The work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Southwest Texas is critical during these difficult times.

SVdP has locations throughout Bexar and surrounding counties that are OPEN and AVAILABLE for struggling families.

All our sites are committed to following social distancing protocals and safety procedures. 

The following services are currently being provided to individuals and families in need:
Food, Rent and Utility Assistance, Clothing, and Personalized Services.

As an organization committed to strong community partnerships, we have also compiled a list of Covid-19 resources on our website. Please click on the COVID-19 Coronavirus Resources icon below to view a list of helpful updates and information. 

 

UPDATE:

OFFICE OF THE GOV. GREG ABBOTT, JULY 3, 2020 
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide mask mandate effective 12:01 P.M. Friday, July 3, 2020. 

The order requires Texans living in counties with more than 20 coronavirus cases to wear a face covering over
the nose and mouth while in a business or other building open to the public, as well as outdoor public spaces,
whenever social distancing is not possible.

Exceptions include: 1) children who are younger than 10 years old, 2) people who have a medical condition that prevents them from wearing a mask, 3) people who are eating or drinking, and 4) people who are exercising outdoors.

County judges must submit an application to be exempted to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.  

The Texas Division of Emergency Management will list the counties that have opted out on its website. 

BEXAR COUNTY EXECUTIVE ORDER NW-10, JUNE 17, 2020 
EFFECTIVE JUNE 22, 2020: This order requires that all commercial entities in Bexar County providing goods or services directly to the public develop and implement a health and safety policy (“Health and Safety Policy”).  The Health and Safety Policy developed by commercial entities in Bexar County must require, at a minimum, that all employees or visitors wear face coverings when in an area or performing an activity which will necessarily involve close contact or proximity to co-workers or the public where six feet of separation is not feasible.  NW-10 also requires that the Health and Safety Policy developed by a particular commercial entity be posted in a conspicuous location readily visible to the public.