“We must do what is agreeable to God. Therefore, we must do what Our Lord Jesus Christ did when preaching the Gospel. Let us go to the poor.”
Frederick Ozanam, founder of SSVP in 1833
Hello!! Welcome to SSVP Canmore.
In SSVP Canmore, you can support our mission in different ways.
Partner
As a partner in our community we work together to fulfill the urgent basic needs of people and families in the Bow Valley.
Volunteer
As a volunteer you can participate in monthly SSVP meetings, collect donations after masses once monthly and shop for groceries and gift cards to deliver to our partners.
Donate
As a donor, you make a financial gift that becomes groceries, gift cards, and other essential assistance for individuals and families facing hard times in our community.
“Serving Christ in Those in Need, with Love, Respect, Justice, and Joy”
-Frédéric Ozanam
Frédéric OzanamThe Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is an international lay Catholic organization whose mission is to live the Gospel by serving Christ present in people who are vulnerable or in need, with love, respect, justice, and joy.
Inspired by its founder, Frédéric Ozanam, who began this work in 1833, the Society continues today through small local groups committed to simple, practical service.
Partners and friends
Our mission is to offer concrete, close-at-hand support to our neighbours in the Bow Valley: we provide emergency assistance, carry out monthly grocery shopping and deliveries, and make grocery, gas, and restaurant cards available through local schools, health centres, and parishes. We also collect and distribute food donated at the parish, working with food banks and healthcare professionals to accompany, with dignity, those who need a little extra support.
Get to know us, become a partner or volunteer with SSVP.
Join us in simple, practical service to our neighbours — make a gift today.
✓ Live your faith
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