Record #: OCR0106 | Last Full Update: 21 May 2019 |
Names | |
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Alternate Name | Ottawa SSVP ; SSVP ; St Vincent de Paul ; St Vincent de Paul Society |
Location & Accessibility | |
Located In Community | Ottawa |
Address & Map | |
Mailing Address | 207 Bank St, Suite 308 Ottawa, ON K2P 2N2 |
Physical Access | Not Applicable |
Description and Services | |
Description (Service) | Central services to any person in need upon request through referral to appropriate Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) conferences in Ottawa or to the SSVP Store * accepts donations in money and in kind and provides receipts for income tax purposes * coordinates Society's activities in the City of Ottawa * volunteer opportunities available Assistance available includes: * home visits and in-home needs assessment * food vouchers * food delivery from a food bank * clothing * furniture * friendly visiting programs * social justice focused on systemic changes Assistance may be available for the following: * utility assistance (heat, hydro, water, etc.) * financial assistance for emergencies/essentials * eviction assistance/homelessness prevention * post-secondary education fund * individual and cause advocacy * disaster relief (local and international) |
Hours | There are no office hours * messages are taken daily |
Areas Served | Ottawa |
Eligibility | Individuals in need * assistance listed under the "Assistance may be available for the following" section of the description are only available for individuals who have exhausted every other option available; the Society can refuse any financial request if other options have not been explored first |
Application | Call Central Council and leave a message or fill out the form available on the Getting Help page of the website |
Languages | English ; French |
Fees | None |
Service Categories | Clothing Vouchers ; Disaster Recovery Services ; Donation Drop Off Points ; Food Banks ; Food Vouchers ; Friendly Outreach Programs ; Furniture ; Grocery Delivery ; Household Goods Donation Programs ; Household Goods Vouchers ; Individual Advocacy ; Non-Emergency Medical Transportation ; Rent Payment Assistance ; Student Financial Aid ~ College/University Students ; System Advocacy ; Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance ; Utility Assistance ; Volunteer Opportunities |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | Leave a message 613-241-1225 |
Website | www.ssvp.on.ca |
Primary Contact | Bernie Hartlin, Board of Directors, Executive Member |
Primary Executive | Bryan De Pape, President |
Alternate Executive | Pierre Hubert, Vice President |
Other Details | |
Established | 1800's |
Funding | Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 132410671 RR0003 |
Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
Print Material | Pamphlets |
Resources | Website |
Accreditation | No |