Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - Ottawa Central Council

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

Leave a message 613-241-1225

Website:

www.ssvp.on.ca

Address:

207 Bank St, Suite 308
Ottawa, ON
K2P 2N2

Hours:

There are no office hours * messages are taken daily

Executives:

Patrick Nzobo - President

Steve Dore - Vice President

Public Contacts:

Bernie Hartlin - Executive Member - Treasurer - Communications

Service Description:

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)

Fees:

None

Application:

Call Central Council and leave a message or fill out the form available on the Getting Help page of the website

Eligibility / Target Population:

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

Languages:

English ; French

Language Notes:

French reception * French interpretation available upon request

Area Served:

Ottawa (City of)