The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP) (www.svp.ie) charity is a Christian voluntary worldwide organisation, working with people experiencing poverty and disadvantage. Inspired by principal founder, Frederic Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul, the SVP seeks to respond to the call every Christian receives to bring the love of Christ to those in need:
In Walkinstown
The local branch (conference) of the SVP provides assistance in the following areas:
- Helping with household bills
- Providing shopping vouchers
- Sponsoring holiday breaks for less well-off children and elderly
- Assisting those unable to meet education costs
- Liaising with the local MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Services, who provide a free and confidential service for people in debt or at risk of getting into debt).
Contact
The Walkinstown SVP Conference can be contacted, at any time, via SVP Head Office (353 1 884 8200) and, if necessary, a home visit will be arranged within a couple of days. All contact with SVP is strictly confidential.
Funding
The generous support of parishioners provides much of the funds for the work of the local conference. This support includes personal donations as well as supporting the Monthly Church Grounds Collection and the annual indoor Church Collection before Christmas. If the need arises,
funds are also available from head office.
Membership
New members are always welcome. Please contact SVP Head Office (353 1 884 8200), if you are interested in getting involved, or contact the Parish Office