Le Marginal: Over 30 Years of Reaching Out to the Homeless in Quebec City
What began as an initiative to connect with at-risk youth has, more than three decades later, become a cornerstone of community outreach for the homeless in the provincial capital. Le Marginal—a mobile service operated by the Quebec City Central Council of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul—is today celebrating over 30 years of dedication […]
North of 60 – Bringing Father’s Place Back to Life: A Story of Solidarity
SSVP Delivers Emergency Food Relief to Fort Simpson After Wildfire Evacuation
When residents of Fort Simpson began returning home following this summer’s wildfire evacuation, members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) in Yellowknife knew one challenge would quickly become apparent: access to food. With extended power outages leaving refrigerators and freezers unusable, much of the food stored in homes had spoiled. Local grocery […]
Weekender Program Continues to Expand Its Reach
The Weekender Program provides food for schoolchildren who might otherwise go hungry during the weekend period. The program started in 2018 with Good Shepherd Conference using their own funds to support 20 children in each of two schools. Then in 2021, Edmonton Central Council established a Weekender Program for the inner city, beginning with one […]
Helping in All Possible Ways
A Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Conference in London, Ontario received an email from an international student, Ana, who had moved to Canada from Brazil in December 2022 with her husband and two young children. She moved to Canada and was taking a 3-year course at Fanshawe College to provide a better life for […]
Cure the Summertime Blues
“Cure the Summertime Blues” Campaign Launches to Fight Summer Hunger on Southern Vancouver Island Victoria, BC — The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Vancouver Island is launching its Cure the Summertime Blues campaign to help address growing food insecurity during the summer months, beginning with two community food drives titled Cram the Van to […]
Volunteer Recognition Award – Québec 2026
The Government of Quebec awarded the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Montreal the Volunteer Recognition Award – Québec 2026 in the Organization category during the official ceremony held on April 21 in Quebec City. This distinction, one of the most prestigious honours awarded to volunteer organizations in Québec, recognizes organizations whose volunteer commitment […]
Holy Family St. Albert SSVP Conference North of 60 Project – With Ulukhaktok – 2025 Report
In the spring of 2025, SSVP North of 60 Project volunteers from Holy Family Parish and St. Albert Parish, filled a sea container with donated food and goods for Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories. Community members and supporters participated generously. The 3400 km shipment was trucked to the Tuktoyaktuk port, then loaded onto a marine barge. Two […]
Great news from Campbell River, BC!
The partnership between Our Lady of Guadalupe SSVP Conference and the BC SPCA continues to grow. In addition to the monthly donations collected by the Comox and Campbell River branches, the BC SPCA is now providing 300 lbs of dry dog and cat food every month, purchased from Bosley’s Pet Store in Campbell River. In […]