SVdPLA is a volunteer-based non-profit with close to 2,500 members who help improve the quality of life for children, women & men throughout the year. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, of Los Angeles is part of a worldwide organization 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. The Society's mission is accomplished through parish and community-based groups called Conferences and programs called Special Works. The Society's work includes any actions that promote the dignity of the person and alleviate suffering and distress, while correcting the conditions that cause them.