St. Vinny's Dane County Thrift Stores

St. Vinny's Dane County Thrift Stores Help Your Budget. Help Your Planet. Help Your Neighbors in Need. The Society of St. Now beatified, Blessed Frederic founded the Society in the name of St.

Vincent de Paul is one of the oldest charitable organizations in the world, founded in 1833 in France by seven student including Frederic Ozanam. The young Frederic, a Catholic, wanted to help the poor of all religions during the industrial revolution. He also wanted to improve the lives of his peers by urging them to perform works of charity rather than simply talk about what should be done to he

lp the needy. Vincent de Paul, a French priest from the late 16th and early 17th centuries who alerted the people of his day to many of society's ills. Along with several friends, Frederic visited the poor in their homes, helping them whenever possible by sharing whatever food and other necessities were available for them to give. More importantly, the young men provided food for the spirit through their many acts of kindness and friendship. The Society's work quickly began to spread and arrived in the United States in 1845 with the founding of what is now the Council of the United States in St. Louis, MO. This international organization is made up of lay Catholic men and women who are committed to live and grow in their Christian faith through prayer and personal involvement in charitable works. It has spread to more than 130 nations, with more than 900,000 members worldwide. Our world-wide mission is to help the needy in countless ways, primarily through one-on-one contact of volunteers with children, families and the homeless. We accomplish this mission through parish- and community-based groups called Conferences and through special projects conducted at the Council level. Our members, called Vincentians, continually strive to promote the dignity of the people they serve while helping alleviate their suffering and distress and working to help correct conditions that cause these problems. Here in Madison, WI our District Council operates Port St. Vincent de Paul, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton House, a Food Pantry at our Service Center and Five Thrift Stores. Today more than 4,055 active Conferences operate in the United States, with about 62,847 active members. In the District Council of Madison we have more than 250 members in our 14 parish conferences. These volunteers continually strive to carry on the work begun when the Blessed Frédéric and his friends formed that first conference in France almost 175 years ago. To obtain more information from a global perspective, please visit the Society's International website at www.ozanet.org. The site may be viewed in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese

Apply today and join a workplace that gives back to the community! 💙Learn more and apply at svdpmadison.org/join-us/
08/27/2026

Apply today and join a workplace that gives back to the community! 💙

Learn more and apply at svdpmadison.org/join-us/

This month, AprilAire employees collected school supplies and backpacks for local kids, and we got to distribute them to...
08/26/2026

This month, AprilAire employees collected school supplies and backpacks for local kids, and we got to distribute them to families through our food pantry this week! There were supplies for the littlest learners in elementary all the way to high schoolers, and the backpacks were a huge hit with families. Families in our St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Program also received school supplies for their kiddos.

Thank you, AprilAire employees! 💙

You don’t *need* to jump around when you find something you love at the Badger Events currently underway at our Odana, S...
08/24/2026

You don’t *need* to jump around when you find something you love at the Badger Events currently underway at our Odana, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Verona, and Waunakee stores—but we won’t object if you do! ❤️🦡

08/22/2026

Find a little style inspo as we kick off the weekend! 👀

In 2025 alone, we served more than 118,000 people through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul — Madison. That includes 8,...
08/20/2026

In 2025 alone, we served more than 118,000 people through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul — Madison. That includes 8,917 prescriptions filled, 36,775 families that received food from our pantry, 5,993 clothing vouchers for those on hard times, and more than $20,000 in new low-interest loans to cover emergency expenses. 💙

BOO! Spooky season has come early! Get a head start at our Halloween shops—now open at all stores (except Dig & Save). 👻
08/18/2026

BOO! Spooky season has come early! Get a head start at our Halloween shops—now open at all stores (except Dig & Save). 👻

Our Williamson Street store was closed for 10 days following the tragic shooting of Corey Ruiz. This closure resulted in...
08/18/2026

Our Williamson Street store was closed for 10 days following the tragic shooting of Corey Ruiz. This closure resulted in $100K in missed revenue that funds essential services for our neighbors across Dane County. Unfortunately, foot traffic hasn't fully recovered. Please consider making a donation (link in comments), and thank you for your generosity. 💙

The St. Vincent de Paul thrift store on Williamson Street suffered a $100,000 loss after closing for 10 days following a deadly shooting involving a Madison police officer.

It's National Thrift Shop Day AND National Nonprofit Day? Say less.Shop new-to-you finds, score some good deals, and sup...
08/17/2026

It's National Thrift Shop Day AND National Nonprofit Day? Say less.

Shop new-to-you finds, score some good deals, and support a nonprofit that puts your community first. 💙

POV: thrifting is (and does) good.
08/14/2026

POV: thrifting is (and does) good.

08/13/2026

No tackle required, just a keen eye for whatever you like! 🎣😃

Address

1309 Williamson Street
Madison, WI
53703

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

608-257-0673

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