St. Vincent de Paul, St. Ann Conference in Haines City has helped nearly 100,000 men, women, and children since the year 2000 with food, financial assistance for utility bills or emergencies, GED classes, and temporary housing.

 Besides helping people meet their daily needs, we offer the Angel Tree Program that provides Christmas gifts for children and an annual scholarship for further education.

The Conference serves the poor not only in the Haines City area, but also in surrounding communities such as Davenport, Dundee, Lake Hamilton, Loughman, Lake Alfred, Waverly, and the 34759 zip-code area of Poinciana.

The poor come from every ethnic, cultural, and economic background, as well as every age group. Many families have incomes of less than $1200/month and approximately 90% of the people we help are not Catholic. The Conference is funded primarily by the parish of St. Ann and its ministries, and by the donations of various clubs and communities in our area.

St. Ann Conference is fiscally responsible. Here are several highlights.

Nationally Recognized Charity

The National Society of St. Vincent de Paul scores 100 for Accountability and Finance by Charity Navigator and is ranked as a 98% four-star charity for confident donor giving.

Elected Officers

The President is elected by membership for three-year terms to ensure continuity, and experienced leadership. The President chooses a board of other officers, including a Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. All officers participate in induction commitment pledges to serve the Society and its clients.

Qualified Treasurer

Our treasurer is a CPA and former CFO of a large for-profit hospital system, accustomed to generally accepted accounting practices.

National Standards and Peer Review Audits

The St. Ann Conference follows the national standards and operation requirements of the national Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Peer review audits are conducted annually to ensure proper financial protocols are used.