This month we recognize the amazing Yola Bonin. At 96 years young, Yola remains an active member of the community, helping several organizations including Women in Crisis and Christmas Cheer. She also enjoys helping at the raffle table at the St Gregory’s bake sales. Here at St. Vincent Place, Yola joined the Soup Kitchen team Read More
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The Fight Hunger Games Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in coming on board as a sponsor for this great new event? Take a look at the opportunities we’ve got, or contact Sara to work out something else that works for you! Email vincentplacepr@shaw.ca or call 705-253-2770 ext. 4.
Volunteer Recognition – Jennifer Sarlo
Coming on the heels of an extremely successful Coldest Night of the Year event, how could we spotlight any volunteer other than Jennifer Sarlo? Jen works extremely hard year-round as a St. Vincent Place volunteer, leading a team in the Soup Kitchen, but things kick into high gear for her in November and December as Read More
Volunteer Recognition – Gerry Byrne
Gerry Byrne is our volunteer Soup Kitchen Coordinator. He’s been here as long as anyone can remember, coming on board about 15 years ago when St. Vincent Place first opened. In addition to his coordinating soup kitchen teams, Gerry himself serves Wednesday dinners on the Knights of Columbus team and frequently makes the soup for Read More
Volunteer Recognition – Tammy Nisbett
Tammy is a fantastic volunteer in our Thrift Store. She started in November 2017 through the United Way but continues to be a hard worker. Elizabeth, our Thrift Store Manager, says that Tammy “puts her touch on the books and shoes. You can tell when they’ve had the ‘Tammy Touch.’” Charlotte, our Thrift Store Associate, Read More
Thrift Store Closing for Holidays
Please note that our thrift store will be closed at 1:00 pm on Monday, December 24 and will not reopen until Friday, January 4. During this time, we will unfortunately not be able to accept any donations to the thrift store. Please hold onto them for now, and call the store at 705-541-9478 on January Read More
Volunteer Recognition – Linda Lapish
Linda volunteers in our Food Bank.
Surprise Sale!
On Tuesday November 6 and Wednesday November 7, our Thrift Store is holding a surprise bag sale! For two days only, fill a large bag (available at the store) with clothing* for only $5! *Outerwear not included.
Volunteer Recognition – Fran Barker
Fran volunteers in our food bank as our Food Bank Coordinator. Here, in her words, is a bit about her and what she does here.