Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Halifax

09/30/2026

🧡 On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect on the severe housing crisis impacting Indigenous communities across Canada. 🍁Many Indigenous languages don't have a word for "homeless," a term that fails to encompass their deep ties to land and community.

This crisis extends beyond shelter; it's a disconnection from their ancestral lands and ways of life. We're committed to addressing these challenges with respect and collaboration. Let's continually advance toward reconciliation and justice.

🧡 En cette Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation, portons notre attention sur la crise du logement qui sévit dans les communautés autochtones partout au Canada. 🍁 Bien des langues autochtones n’ont pas de mot pour « sans-abri », une réalité étrangère à ces peuples si profondément enracinés dans le territoire et la communauté.

La crise actuelle surpasse le logement ; elle rompt leur relation à leurs terres ancestrales et leur mode de vie. Nous avons l’engagement d’aborder ces défis avec respect et collaboration. Continuons d’avancer vers la réconciliation et la justice.

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09/27/2026

💙 September 27 - Let us celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Vincent de Paul, patron of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. Today, we honour his legacy and his dedication to helping those in need.

Inspired by his thoughts and works, the members of the SSVP serve with love, respect, justice, and joy to alleviate the struggles of our neighbours in need.

Over the past year, our members have assisted more than 173,100 households, including 8,580 homeless individuals. Thanks to our special works, 96,115 meals were served at our soup kitchens, 215,835 people were served at our food banks, and 3,100 people were welcomed at our shelters and drop-in centres.

Thank you to all donors and the SSVP members for your dedication and passion! 🙏

💙 27 septembre - Célébrons le jour de fête de saint Vincent de Paul, patron de la Société de Saint-Vincent de Paul. Nous honorons aujourd’hui son héritage et son dévouement envers les personnes dans le besoin.

Inspirés par sa pensée et son œuvre, les membres de la SSVP servent avec amour, respect, justice et joie, pour alléger les difficultés de nos voisins dans le besoin.

Au cours de la dernière année, nos membres ont apporté leur aide à plus de 173 100 ménages, dont 8 580 personnes sans abri. Grâce à nos œuvres spéciales, 96 115 repas ont été servis à nos soupes populaires, 215 835 personnes ont été servies à nos banques alimentaires, et 3 100 personnes ont été accueillies à nos refuges et haltes-accueil.

Merci à tous les donateurs et membres de la SSVP pour votre dévouement et votre passion! 🙏

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09/23/2026

💚Help us stock the snack shelf! 💚
We’re looking for donations of granola bars, crackers, cookies, fruit cups, and other grab-and-go snacks.
Every snack helps! 💚

09/17/2026

🛍️ Volunteer at Hand in Hand Thrift Store — and help support neighbours in need across our community!

We’re currently recruiting volunteers to join the team at our Hand in Hand Thrift Store in Spryfield.

When you volunteer at Hand in Hand, your impact reaches far beyond the thrift store. Revenue generated by the store helps fund our charitable work throughout the community, supporting individuals and families experiencing financial hardship with:

❤️ Food and other basic necessities
🏠 Rent and housing-related needs
💡 Overdue utility bills
💊 Medication and health-related costs
🤝 And much more

A few hours of your time can make a meaningful difference. By joining our volunteer team, you’ll help keep Hand in Hand running while supporting our mission of helping neighbours in need.

📧 Interested in volunteering? Email us at [email protected] to learn more.

Please share and help us spread the word!

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09/14/2026

💙 Celebrating Frédéric Ozanam Feastday, the principal founder of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, who continues to inspire us: “I would like to embrace the world in a network of charity.” 🌎
Thanks to the more than 1,772,800 hours of time our 13,720 Canadian volunteers and members contributed last year, his vision is a reality, bringing help and comfort to our neighbours in need, each hour a valuable link in this network of solidarity, a gesture of love that connects people and brightens the lives of the most vulnerable.
On this special day, let’s remember the profound impact of our collective efforts and renew our commitment to expanding this network of charity to embrace even more hearts and communities. Thank you to each and every one of you for your dedication and passion. 🙌

💙 Célébrons le jour de fête de Frédéric Ozanam, principal fondateur de la Société de Saint-Vincent de Paul, dont les mots résonnent toujours avec force : « Je voudrais enserrer le monde dans un réseau de charité. » 🌎
Grâce aux 1 772 800 heures investies l’an dernier par nos 13 720 membres et bénévoles à travers le pays, sa vision s’est concrétisée, apportant aide et réconfort à nos voisins dans le besoin, chaque heure un maillon précieux dans ce grand réseau, un geste d'amour qui lie les personnes et illumine la vie des plus vulnérables.
En ce jour spécial, rappelons-nous de l'impact profond de nos actions collectives et renouvelons notre engagement à étendre ce réseau de charité pour qu'il englobe encore plus de cœurs et de communautés. Merci à chacun d'entre vous pour votre dévouement et votre passion. 🙌

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09/02/2026

09/01/2026

🚨Seniors Care Grant applications are now open until December 1, 2027

💻To apply or learn more please visit
https://www.novascotia.ca/apply-help-household-healthcare-and-home-heating-costs-seniors-care-grant or my office can assist you with a paper copy or we can help you apply online at my office.

🧾Please remember to keep all receipts related in a safe spot!

If you would like to be added to our seniors directory to be notified of seniors grants please email my office at [email protected]

08/28/2026

One question we frequently get asked is: “What makes the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul different?”

One of the simplest answers is that we can help fill the gaps.

Our volunteers are not always constrained by rigid program mandates that dictate exactly what type of need qualifies for support. Instead, we meet people where they are, listen to their circumstances, and look for practical ways to help them move forward.

A call we received last year illustrates what that can mean.

A man had been injured and was trying to return to the workforce so he could support his family. He had an opportunity to work, but there was one problem: he needed a pair of work boots.

Without the boots, he couldn't work. Without the work, he couldn't earn an income to buy groceries, pay his bills, or maintain stable housing for his family.

The need was simple. The consequences of leaving it unmet were not.

So we helped with the boots.

That is the kind of gap the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul can often fill. Sometimes preventing a much larger crisis doesn't require a massive intervention—it requires someone willing and able to respond to the need directly in front of them.

A pair of boots can be more than a pair of boots. Sometimes, they're a pathway back to work, stability, and independence.

If you'd like to help us continue filling these gaps across Nova Scotia, consider volunteering, donating, or simply sharing our work with others.

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