Society of St. Vincent de Paul - London Particular Council
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) helps people in need across London through parish-based volunteer groups (conferences) that visit people and can offer help such as food and, at the local group's discretion, help toward rent or utility bills. Help is arranged through the local conference for your area, coordinated by the London Particular Council.
What you get
Free local help
Who it's for
People in financial need in the London area.
This takes you to the official website
What to have ready
Documents they may ask for
- Government ID for everyone in your household, if available
- A copy of your lease or rent agreement
- Recent rent receipt, ledger, or proof of what you owe
- Recent pay stubs, benefit statement, or income proof
- ODSP, Ontario Works, CPP, OAS, or other benefit statement if you have one
- Recent bank statement, if the program asks for it
What to say when you call
“Hi, I am looking for housing help. Can you tell me if this program fits my situation, what documents I need, and whether there is anyone who can help me apply?”
If no one answers, leave your name and number slowly, then try 211 while you wait.
Can I get this?
You have a good chance if this sounds like you:
- People in financial need in the London area
- Help is discretionary and arranged through the local SSVP conference covering your neighbourhood or parish
What to do next
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The fine print
More details about the money
Varies and is discretionary, depending on the local conference's resources. Can include food and, sometimes, help toward rent or utility bills. It is not a guaranteed dollar amount.
Amounts and eligibility change. Confirm the current figure with the program administrator through the official link before you rely on it.
The full eligibility rules
People in financial need in the London area. Help is discretionary and arranged through the local SSVP conference covering your neighbourhood or parish.
Good to know
CORRECTED 2026-06-13. The official SSVP London Particular Council page lists a central council contact: 585 York Street, London, ON N6B 1R6, phone (519) 438-7071, email president@ssvplondon.com. The draft's Holy Family Conference details (email holyfamily@ssvplondon.com and phone 519-472-0057 ext. 2) were NOT on the official page, so they were replaced with the verified central council contact. SSVP help is decentralized across parish conferences and is discretionary, so dollar help for rent/utilities is not guaranteed - confidence kept at medium for that reason, though the contact details are now verified.
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