Ways to Give
Donate
Fast, Safe, and Secure.
Donating online is safe, secure and fast. Please consider setting up a recurring monthly donation.
Thank you for your support
By Telephone
Please call our office at 250-727-0007 and our administration team will be happy to help with your donation.
By Mail
Mail your donation to our administration office located at 4353 West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3E8.
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul does not recommend sending cash through the mail.
In Person
Drop your donation off at our administration office at 4353 West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3E8.
Leave a Gift in your Will
Legacy giving is an impactful way for you to support those served by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Vancouver Island.
To discuss making a gift, please contact Heather Jones, Director of Communications & Fundraising at 250-727-0007 or email hjones@svdpvictoria.com.
Gifts of Shares and Securities
A gift of publicly-traded securities, such as stocks, bonds or mutual funds, can be made to the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Vancouver Island by following these simple directions:
- Contact your financial advisor and advice them of your wishes.
- Contact Heather Jones, Director of Communications & Fundraising at 250-727-0007 ext. 2056 or hjones@svdpvictoria.com to discuss further details.
Thank you for your support
Donate Goods
Please be advised that we are no longer doing any donation pick-ups.
Our thrift stores at 735 Cloverdale Ave and 2784 Claude Road are accepting drop-off donations.
Please call ahead to ensure they have the capacity to accept your donation. We are not accepting any furniture donations at this time. Thank you for your understanding.
The proceeds from the stores go towards the services we provide with the Society such as childcare, day programs for persons with diverse abilities, senior housing, emergency housing, food pantry, and tax preparation. We provide vouchers for people in need to be used in our stores to purchase donated products. We would like to thank everyone who continues to donate to our locations and support us by shopping within our stores.
*Please note we cannot accept donations of goods at our Administration office at 4353 West Saanich Road*
In Kind Donations
Please consider having a donation drive to assist with the following items:
- Socks and Underwear
- Gloves and Scarves
- Toques/Hats
- Thermal underwear
- Warm Jackets
- Blankets
- Sleeping Bags
- Tents
- Toiletries
- Backpacks
- Sunscreen
- Bottled Water
- Rainwear
- Household goods- dishes, glasses, pots, pans
If you need assistance or have questions about how and where to drop off donations of food or personal items such as those listed above, please call the Administration Office at 250-727-0007. We cannot accept donations of these items at the Administration Office.
Food Drives
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul distributes over $1M worth of food annually on Vancouver Island. Much of that food is donated by the community. It is imperative that the Society receive these donations in order to continue to provide the support to those in need. If you would like to organize a food drive in your workplace, school, parish, or community please contact:
South Vancouver Island: Please contact our administration office at:
Northern Vancouver Island:
In 2022, you've helped us meet over 22,426 requests for help from more than 5,529 individuals and 1,837 children... Your donation supports services that impact the lives of those individuals.