With respect and compassion, motivated by Gospel values and following the mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, we seek to provide transitional housing to men who are re-entering society from jail, prison or treatment facilities with the goal of rebuilding their life skills to become restored citizens. 

We have opened a house in response to the urgent need to help single men being released from jail, prison or treatment facilities and returning to the Delaware community with nowhere safe to go.

 In the future, as we outgrow the house we are in, our goal is to move into a larger facility and include a warming center, providing temporary winter emergency housing to homeless men.

St. Vincent New Beginnings provides a transitional housing program built on dignity, support, integrity and mutual respect - a safe place for men to continue to make positive changes in their lives as they transition back into the community.  Men may be referred to the program through the staff at Delaware County Jail or through Southeast Healthcare.  Men must pass a background check before being admitted to the program.

We offer more than a safe place to stay.  We provide nutritious meals, access to social services, the legal system and health services.  Staff and volunteers assist the men in developing job skills as well as relationship and basic life skills.  Delaware County Transit passes or access to transportation resources will be provided so those staying at the house can get to and from job interviews, medical appointments and meetings with local agencies.

Community Support

From city and county officials, business leaders, faith-based groups and neighbors, we extend our thanks to the community that helps us operate our transitional housing program successfully.  We thank you for your donations of time, supplies, services and money to support this work.

About Us

This effort is being organized by St. Vincent New Beginnings, a special work of the St. Vincent DePaul Diocesan Council of Columbus.  Members of St. Vincent New Beginnings' Board of Directors and project team are from the St. Vincent DePaul Society Conferences of St. Mary Church in Delaware, OH, St. John Neumann Church in Sunbury, OH, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Delaware, OH and the SVDP Columbus Diocesan Council. In Partnership with others, we opened our house in April, 2026.

Email: [email protected]
Contact us at (740) 417-4312