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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 St. Vincent de Paul Society provides outreach in our neighbourhoods to clients in need and providing food vouchers, bus tickets, gift cards, food bags, bag lunches and vouchers for clothing, furniture and household goods.
BROWN BAG LUNCH
There is a Brown Bag Lunch beginning at 11:00am on Fridays at the Spirit and Life Centre (beside St. Joseph Church). This is offered to anyone that is in need of a healthy lunch.
FOOD, CLOTHING, FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS ASSI
STANCE
For anyone in need of other assistance, they must visit the church relating to the parish boundaries that they live in (Chatham only). To find out which boundaries you live in, see the map below or contact the office by calling 519-352-9483.
If you live within the boundaries of Blessed Sacrament Parish, food, clothing and furniture vouchers are available on Thursdays from 1:00-2:30pm at Blessed Sacrament Church (145 Victoria Ave).
If you live within the boundaries of St. Ursula and St. Joseph Parishes, clients may visit the Spirit and Life Centre, located beside St. Joseph Parish (180 Wellington St W), on Fridays from 11:30am - 1:30pm to visit the food pantry. They are no longer giving out vouchers/gift cards.
For more information or if you wish to volunteer, please contact the office at 519-352-9483.
TO DONATE:
Donations for the St. Ursula and St. Joseph St. Vincent de Paul are to be submitted to St. Ursula or St. Joseph Parish.
Donations for the Blessed Sacrament and St. Agnes St. Vincent de Paul are to be submitted to Blessed Sacrament Parish.
By cash or cheque
Place in an envelope with your name and address and indicate which St. Vincent de Paul Conference the donation is for. Cheques should be payable to the appropriate parish according to the information listed above under "To Donate."
E-transfer
Please use the appropriate parish email according to the information listed above under "To Donate."
Blessed Sacrament – [email protected]
St. Joseph – [email protected]
St. Ursula – [email protected]
Please include in comments which St. Vincent de Paul Conference the donation is for, as well as your name and address.
Online
Go to chathamcatholic.ca/giving and click the button under on line donations.
Select the appropriate parish QR code.
Select Donation from Individual/Group and in comments enter which St. Vincent de Paul Conference the donation is for.
All donations to both St. Vincent de Paul Conferences will receive tax receipts after the end of the year.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL STORE - ChathamIf you are in need of clothing, furniture and household items at a budget-conscious price, visit the St. Vincent de Paul store. Inventory is always changing and you could find those items you absolutely need or treasures you can afford! Your support of the store allows us to help others.
Doing some spring/fall/winter/summer cleaning? We would dearly love to renew our inventory of clothing, furniture and other goods. Please consider us when donating your items. Our family of parishes hands out vouchers for the St. Vincent de Paul store, so by donating to us, you are helping your parishes as well. If you are unable to drop off your donations, please call the store at 519-354-0410. We will make an appointment for pick-up. Remember tax receipts are available, you only need to ask.
80 King St E ~ Tel: 519-354-1885 ~ Fax: 519-354-0859
For more information about the St. Vincent de Paul Organization: www.ssvp.on.ca