Activities and Programs Undertaken by St. Vincent de Paul

St. Vincent de Paul is a voluntary Christian society; the society uses

teachings from the gospel and catholic social values - attempting to

live following god's guide - ' to love God and to love thy neighbour.'

S.V.P works with poor and disadvantaged people and works of charity

are not alien to the society and are involved in a wide range of

activities to aid and support those in need.

The society operates a strategy of support and friendship, promotes

self-sufficiency and works for social justice.

Firstly SVP is the largest provider of accommodation for homeless

people in Ireland. The hostels provide a range of accommodation to

meet both the long-term and short-term needs of homeless men and

women. These hostels provide facilities to help/aid people to enter

society i.e. education, employment, skill training and personal

development.

The society provides holiday breaks for individuals and families who

are unable to have one with their own funding. The holidays offered

vary between bed and breakfast, holiday centres or day trips across

Ireland. The younger generations are taken on camping trips and

adventures and some make pilgrimages to Lourdes.

Another aspect of development is the provision of housing projects in

Ireland. The projects are groups of houses and apartments placed in

local areas to provide for the needs of vulnerable people or older men

and women who require supported long term accommodation.

Voluntary members who provide support and a caring service for those

in need of help and use the society to improve their options manage

all of these schemes. People who come to SVP in need whether its

financial, emotional or practical can all be assured of help because

in the image of Jesus SVP celebrates compassion and open opportunity

for all.

For example the SVP aim to respond to the need of every Christian to

bring the love of Christ tom those in trouble - " I was hungry and you

gave me food" (Matthew 25) Therefore the main aim is to provide a

service to firstly comfort and give relief but more importantly the