Outreach in the Holland Area

Since the early days of St. Francis de Sales Church (est. 1903) the needy have found a place of welcome and assistance.  For decades no records were kept of the untold hundreds who asked for and received services from the church.  After the establishment of the Altar-Rosary Society in 1928, the women of the parish made outreach their special concern.  In 1960 the outreach services of the Catholic community became affiliated with the St. Vincent de Paul Society.  Some may remember this service from purchased homes in the area.  In 1997 the current site of St. Vincent’s was opened dispensing food, clothing, and some furniture to the needy.