St Vincent de Paul Tacoma-Pierce County

What St Vincent de Paul Tacoma-Pierce County does

St Vincent de Paul Tacoma-Pierce County is a 501(c)(3) Catholic lay non-profit founded in 1926 and headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, serving residents of Pierce County facing crisis, instability, and homelessness. The organization operates an integrated service model centered on the South Tacoma Thrift Store (4009 S. 56th St.), a walk-in Community Resource Center for individuals and couples, a Family Resource Center (5050 South Tacoma Way) operated in partnership with Catholic Community Services, and a network of 12 parish-based Conferences with nearly 200 Vincentian volunteers providing neighborhood-level home visits. Programmatic offerings include Homeless Prevention & Basic Needs financial assistance (rent, utilities, gas, food, short-term motel shelter), a Second-Chance Employment Program that annually trains 300+ individuals (with roughly 85% of internal team members originating through the program), Hispanic & Immigrant Support (formerly Centro Rendu) including ESL and bilingual high school completion via Clover Park Technical College, and a Street Outreach Program launched in 2025 for unhoused residents, particularly seniors and people with disabilities.

The organization reports $1.2 million in direct financial assistance to 43,000 neighbors in 2025 and $680,000 to 33,000 people in the first half of 2026, alongside roughly $1.1 million in voucher-based in-kind aid. Revenue is generated from thrift store retail sales, individual donations, corporate and foundation sponsorships (Platinum $5,000, Gold $2,500, Silver $1,500), annual events including the Vintage & Artsy Auction and WALK to Prevent Homelessness, and grants from government and tribal partners (City of Tacoma, Pierce County, Puyallup Tribe, Muckleshoot Tribe, Tacoma Pierce County Health Department) and foundations (MultiCare, Rotary 8, multiple family foundations). Brand credibility is anchored by a #59 ranking on the Forbes 2024 Top 100 Charities list and affiliation with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, an international Catholic lay organization with 800,000+ members across 153 countries.

Operationally, the organization is volunteer-intensive and technology-light (no proprietary platform, no mobile application, Squarespace-hosted web presence), with formal channels including parish helplines, in-person resource centers, online giving at give.svdptacoma.org, and advocacy campaigns through Voter Voice and SVdP USA on SNAP, Medicaid, and protections for vulnerable populations. The leadership team is led by Executive Director Tracy Peacock and includes a Program Director, two Resource Center Managers, and Thrift Store management. Its primary structural risks are reliance on discretionary donations and grants, limited geographic concentration in Pierce County, and dependence on a small paid staff (11–50) relative to the scale of need addressed.

Name

St Vincent de Paul Tacoma-Pierce County

Legal name

St. Vincent de Paul Tacoma - Pierce County

Website

https://svdptacoma.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St Vincent de Paul Tacoma-Pierce County is a 501(c)(3) Catholic lay nonprofit founded in 1926 that provides emergency financial assistance, thrift retail, and outreach programs to individuals and families facing poverty and homelessness across Pierce County, Washington.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services and Thrift Retail

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Thrift retail operations
• Homeless prevention assistance
• Emergency financial aid
• Family resource centers

Headquarters

HQ city

Tacoma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Thrift Store Sales: Revenue generated from retail sales of donated clothing, household goods, furniture, electronics, and other items at the South Tacoma Thrift Store. Proceeds directly fund community assistance programs.
2. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible monetary donations from individuals supporting the homeless prevention and basic needs programs.
3. Corporate & Foundation Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships and foundation grants from local companies and charitable foundations supporting programs and events.
4. Event Fundraising: Annual fundraising events including the Vintage & Artsy Auction and WALK to Prevent Homelessness.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St Vincent de Paul Tacoma-Pierce County provides free, faith-based social services and emergency assistance to neighbors in need in Pierce County, including direct financial assistance for rent, utilities, food, and gas, plus housing navigation, case management, ESL education, and street outreach. It operates the South Tacoma Thrift Store, which sells donated clothing, household goods, furniture, and electronics, with proceeds funding the community assistance programs. Core services are delivered through the Community Resource Center, Family Resource Center, Homeless Prevention & Basic Needs Program, Second-Chance Employment Program, Hispanic & Immigrant Support Program, and Street Outreach Program.

