Sept. 21 - 28, 2024
Vincent was named after Saint Vincent de Paul, the Catholic patron saint of the poor. In keeping with that legacy, the Baran family coordinates service opportunities in the Cleveland/Akron area of Ohio every year on or around Saint Vincent de Paul’s feast day in September.
Based on the overwhelming participation since 2021, the 4th Annual Vincent William Baran Day of Service will occur over eight days in September 2024.
During his years with us, Vincent Baran overflowed with joy, empathy, and a fierce passion for life. His family, all who knew him, and anyone inspired by his story can use this day of service to remember and honor Vincent’s life and legacy while helping those who live in the region surrounding his hometown.
There are many ways to get involved:
Service Opportunities
Sept. 21-28, 2024
various times and locations
Volunteer for in-person service opportunities that we’ve coordinated with numerous non-profit organizations that serve the poor and vulnerable in Northeast Ohio.
Learn more about the service projects | Get help with signing up
Friends of the Poor Walk
Sept. 28, 2024
9:00 a.m., Hudson, Ohio
Join us at Wood Hollow Metro Park to wrap up a week of service at the family-friendly Friends of the Poor Walk in support of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. With your registration, you may choose to make an optional donation directly to the Akron District Friends of the Poor Walk. Coffee, pastries and day-of registration will be available starting at 9:00 a.m. and the walk will begin following a short message at 10:00 a.m.. Stick around after the walk to continue the celebration!
Donate Items for Children in Need
Shop online and ship
or drop off Sept. 28, 2024
SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL
Donate new children’s toys, shoes, and boots to the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. These donations will be distributed directly to children in need throughout the Akron area. Shop the VWB Day of Service Ozanam wish list on Amazon and ship directly or shop on your own and drop off during the Friends of the Poor Walk. Learn More
FOSTERING HOPE
We are partnering with Fostering Hope to supply and pack "Journey Bags" for children in foster care. Shop from Fostering Hope's "Mighty Vincent" wish list on Amazon, make a note that it is for the Mighty Vincent project and select "Fostering Hope's Gift Registry Address" as the shipping address. Donations will ship directly to Fostering Hope to be used in the Journey Bag packing project on Saturday, Sept. 21. Learn More
Join us from anywhere!
Do something specific with your family or friends that exudes joy, empathy for others, or a passion for flourishing in life. We like to call it “Finding the Vinny in It.”
Let us know how you celebrate by tagging your photos with #MightyVincent.
VWB Day of Service Shirts & More!
Whether you’re walking with us at the Friends of the Poor Walk or celebrating from afar, you can order your own VWB Day of Service shirt. Proceeds benefit the Hudson Community Foundation.
Note: If you’re volunteering for a service opportunity, your shirt will be provided.
Regardless of how you participate, we’d love to see your photos on social media #MightyVincent.
As always, we welcome donations to The Vincent William Baran Charitable Fund, and all donations received in August and September 2024 will be granted to the non-profit organizations with which we partner for this purpose.
