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 […]
Jim and Sue Bailey – An Outstanding Vincentian Couple Team
Cécile Pinard-Prince – A Pillar of Our Team at SSVP Victoriaville, QC
For over 25 years, Cécile has been an integral part of the St-Alphonse Conference, taking on many roles: receptionist, home visitor, secretary, and archivist. Her experience and deep knowledge of our community make her an invaluable resource. We often turn to her for guidance and insight. Her unwavering commitment, dedication, and joyful spirit make her […]
Vancouver Island PC more active than ever
The Social Concern Office (SCO) is set up to offer emergency assistance for food or clothing, that is, assistance required because of difficult circumstances arising that were perhaps unforeseen and beyond the control of the individual. The Food Pantry remains a crucial community resource, serving 746 individuals in January and 636 in February, with March […]
Listening Sessions Coming Your Way: Let’s Keep Hearing from You!
In January, the National Strategic Plan Committee launched a nationwide survey for members, volunteers, and employees of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. This survey marked the first step in a broader consultation process aimed at reaching as many voices as possible. Its purpose is to spark meaningful conversations across with the Society and […]
“St. Vincent’s on Huron”
SSVP inaugurates its first affordable housing project in London Ontario The outreach and hard work paid off: on April 3, 2025, the London Particular Council of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul held a groundbreaking ceremony of its affordable housing project “St. Vincent’s on Huron”, attended by the nearby community, affordable housing partners, donors, […]