiping rags made from cotton tee shirts and textiles, sold in 50-lb boxes: White Tee and Cut Terry Cloth at $85/box; Color Tee at $65/box.
• Styrofoam Recycling Member of the Oregon Styrofoam Recycling Program, shredding and compressing #6 expanded polystyrene into dense logs for recycling at 10 drop-off locations.
• Egan Warming Centers Volunteer-run emergency warming centers opening on dangerously cold nights (November through March) across Lane County when temperatures drop below 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Named in memory of Thomas Egan, an unhoused veteran who froze to death in 2008.
• Eugene Service Station (ESS)
• 410 Garfield Safe Sleep 86-space safe-sleep site with heated Conestoga huts, shower trailers, storage, and pet accommodations for individuals experiencing homelessness in Eugene.
• 310 Garfield Safe Sleep Managed safe-sleep site at 310 Garfield Street for people living in vehicles, with warmed common spaces, restrooms, water, and electricity; accommodates approximately 55 vehicles.
• Dusk to Dawn Low-barrier overnight shelter offering heated communal tents for up to 125 guests with meals and on-site services. No time limit for guests following shelter guidelines.
• Night Shelter Annex Low-barrier overnight shelter for families with children at First Place Annex, offering individual dorm units, laundry, showers, meals, and wraparound case management.
• Overnight Parking Program Safe, legal overnight parking for people living in vehicles at faith communities, businesses, and public or private locations with restrooms and garbage service.
• First Place Family Center Low-barrier emergency access day center at 4060 W. Amazon Drive for families with children experiencing homelessness, providing showers, laundry, food support, clothing vouchers, and gateway to Night Shelter Annex.
• First Place Kids Free play-based preschool for children ages 2-5 whose families receive services at First Place Family Center or Night Shelter Annex, focusing on social-emotional growth with trauma-informed care.
• The Youth House 13 private studio apartments for youth ages 16-24 exiting foster care, providing mentorship, life-skills training, and case management. Referrals from Oregon Department of Human Services and Looking Glass.
• Veteran Services Comprehensive services for veterans at 1870 11th Ave, including SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families), GPD bridge housing, Veterans Housing Project (VHP), Vet LIFT, and Street Outreach.
• Lindholm Social Service Office Emergency social services at 456 Highway 99 N offering food, hygiene, and basic-needs assistance by appointment, plus Front Door Assessment services for housing coordination.
• Supported Work Experience 90-day Oregon Department of Human Services-partnered paid work-experience program helping people facing employment barriers re-enter the workforce; many graduates become full-time SVdP employees.
• Phoenix House Sober living residence at 717 Hwy 99N for women 18+ who have completed addiction treatment. Referrals from Willamette Family Treatment only. Structured, drug-free environment with case management.
• Second Chance Renters Education Trauma-informed 11-class tenant education course helping people overcome rental barriers and earn a landlord-recognized certificate. Cost to attend is by donation only.
• VIDA (Valley Individual Development Accounts) Matched-savings program helping lower-income Oregonians build assets toward homeownership, education, vehicle, or small business through state and federal fund matching.
• Regional Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Low-interest home repair loans for homeowners in small cities and unincorporated areas of Lane County, focusing on health, safety, and ADA accessibility improvements.
• Connections Supportive Housing Permanent Supportive Housing and Rapid Re-Housing pairing housing with wraparound support to end homelessness. Services since 1993, accessed through Coordinated Entry (dial 211).
• Affordable Housing Portfolio Quality affordable rental housing across Lane, Marion, and Multnomah counties. Over 1,600 units developed since 1988, with approximately 1,500 units currently managed. Includes Iris Place (53 units, Eugene), The Myrtlewood (35 units, Springfield), and many other properties with Earth Advantage and Passive House certifications.
• Lane County Against Trafficking (LCAT)
• Cascade Alliance
• Suspish Collection (Limited-Edition Merchandise)

Quantifiable outcome

• 35,000-50,000 people served annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles9 records

