Organized March 9, 1965, the OLA conference has been serving the community for 37 years. In FY 2002 the conference, with 30 active, 22 associate and 116 contributing members, assisted 29,312 families, provided 42,310 hours of service to the needy, sick, infirm, elderly and prison ministry without remuneration. The conference contributed $1,300 for disaster relief, $10,620 twinning to spirituality and humanitarian causes. Assisted with $381.00 to SVDP Council, Regional and National Offices. The Conference assists locally, nationally, and internationally. The Conference expended $2,299,563 cash and in kind services to the needy in FY 2002. For information on donations and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference, call 703-491-1900 or FAX 703-491-3900..

Where does the money, clothes and food come from? Thanks to the generosity of our community, the Conference is able to provide assistance to those in need. Along with money and goods, Conference volunteers provide counseling to individuals and families.

Volunteers are always needed to provide these services. Although monetary donations are welcome, people are needed to assist with visitations, interviews and, to assist with the operation of the St. Vincent Store.

For information on how you can assist or volunteer, please call Mr. John McNeil at 703-491-1900 or Fax at 703-491-3900.