The St.Vincent Foundation Circle of Friends program was created to provide creative opportunities for individuals to gather together and help support the mission of  St.Vincent. Circles of Friends give you the opportunity to make a difference while having fun.

Walt Disney once said, "If you can dream it, you can do it" and that is how the Circle of Friends program works.  Organizations, friends, families and individuals are encouraged to find a meaningful way to give back to those in need and develop a true sense of ownership in their own fundraising efforts. Requirements are minimal and flexible.

Examples of Circle of Friends activities include planning bingo nights, raffles, silent auctions, potluck dinners and garage sales to name a few to help raise the minimum $1,000 expected of a Circle of Friends.  "We had a lot of fun raising the money last October, and we just hope that the children at the hospital get to have fun using it!" says one Circle of Friends leader.  Their first annual Bingo Night at Smokey Row Elementary raised more than $3,000 and more than 350 people came to play the game to help the kids.  You can also form a Giving Circle with a group of friends or collegues.