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Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cascade AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Helps nonprofits nationwide convert discarded items into stable revenue stream and quality jobs. Since 2013, has grown to include 18 organizations, created 150+ jobs, and diverted 7M+ pounds of reusable materials from landfills. SVdP shares its social enterprise model with partner organizations.
• Willamette Family, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to operate The Hub: basic health care, mental health services, addiction treatment, and support groups for individuals experiencing homelessness. Services delivered out of modular clinics at Dawn to Dawn site.
• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7143minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalifornia Cars for a Cause program partnership. Accepts vehicle donations from greater Stockton area. Proceeds directed to VFW Post 7143 in Esparto, CA for veteran initiatives, with remaining proceeds supporting SVdP programs.
• Hope & Safety AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership at Iris Place: 5 units set aside for survivors of domestic and sexual violence served by Hope & Safety Alliance.
• HOPE Community CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing development partner for affordable housing projects.
• Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferrals to The Youth House for youth ages 16-24 exiting foster care. Partner for Supported Work Experience Program (90-day paid work experience for TANF recipients).
• Looking GlassminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partner for The Youth House, referrals for youth services.
• Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner of Veterans Housing Project (VHP) - collaborative effort of private, public and nonprofit organizations for veteran housing.
• Homebuilders Association of Lane County (HBA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner of Veterans Housing Project (VHP) for military veterans.
• Willamette Family TreatmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnly referral source for Phoenix House sober living for women. Treatment provider that completes addiction treatment before residents can enter Phoenix House.
• Lane Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated modular clinics relocated to Dawn to Dawn site at 717 Hwy 99N for The Hub health services.
• Lane Transit District (LTD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProperty owner of 310 Garfield Safe Sleep site (leased by City of Eugene). Provides free transportation to/from Egan shelters during activations.
• Faith Communities (Egan Warming Centers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive network of faith communities providing volunteer support and site locations for Egan Warming Centers including: First Christian Church, First United Methodist Church, Central Lutheran Church, Ebbert United Methodist Church, Episcopal Church of St. John the Divine, Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, St. Marys Episcopal Church, Temple Beth Israel, Trinity United Methodist Church, Seventh Day Adventist Church, Valley Covenant Church.
• BRING RecyclingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Earth Day giving event and warehouse tours.
• Housing Authority of Lane CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloping Bascom Village Phase II east of SVdP's Bascom Village Phase I. When complete, entire complex will share Resident Services program.
• Eugene Area Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVdP is a proud member of the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Goodwill Industries International: Global nonprofit operating thrift retail stores whose revenue funds employment training and social services for people facing barriers. Most directly comparable peer given the parallel thrift-funded social services model at scale.
• Mattress Recycling Council: Industry-funded nonprofit running mattress recycling programs across multiple U.S. states. Direct peer in the mattress recycling space where DR3 operates, addressing the same EPR mandates and end-of-life mattress processing.
• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator that develops and manages subsidized rental housing with supportive services, closely mirroring SVdP's 1,500-unit portfolio model across multiple U.S. metros.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Major nonprofit affordable housing developer with comparable affordable housing portfolio development model and similar reliance on volunteer labor, donated materials, and community partnerships to build housing for low-income families.
• The Salvation Army: Faith-based nonprofit combining thrift retail, emergency shelter, housing, and human services across the U.S. Comparable integrated model combining earned revenue from resale with direct service delivery to vulnerable populations.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: Federation of Catholic social service agencies delivering emergency assistance, housing, refugee services, and case management nationwide. Comparable faith-rooted integrated social services operating model at much larger national scale.
• United Way Worldwide: National nonprofit network funding and coordinating community-based human services through local affiliates. Comparable nonprofit fundraising model supporting social services in Lane County, though functions more as a funder than direct provider.

Regional players

• Looking Glass Community Services: Eugene-based nonprofit serving at-risk youth and families including foster care and homeless youth. Functions as a referral partner for SVdP's Youth House and comparable in Lane County youth-serving nonprofit space.
• Sponsors, Inc. Eugene-based reentry and recovery services nonprofit serving Lane County. Regional peer referenced directly as board member Hunter Nelms' affiliation; comparable community reentry/housing support mission in the same geography.

Emerging players

• BRIDGE Housing: Nonprofit affordable housing developer with mixed-income and supportive housing portfolios. Comparable mission-driven affordable housing developer operating on the West Coast with similar scale of portfolio management.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Shopstvinnies
• Xx.com/svdplanecounty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/261766

Compliance10 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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