ST VINCENT DE PAUL, ST MARIA GORETTI CONFERENCE, SCARBOROUGH
Legal name: Société de Saint-Vincent de Paul-Conseil national du Canada Society of Saint-Vincent de Paul-National council of Canada
The St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Maria Goretti Conference in Scarborough provides direct assistance to people experiencing poverty and hardship across the GTA. Volunteers visit those in need in their homes, offering emergency financial aid, food, clothing, and other essential support. The organization also helps individuals access additional social services and community resources. By working one-on-one with families and individuals, the conference addresses immediate crises while building relationships based on dignity and respect. The work is rooted in Catholic social teaching but serves people of all backgrounds. Operating through volunteer-driven outreach, the St. Maria Goretti Conference has been part of a wider network of Vincentian communities for generations, focusing on practical help for those struggling to meet basic needs.