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Organization:
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Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - Ottawa Central Council
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Phone Numbers:
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Leave a message 613-241-1225
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Address:
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207 Bank St, Suite 308
Ottawa, ON
K2P 2N2
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Map
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Hours:
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There are no office hours * messages are taken daily
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Executives:
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Patrick Nzobo - President
Steve Dore - Vice President
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Service Description:
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Central services to any person in need upon request through referral to appropriate Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) conferences in Ottawa or to the SSVP Store * accepts donations in money and in kind and provides receipts for income tax purposes * coordinates Society's activities in the City of Ottawa * volunteer opportunities available
Assistance available includes:- home visits and in-home needs assessment
- food vouchers
- food delivery from a food bank
- clothing
- furniture
- friendly visiting programs
- social justice focused on systemic changes
Assistance may be available for the following:- utility assistance (heat, hydro, water, etc.)
- financial assistance for emergencies/essentials
- eviction assistance/homelessness prevention
- post-secondary education fund
- individual and cause advocacy
- disaster relief (local and international)
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Application:
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Call Central Council and leave a message or fill out the form available on the Getting Help page of the website
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals in need * assistance listed under the "Assistance may be available for the following" section of the description are only available for individuals who have exhausted every other option available; the Society can refuse any financial request if other options have not been explored first
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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French reception * French interpretation available upon request
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