St Vincent de Paul Society (England & Wales), London Videos

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Today is #InternationalYouthDay, a day which brings awareness to youth issues and celebrates the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society. Through our Twinning work, we help young people in developing countries with person-to-person support. We supported Latisha with financial aid which enabled her to pursue the college education she'd hoped for. Inspired by the kindness of the SSVP, Latisha now gives back to her community in Grenada, supporting young people with their schoolwork and visiting people struggling with sickness. Learn more about our work today. https://svp.org.uk/twinning-and-overseas-aid

When you shop with us, every purchase you make helps us to support someone in real need. Whether you’re looking to update your wardrobe or treat your family or friends to something unique, you can find beautiful sustainable, ethically sourced and recycled pieces on our eBay shop! Shop today! https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/stvincentsshop

Our free-of-charge SVP bereavement café in Droitwich offers a safe place for bereaved people to come together monthly and gain vital support. The initiative was set up by volunteer members of our Sacred Heart Conference to help tackle loneliness and isolation in their community. During #BereavementAwarenessWeek, Conference President Gina Pilley was invited to speak to Wychavon Council staff about the project. Following the talk, a request was made for the SVP conference to open a second bereavement café in Evesham! The second bereavement project will offer a seven-week Bereavement Journey Course, as well as an opportunity for people to socialise and move forward in their lives. The first café session in Evesham will take place on Tuesday 23 July. Learn more about our community work today. https://svp.org.uk/

Big prizes and a bigger impact… Join our charity raffle this summer and help us raise funds to tackle loneliness, isolation, food poverty and more throughout England and Wales. Prizes to be won are: 1 x £5,000, 1 x £1,000, and 15 x £100! Enter today! https://giving.give-star.com/online/saint-vincent-de-paul-society-england-and-wales/svp-summer-raffle-2024-00ae8?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1vEOTKlIwHy6w3EtQbuMxwe977aNmEiaFTFpTu6n7CgVKv1-FDfvp9-AY_aem_KJNDX4vzzqm79jlpao-RHw

Win big and give back! Support us in tackling poverty in all its forms with each entry to the #SVPWeeklyLottery! Enter today to be in with a chance of winning £25,000. https://svp.affinitylottery.org.uk/terms-conditions

This #SocialMediaGivingDay why not support us to help more people struggling with food insecurity, loneliness and isolation throughout England and Wales? Through regular giving, you can help us to provide vital person-to-person support to families and individuals who feel they have nowhere else to turn. Help us make a difference today. https://shorturl.at/aavVJ

This #ThankYouDay, we'd like to acknowledge the phenomenal efforts, kindness and dedication of our staff, members and volunteers who work to support vulnerable families and individuals throughout England and Wales. By offering a listening ear, providing emergency food and clothing, raising vital funds, and more, they bring light and hope to those who need it most. Learn more about the SVP's work today. https://svp.org.uk/our-work

Just one day to go until the #GeneralElection2024! Vincentian Priest Fr Roche shares his thoughts on how we can approach tomorrow's #GeneralElection and the importance of using our voice. Access free resources from the SVP and CAFOD to support you today! https://svp.org.uk/encounter #AYOE #AYearOfEncounter #GE2024

Our National President Elaine Heyworth explains the power of using our collective Catholic voice to shed light on the #SocialJustice issues we see every day from #TheCostOfLivingCrisis to #RegionalInequalities. Help the SVP and CAFOD encourage action by emailing your candidates today! https://act.svp.org.uk/page/151684/action/1?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0wrw5jaNLMCfg1IsONnfTtOLFfEwmqNbvDFXx4i-8xc1Fek8lGQCnVDaU_aem_aA25W3k7oblMF0SFaLk_wA

“The situation at the minute for people struggling to make ends meet is worse than it’s ever been before…It’s important that we should be informed voters and be able to make the right decisions about candidates.” Joanna, President of our Our Lady Immaculate Conference in Whitstable believes we should come together to tell candidates about the issues we see every day in our communities and ensure we are informed voters ahead of next week’s General Election. Email your candidates today. https://act.svp.org.uk/page/151684/action/1?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0wrw5jaNLMCfg1IsONnfTtOLFfEwmqNbvDFXx4i-8xc1Fek8lGQCnVDaU_aem_aA25W3k7oblMF0SFaLk_wA #AYOE #SocialJustice #GE2024

Beck from our National Office team emphasises the importance of speaking up for those in need and encouraging candidates to build a better future for everyone in our communities. You can get involved in #AYearOfEncounter and encourage meaningful action alongside the SVP and CAFOD. Email your candidates today. https://act.svp.org.uk/page/151684/action/1 #AYOE #SocialJustice #GE2024

Today is the last day of #VolunteersWeek, a time to reflect on the importance of our #volunteers and their dedication to providing person-to-person support to people in need. If you’d like to make a difference in your local community, volunteer with us today! https://forms.office.com/e/HUPgKUWM7d

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National President of the SVP, Elaine Heyworth, shares her thoughts on why it's so important to engage with prospective MPs ahead of the upcoming General Election, to share our concerns about the issues that matter to us, and use our collective Catholic voice for the common good. Together with CAFOD, we want to make sure our next politicians make tackling poverty a priority. Access free resources and join us ahead of the General Election in July. https://svp.org.uk/encounter #AYOE #SocialJustice #GeneralElection #GE2024

Today is the last day of #CatholicLegacyWeek but you can pledge your gift to the SVP at any time. In a final act of gratitude, Helen left a gift to the SVP in her will, ensuring that others would receive the same kindness, companionship, and practical support that she had cherished from our volunteers. If you’d like to leave a #LegacyOfKindness like Helen, download our free will guide here: https://svp.org.uk/sites/default/files/2023-05/4727%20SVP%20Legacy%202023%20Will%20Guide-2023-04-21%20%282%29.pdf You can also sign up for our free will-writing service today. act.svp.org.uk/page/109716/data/1

£25,000 is up for grabs with the #SVPWeeklyLottery! Don’t miss out on the chance to win our top cash prize whilst helping us to fight poverty in all its forms! You can enter today for as little as £1. Enter now. https://svp.affinitylottery.org.uk/results/ #Charity #Fundraising

Today we are celebrating #180YearsofSVP! From the day the St Vincent de Paul Society (England and Wales) was founded on 12 February 1844 to today, we have been committed to our mission of providing vital person-to-person support to those most in need. We look forward to celebrating this milestone throughout 2024 and sharing some of our proudest moments! Learn more about our mission today. https://svp.org.uk/about-us #SVPEnglandWales #Charity

Today we launched our latest report, From the Frontline – Tackling Regional Inequalities from the Ground Up! With calls to our support line increasing by 49%, we know first-hand how serious the issue of regional inequality is today. Our research shines a light on the work of our frontline services and calls for urgent action from Government. Read more. https://svp.org.uk/levelling-up

Many of us have heard the phrase ‘levelling up’ when it comes to regional inequality, but what does it really mean? Our teams on the frontline see the impact of regional inequality first-hand. We use these insights to make recommendations to policymakers and help to tackle the root causes of poverty and inequality. Learn more today. https://svp.org.uk/levelling-up

Whether through a cup of tea and a conversation or by providing vital food, clothing and wellbeing support, we are here to help individuals and families without judgement. The staff and volunteers at our community support centres had another busy Christmas in 2023 going the extra mile to bring care, peace, relief and security to those most in need. Thanks to your kind donations, we can continue changing lives for the better. If you’d like to support our St Vincent’s centres, please donate today. https://fundraising.svp.org.uk/page/136970/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=FB_Organic