Product overview

St Vincent de Paul Tacoma-Pierce County operates a community assistance organization centered around a Thrift Store (retail) and multiple social services programs including the Community Resource Center (CRC) for individuals, the Family Resource Center (FRC) for families, Homeless Prevention & Basic Needs Program for emergency financial assistance, Second-Chance Employment Program for workforce reintegration, Hispanic & Immigrant Support Program, and Street Outreach Program. The Thrift Store generates proceeds that fund the various assistance programs, creating an integrated model where retail operations support direct community aid.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• South Tacoma Thrift Store A retail thrift store offering affordable clothing, household goods, furniture, electronics, and unique treasures to Tacoma-area shoppers, with proceeds funding community assistance programs.
• Community Resource Center (CRC) Walk-in resource center serving individuals and couples seeking immediate support, providing housing navigation, basic needs assistance, mental health referrals, and connection to community resources. Located at 4009 South 56th Street adjacent to the Thrift Store, open Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 10am-3pm. No appointment needed.
• Family Resource Center (FRC) Resource center in partnership with Catholic Community Services supporting families with children, multigenerational households, and young adults (18-24), offering bilingual case management, resource navigation, and shower/laundry access. Located at 5050 South Tacoma Way.
• Homeless Prevention & Basic Needs Program Emergency financial assistance program helping people struggling with rent, utilities, food, gas vouchers, and short-term motel shelter to prevent homelessness. Provided $1.2 million in assistance to 43,000 neighbors in 2025.
• Second-Chance Employment Program On-the-job training program hiring individuals re-entering the workforce following personal crises, providing training for up to 9 months at a time. Responsible for training 300+ persons annually.
• Hispanic & Immigrant Support Program (formerly Centro Rendu) Program focusing on protecting, supporting, and defending Latino immigrant families through case management, referral services, and legal advocacy. Partners with Clover Park Technical College for ESL and bilingual high school completion courses.
• Street Outreach Program Field-based outreach initiative connecting unhoused individuals with essential supplies, compassionate support, and community resources. Meets people where they are to offer assistance throughout Pierce County.

Quantifiable outcome

• 43,000 neighbors helped and $1.2 million in financial assistance in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• City of TacomamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernmental partner providing funding and support for community programs serving Tacoma residents.
• Pierce CountymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty governmental partner providing funding and support for county-wide social services.
• Catholic Community ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner operating the Family Housing Network Center at 5050 South Tacoma Way, providing services for families experiencing homelessness including showers, laundry, kitchen facilities, and service navigation.
• Clover Park Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership providing ESL and bilingual high school completion courses at the Community Resource Center, supporting Hispanic and immigrant communities since spring 2023.
• Puyallup Tribe of IndiansmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTribal government partner providing funding support for community programs.
• Muckleshoot Tribe of IndiansmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTribal government partner providing funding support for community programs.
• Baby2BabyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit providing essential items for children in need.
• Elevate HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner organization.
• ReSupplyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party vendor for in-house donation pickup services. Charges a fee for pickup services and brings items to St. Vinnies.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities USA: National network of Catholic social service agencies providing emergency assistance, housing, family services, and immigrant support. Closest peer in terms of faith-based identity and the specific services (housing navigation, case management, basic needs) that SVdP Tacoma-Pierce provides.
• Goodwill Industries International: Operates thrift retail stores whose proceeds fund workforce development and community programs. Most directly comparable peer: same thrift-to-mission model, workforce reintegration, and broad community social services — though Goodwill operates at much larger national scale.
• Plymouth Housing: Operates permanent supportive housing and homelessness services in the Puget Sound region, directly comparable to SVdP's homeless prevention, housing navigation, and street outreach programs though focused on permanent rather than emergency housing.
• The Salvation Army: Faith-based nonprofit combining thrift retail, emergency financial assistance, homeless services, and family support. Highly comparable operating model including rent/utility assistance, shelter, and case management.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: Faith-rooted nonprofit addressing housing instability through home building, repair, and financial assistance. Comparable on the housing-stability mission, though more capital-intensive (new construction) versus SVdP's emergency assistance orientation.
• Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA: National parent/affiliate organization of which SVdP Tacoma-Pierce is a local conference. Operates parish-based home visit and emergency assistance programs nationally, with 85,000 members. Directly comparable model and methodology, but at national scale rather than single-county.

Regional players

• United Way of Pierce County: Regional funder and convener of social services in the same Pierce County geography. Not a direct service provider in the same way, but a key funding and coordinating body for many of the same beneficiary populations SVdP serves.
• Multi-Service Centers: Provides emergency assistance, case management, and basic-needs support in the same Pierce County / South Sound region, with overlapping services including rent/utility assistance and walk-in resource centers.
• Bread of Life Food Bank: Regional food bank serving Pierce County, overlapping with SVdP's basic-needs and food-insecurity work. Comparable on the hunger-relief mission and shared donor/partner ecosystem in the same geography.
• Emergency Food Network: Pierce County food distribution and hunger-relief organization. Comparable as a regional basic-needs provider in the same service geography, often co-funded by the same municipal and foundation partners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/svdptacoma
• Instagraminstagram.com/svdptacoma
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-vincent-de-paul-tacoma-pierce-county

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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