How I’ve been helped by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul…
I love the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul – including their Thrift Stores – for so many reasons. When my mother passed away at age 98 in 2020, it was my husband’s and my responsibility to lovingly and thoroughly empty her house. Marjorie Carrie had lived there her entire life – in fact she […]
Towel Drive – When Guelph Unites to Offer Softness and Dignity
Is there anything more satisfying than a cleansing bath or shower to revive the body and soul? A moment of pleasure made challenging without bath towels! Most of us have copious amounts of bath towels at our immediate disposal. We don’t need to think twice before grabbing for one to dry our hands or face […]
Vincentian Youth United in Rome
The third international Vincentian Meeting for Youth took place from July 28th to 30th 2025 in Rome, Italy. The motto of the week was “Fede Che Ispira, Amore Che Trasforma” translating to “faith that inspires, love that transforms”. This theme brought focus and intentionality to the Vincentian youth from across the world who gathered for […]
Michael Wasney – A dedicated and active SSVP member
Michael has been a dedicated and active member of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) St. Patrick Conference, Markham Ontario since 2015. Serving as president from 2017 to the present—with a brief hiatus in 2023—Michael has provided strong and compassionate leadership that has significantly strengthened our conference. Under his guidance, both adult and […]
2025 ANF – A participant POV – Fanning The Winds of Change
Any entity looking to sustain its operations must work through the winds of change. The smart choices it makes to leverage opportunities determine how it thrives or survives an ever-changing landscape. In the business world, changes give reasons for a host of reality checks – restructure the organization, pursue larger market share, drop product lines, […]
Look at the amazing impact YOU made in Canada in 2024 – Community Impact Report
The SSVP in Canada once again delivered formidable assistance and love to our neighbours in need, as conveyed in the 2024 Community Impact Report. Combined, the value of the material support is staggering, as are the efforts to operate our non-profit stores and the initiatives to comfort those needy communities far, far away. What these […]
2025 Emmanuel Bailly Scholarship – From Campus to Community: Akayshia Paul Recognized for Her Dedication
The National Council of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is delighted to award this year’s Emmanuel Bailly Scholarship to Akayshia Paul. As a student at the University of Calgary, Akayshia has been an active volunteer with the SSVP since 2018. Her passion for community service shines through her leadership role in her parish’s […]
Fred Synnott – Known as “Fix-It-Fred” by his Many Vincentian Friends
Fred has been working at the SSVP store and delivering food and store vouchers for over 30 years. He is dedicated to fixing items and to serving in any way he can. This calm, kind, cheerful soul gets along with everyone and is very considerate when doing home visits. He is very dependable and never […]
Tales of Sea Cans Helping Neighbours: the North of 60 Project Trucks on in the West
Over the past couple years, the SSVP North of 60 project faced many challenges such as climate change, low river levels, fires, floods, river barge cancellations, increased trucking expenses, increased ocean barge expenses and a rise in inflation. The determination and resiliency of many, both locally and in the northern communities has formed a partnership that […]