THE SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL is a lay Catholic organization whose MISSION is:
To live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice and joy.  The Mission of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul implies that as Vincentians we: 
1) see Christ in anyone who suffers
2) come together as a family 
3) have personal contact with the poor  and
4) help in all possible ways.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
Poverty is prevalent in Oakville but not always visible.  1 in 10 children in Halton are living in poverty. Within the parish boundaries SSVP serves over 110 families who come to us for help. Our members who volunteer their time, visit the families, listen to them, build trust with them and after responding to the immediate needs of food insecurity connect them to programs, opportunities and resources that can help them to achieve their goals.  We will walk alongside families to help them to a better life. After food assistance and providing a fresh food box each month, we focus on the areas of health, education and well-being.  This can include purchase of refurbished laptops, help accessing the government grants for education such as the Canada Learning Bond, urgent dental care and activities for children such as sports camps and programs. Additionally, we support the families at Christmas time and Back to School time with a parish supported drive.

IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE: 
Please call 289-300-1023 and a member of SSVP will contact you.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Our capacity to assist the families is dependent on funds that we receive from the congregation and our friends, families and other supporters who generously make SSVP a focus of their charitable giving. As well as our monthly poor box collection after the masses, we try to make giving easy for our donors and have three links to online donation opportunities.  For one off giving and for monthly commitments.

Donate to Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP):
Canada Helps - https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/society-of-st-vincent-de-paul-mary-mother-of-god-parish/
SSVP Halton Particular Council - http://www.ssvphaltonpc.org/Donate.htm

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul has blue donation envelopes available in the Narthex. If you would like a tax receipt for your contributions that are not made online, please feel free to use these envelopes.

DONATIONS OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS/CLOTHING: 
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul at Mary Mother of God Parish does not have the ability to store items for the families.  If you have furniture or clothing to donate please contact the SSVP Hamilton Furniture Store +1 (905) 549-3902, SafetyNet for clothing or furniture https://www.safetynetservices.ca or contact Habitat for Humanity Halton -  905-637-4446.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED:
If you wish to volunteer with the Society please email Judith Nunn nnuncj@me.com or Marita Correa maritacorrea@hotmail.com our volunteer coordinators to find out more.