About Us
The mission of SVDP Rhode Island is to be an inclusive community that fosters personal transformation through friendship with and comprehensive service to those in need.
We envision a world in which faith, hope, and love transform communities and lives, and our service to those in need nurtures a just society for all.
Our administrative offices are located at 33 Webb Street, Cranston, RI. Our donation center is located at 25 Webb Street, Cranston, RI. You may reach us at 401-490-0822, or by emailing our executive director, Ms. Renee Brissette, at rbrissette – at – svdpri.org.
Board, Volunteers & Staff
SVDP Rhode Island Staff
Renee Brissette, Executive Director
Françoise Garrepy, Office Staff
Francis Brissette, Operations, eCommerce
Robert Gentile, Office Staff
Joel Cabrera, Warehouse Operations
Wilson Espinal, Driver
Eli Saker, Driver
Ricardo Silverio, Warehouse Staff
Andy Espinal, Warehouse Staff
Willy Espinal, Warehouse Staff
SVDP Rhode Island Volunteers
Trisha Bam, Office Volunteer
Estelle Bam, Necessities Volunteer
Sr. Mercian Hassett, Office Volunteer
Mary Palumbo, Office Volunteer
Kathleen Brissette, Office/Programs Volunteer
SVDP Rhode Island Board
Patricia Sickinger, President
Steve Brayer, Vice President
David Berube, Treasurer
Cynthia Cerullo, Secretary
Raymond Sickinger, Formation Coordinator
Paul Mancini, Legal Advisor
Rev. Giacomo Capoverdi, Spiritual Advisor
Peter Brissette, Assistant Spiritual Advisor
Carol Hottenrott, East Bay District
Joan Gradilone, Southern District
Kathleen Brissette, Providence District
Susan Hoerner, West Bay District
Martha Perkins, Northern District
Renee’ Brissette, Executive Director
Legal Documents
501c3 IRS Tax Exemption Letter
RI Tax Exempt Certificate (Diocesan Council of Providence)
Employer Identification Number (EIN): 05-6010248
Local Conferences
SVDP Rhode Island comprises a statewide Council, five districts, 24 parish-based conferences, and one statewide youth conference. Use the tabs below to find local services, including conferences, food pantries, meal sites, and holiday aid. Note: Some conferences of SVDP Rhode Island operate clothing closets. Call ahead to find out if the conference closest to you offers clothing. Choice is often limited at these closets, and proper sizes may not be available. For acute clothing needs, contact our administrative office at 401-490-0822.
Conferences of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are composed of Vincentian volunteers who serve those in need in their local communities. At the heart of what we do is the “home visit,” so don’t be surprised if Vincentians ask to meet in your home (they will always arrive in pairs). Most of our conferences offer the range of basic needs assistance from rent and security deposits to assistance with medical and utility bills. Some have food pantries or meal sites, while others provide holiday assistance.
Providence/Cranston
St. Pius V Conference, Providence. 401-859-5800 ext. 121.
Holy Name Conference, Providence. 401-859-5800 ext. 110.
St. Mark Conference, Cranston. 401-942-1616 ext. 320.
St. Raymond Conference, Providence. 401-859-5800 ext. 120.
Holy Ghost, Providence. 401-859-5800 ext. 122.
West Bay
St. Vincent de Paul Conference, Coventry. 401-828-3090.
St. Joseph Conference, West Warwick. 401-859-5800 ext. 107.
St. Kevin Conference, Warwick. 401-921-0907.
East Bay/Aquidneck Island
St. Brendan Conference, Riverside. 401-301-6307.
Jesus Saviour Conference, Newport. 401-236-2453.
St. Joseph Conference, Newport. 401-258-5773.
Northern Rhode Island
Historic St. Joseph Conference, Cumberland. 401-426-9806.
Our Lady of Good Help Conference, Mapleville. 401-762-1834.
St. John Paul II Conference, Pawtucket. 401-744-5404.
Mary, Mother of Mankind Conference, North Providence. 401-225-4046.
St. Eugene Conference, Chepachet. 401-568-2700.
St. Philip Conference, Greenville. 401-949-2949.
Southern
St. Catherine Laboure, Westerly. 401-450-9749.
St. Mary/St. James Conference, Carolina. 401-364-9413.
St. Joseph Conference, Hope Valley. 401-218-1597
St. Francis Conference, Wakefield. 401-871-8936.