St. Basil Conference

Who are we?
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is a Catholic lay organization.

Mission Statement
Mission and Values
The mission of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is to live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice and joy.

What is the Work of the Society?
We provide emergency assistance to those in need. We are here to support individuals and families as we would support a friend. No distinction is made as to religion, colour or creed.
 
Who did we help in St. Basil Parish area in 2012?
 

Home Visitations
Number of Homes Visited	334
Total Number of Visits to Those Homes	603
Number of Different Adults Served	571
Number of Different Children Served	269

 
How Can You Receive Assistance?

1. If you live in the St. Basil area, call 519-752-0243.  You will be asked to leave your name, address, phone number, number of people needing assistance and type of assistance you require.  The calls are picked up by a volunteer at 11 am Monday-Friday.
2. You will be visited by a Vincentian.  Depending on your need and funding availability, they may provide you with some or all of the following:
   • A blue slip for food and/or clothing
   • Food Voucher for fresh food
   • A yellow slip for furniture (dependent on supply)
3. You will then have to go to the Value Shoppe at 197 Colborne Street, Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Other Vincentians will be happy to help you get your dry goods, clothing and/or furniture.

How Can You Assist Us?

1. Donations are appreciated and can be dropped off at the store.  We need good used clothing, bedding and household items.
2. Call 519 751 0143 for pickup service for larger items like beds, couches, chairs, kitchen table & chairs, dressers, fridges, stoves, washers, dryers.
3. We also need food items like peanut butter, pasta, spaghetti sauce, tuna…
4. We are always looking for truck drivers and movers.  We provide the truck, gas, and insurance.
5. Volunteers to do home visits or to help in the store.
6. Cash donations of can be made to the Society through the Parish or the Store.

Brant Particular Council

What is the Structure of the St. Vincent de Paul Society?

The St Vincent de Paul Society has an organizational structure of ‘conferences’ and ‘councils’. Conferences are typically small groups of people based in a local school or church that meet together regularly to do good works in their local community by helping those impacted by poverty.  Our parish is home to the St. Basil Conference.

Representatives from the conferences in a geographic area join together to form a Council.  In our area Brant Particular Council was formed by the St. Vincent de Paul Societies at St. Basil Parish, St. Mary Parish, Blessed Sacrament Parish and St. Pius X Parish.  This council oversees the Value Shoppe and works to help the needy in Brant.

In Canada we also have Regional Councils and a National Council.  There is also an International Confederation of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.

How does Brant Particular Council interact with other community agencies?

1. The store has established a very positive rapport with the Ontario Works office.  Persons in Need who visit the Ontario Works office and receive a ‘start up allowance’ are directed to make their purchases at the SSVP store, as they know the SSVP store will provide good value and selection.
2. We support the St. Andrew's United Church Soup for the Soul Adult and Children's programs which offer free, nutritiously balanced meals.  We provide volunteers and monetary assistance for these programs ($4,000 from Particular Council and $2,400 from St. Basil St. Vincent de Paul in 2012.)

How does Brant Particular Council interact with other countries?

1. We support Dr. Andrew Alexander Simone, a Canadian physician, dermatologist and founder of Canadian Food For Children.  This charity collects funds and food for starving children around the world.
2. We, Brant Particular Council, are Twinned with St. Thomas More Conference, Fyzabad, Port-Of-Spain, Trinidad & Tobago sending them $3,000 in 2012.  Twinning is a 'special work' of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. It is one of fraternal union and sharing. This sharing is typically between a conference or council in a well-to-do community with a conference or council in a poor area.

How is St. Basil St. Vincent de Paul Society funded?  How do we spend your donations?
 

2012 Revenues:
Donations and Bequest to the Parish	$14,626
Funding from Brant Particular Council (Value Shoppe Revenue)	$9,000
Funding from Registered Charities	$656
Poor Box Collection	$1,409
Government Grants	0
Other	$3
Total Revenue	$25,694
2012 Expenditures:
Office Supplies	$128
Special Works (Food Vouchers & Donations to Soup for the Soul	$23,441
Total Expenses	$23,569

 
 
 
For assistance call: 519-753-9052
To donate: 519-751-0143
 
For those interested in helping out: http://www.ssvp.on.ca
 
Saint Vincent de Paul store in Brantford: http://downtownbrantford.ca/directory.php?&id=122