Society of St Vincent De Paul (SSVP)

The Society of St Vincent de Paul Society (SSVP) is an international Christian voluntary organisation dedicated to providing practical assistance to all in need – irrespective of ideology, faith, gender, ethnicity or age.

• Meetings:  We meet on Monday evenings in the Parish Hall from 6.30pm to 7.30pm to review last week’s work and to plan future work.
• Visits: We visit the sick and those at home, in hospital and in residential homes.
• Foodbank: runs Saturday mornings 8:30-10:30 in the Hall and is open to all, with no need for referral. Food bags are available throughout the week from our Church around Mass times.  Fuel poverty can be alleviated through our Foodbank. We do not offer cash to anyone.
• Prisoners: are supported through our contributions to the Dignity Fund of Prisoners Week Scotland and we are ready to help people leaving prison who lack means.
• Schools: are supported both through Mini Vinnies to develop the social witness of young people, and through practical assistance around the Cost of the School Day for families facing need. We work throughout the year, supporting uniform provision, Big Breakfast, support for transport and support around Christmas. All the schools in our locality work well with  St Columbkille’s SSVP.
• Transport For Sunday Mass: is available for people with mobility issues and is funded by SSVP

** Would you like to help us?
** Do you know anyone who needs assistance?
Phone 07935359292 or email: stcolumbkille@rcdom.org.uk.

** Would you like to donate?
Look out for our volunteers after Sunday Masses, or donate to our account:
Sort Code – 80-09-51 Acct. No.: 00661701.