FOCUS AREA: DISASTER RECOVERY
We respond to natural disasters here in Rhode Island and around the country.
Our disaster services include immediate response for basic needs support, volunteer training, long-term case management, fire prevention, coordination of community resources, and House-in-a-Box™. We are an active member of RI Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (RIVOAD) and work closely with the American Red Cross on a number of initiatives.
House in a Box™ is a national program of the Society that is funded with a $2 million grant from the American Red Cross. House in a Box™ supplies qualified survivors with critical items to furnish an entire home: furniture, dishes, towels, food, toiletries and clothing – everything from the kitchen to the bathroom to the bedroom.
If You Need Help
If you have arrived here seeking assistance following a natural disaster such as flood, fire, or storm, contact our main office at 401-490-0822 to begin the triage process.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s national disaster response is led by the Disaster Services Corporation (DSC), a Catholic nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals and families recover from natural and man-made disasters. Working alongside local Vincentians, DSC provides support before, during, and long after a disaster—offering immediate relief, disaster case management, and long-term recovery services to help rebuild homes, restore stability, and guide families on the path to self-sufficiency.