You might not hear about the St. Vincent de Paul Society too often — partly because the organization does not advertise — but it has been around. The society has a 200-year history that dates back to the French Revolution, born out of a need to provide for those in Paris going without food. Newton's chapter hasn't been around quite that long, coming up on the start of its sixth year in the community, but it has found a role to fill as well. "We are involved in helping people with their rent and utilities based upon what we learn from them," said Evelyn Stabler, Newton chapter president of the St...
