Purpose of the SVP
Assisting the poor, disadvantaged and marginalised.
Potted history
Founded in 1833 by Blessed Frederic Ozanam, together with five other students.
Vincentian virtues
Simplicity, humility, selflessness, meekness, zeal.
Practical assistance
Visits, provision of essentials, assisting the homeless, shops, twinnage with SVP conferences overseas.
Funding
Collections, direction of funds, fund-raising efforts
Organisation of the SVP
Conferences, district councils, central councils, national councils (with boards and committees).
Local conferences
Regular meetings, prayer and spiritual readings, meeting management and meeting reports.
Training for work
Personal development, counselling assistance, apprenticeship.