172nd Anniversary Celebration and Walk

During this year’s 172nd Anniversary of preventing homelessness in and around the Pittsburgh area, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council of Pittsburgh is thrilled to announce its annual "Help Thy Neighbor Walk" events. Set to take place on September 8, 2024, in North and South Parks in Allegheny County, this community-driven event aims to raise awareness and funds to support our mission of providing help and hope to those in need in our community.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, September 8, 2024

North Park Location: Harmar Grove (behind the swimming pool across from Pie Traynor Field)

Outdoor Community Mass: 9:00AM followed by a leisurely walk up the hill and around the South Loop

South Park Location: South Park Fairgrounds in the Museum Building (the building with the clock)

Outdoor community Mass: 10:00AM followed by a walk around the Fairground Oval

The "Help Thy Neighbor Walk" is a family-friendly, non-competitive walk that brings together individuals, families, and groups of all backgrounds to join in solidarity with the less fortunate in our community. The funds raised during this event will directly benefit our programs and services, which include food assistance, emergency financial aid, and other forms of support for individuals and families experiencing hardship.

Buy a Raffle Ticket

Raffle tickets for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are now available for distribution and purchase. The grand prize is $5,000, the second prize is $2,500, and there are five third prizes of $1,000 each. The winners will be drawn by Bishop David Zubik at the annual Bishop's Mass and Brunch on Sunday, October 6th. All proceeds from ticket sales directly benefit the Conferences that sell them. Each raffle ticket is $5; five for $20. For more information or to get tickets to sell, please contact Karen O'Keefe at kokeefe@svdppitt.org or 412.321.1071 x1203.

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