May 8, 2019 by Director of Systemic Change Marg Beach: The SSVP Brant Thrift Store went out to the Stepping Stones Resource Centre at Riverside Gardens on May 8th to coincide with a children’s after school activity. A variety of our jewellery was put on display. Each child was able to choose a gift for their mother for Mother’s Day. Gift bags and boxes were also supplied so that each piece of jewellery was ready for giving. Continue reading “Mother’s Day Outreach by SSVP Brant Thrift Store”
October 1, 2018, Brantford, ON.
It is a feeling of excitement, moving into a new home.
That’s the feeling shared by Pat Lenz, President of The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Brant, her executive and the many Vincentian volunteers who work in their Thrift Store. “This move has been at least three years in the making since we decided to sell our store on Colborne Street and purchase the former Crosby Cable YMCA building at 143 Wellington Street, (at Clarence), ” said Ms. Lenz.
Continue reading “FINALLY – The opening of our new Thrift Store!”
August 27, 2018, Brantford, ON
It is the right thing at the right time for the right reasons.
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Brant (SSVP Brant) has never been more excited about having a Sale. Everything on the first floor is on sale for 50% off. However, this is no ordinary sale. This is a moving sale. Continue reading “Moving day is fast approaching!”
SSVP Brant understands the value of a good Christmas, especially to families with young children. So we support Brantford Food Bank in its Christmas Baskets program as they serve our neighbours in need.
In her last year as a student at Assumption College, Meghan Josling did a work placement at the St. Vincent de Paul Valu Shoppe in Brantford. Because she made such a connection with her fellow volunteers, Meghan returns to help out on holiday breaks from her schooling at Mohawk College.
Meanwhile Meghan continues her pursuit of excellence in sport. Check out this most recent news from the Brantford Expositor, Friday, February 9, 2018:-
