The Society of St. 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.
As Vincentians, this implies that we:
Purpose of the Society
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides emergency help for people in difficult circumstances, whether in need of food, clothing, medication, or threatened with eviction or discontinued utilities. Assistance from the SSVP is not intended to be a means of continuing support. We encourage people to become self-sufficient.
St. Mary’s Conference
In Lindsay, the SSVP was formed in 1923, and presently has 30 active members. We unite our work with students, parishioners, and friends and with volunteers from five local churches at the Central Food Cupboard on Monday and Friday mornings. As well, we provide assistance by phone and our extensive Christmas basket program, adopt-an-angel and giving tree.