Cover Me with Love
The “Cover Me with Love” program continues to thrive in London, Ontario, where it has been serving the community for the past 15 years. This initiative has supported countless individuals in the downtown area. Recently, the SSVP St. George Conference gathered over 100 coats and blankets, both new and gently used. Additionally, they collected 20 […]
Speed and flexibility are key to success for this Quebec non-profit
Moisson Mauricie – Centre du Québec has been recognized as one of the Top 10 food banks in Canada for four years by Charity Intelligence Canada. The SSVP in Trois-Rivières is one of its key partners and delivers their offerings through four neighbourhood distribution points in the city. A great partnership to support our neighbours […]
A Small Act That Makes a Difference!
Jean Denis Brisson gets up early every week to collect refundable cans and bottles from blue bins in downtown Saint-Augustin, Quebec, before the recycling truck arrives. The proceeds from their sale (over $4,530 since November 2023) are donated to the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. He encourages residents to separate these items in distinct […]
Mile$tone$ achieved by by Seeds of Hope Program
Two wonderful milestones have been reached with the Registered Education Saving Plan (RESP)/Canada Learning Bond (CLB) portion of the Seeds of Hope (SOH) project. The Seeds of Hope project equips Vincentians to be the link from awareness to access to resources, services and opportunities under the 3 pillars of Health, Education and Wellness (HEW). By […]
Guaranteed Basic Income – An Idea Whose Time Has Come!
The National Council board of Directors has approved the Society’s support for the Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) program as an effective process to help resolve poverty in Canada. The following is the first in a series of articles designed to educate our readers and followers on the program. Guaranteed Basic Income – An Idea Whose […]
SSVP Montréal Puts on a Magical Gratitude Event
On November 13, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Montreal had the pleasure of experiencing a magical moment during its first Recognition Evening. This event was an opportunity to thank the individuals and companies who, through their support, contribute to the mission of our organization. In a joyful, festive atmosphere and the contribution […]
How the SSVP Supported Ana
Ana’s Testimonial Ana moved to Canada in 2013, as a temporary foreign worker, working for a minimum wage, at a fast-food restaurant. Two years later Ana’s work permit expired. Even though she applied for a renewal long before, the government took 8 more months to renew Ana’s foreign worker permit. Without a work permit, you are not allowed to work and are exempt from […]
The SSVP featured speakers at the CAEH Homelessness Conference
During the last few days of October, Linda Dollard, Ray Burke and I were excited to represent the SSVP at the Canadian Association on Ending Homelessness’s National Conference entitled “lets end Homelessness together” amongst 2000 concerned activists and advocates in the space. We were treated to powerful speeches from experts with lived experience Guy Felicella […]
LISA – Hamlet of Ulukhatkok’s receptionist, food bank coordinator and main contact for the St Albert SSVP North of 60 Project, for a few years
Ulukhaktok, a beautiful and remote hamlet of 450 people, predominantly Inuvialuit (NW Canadian Inuit), is located on Victoria Island and on the shores of the Beaufort Sea, Arctic Ocean. The residents are rich with their traditions, language, and culture. Ulukhaktok is renowned world-wide for its art prints, sculptures and hand stitched traditional outerwear. Being a […]