Société de Saint-Vincent de Paul-Conseil national du Canada Society of Saint-Vincent de Paul-National council of Canada

St Joseph's Conference - What we do Persons in need will call the church and leave a voice mail requesting help usually food assistance On a weekly basis a member is assigned to monitor the calls. He or she will listen to the message then phone the caller and discuss their situation. If we can help arrange for a home visit if not direct the caller to the proper authorities or agencies in the neighborhood. Home visits are done by either one or two members depending on what is appropriate for the situation. Food requests - PC grocery gift cards. Clothing & small houshold items - National thrift store gift cards Walmart gift cards and Presto tickets if needed for transportation. Furniture - Beds and tables - Supplied by SSVP thrift store or the Salvaton Army thrift store. Other item requests - Obtained locally Other Activities Spring - Camp applications for boys and girls Spring & Fall - Bundleup weekends - Collection of used clothing shoes and linens for use by our society. Excess amounts sold in bulk to National Thrift stores. Summer & fall - Provide back to school help by the way of walmart gift cards for children attending school. Fall - Provide 'Winter coats for Kids' co-sponsored with the Knights of Columbus. Winter - Christmas Appeal - Provide PC & Walmart gift cards to families in need for food and toys for the kids. Man the poor boxes at the church.