Member Toolbox
As Vincentians, we participate in a worldwide movement with its own unique history, spirituality, and organization. It is not enough to have a desire to serve those in need; to be effective, that desire must be formed and focused by the Rule and Statutes of the Society. We have a way of doing things that has been tested over our 180-year history. To be a Vincentian is to embrace that way, not rigidly or uncritically, but in a spirit of charity, friendship, and service.
For Vincentian leaders this is doubly true. By accepting positions of leadership, you have accepted responsibility for teaching and enforcing the Rule. You have also agreed to be accountable: to your donors and members; to the people you serve; to higher level Councils; and to the government, which has a natural role to play in ordering society towards the common good (Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1897-1905). This means scheduling and conducting meetings according the Rule, preparing and submitting required reports, tracking finances and “case” records, and other responsibilities.
The following resources are made available to all Vincentians, whether in leadership or not. If you have suggestions for additional material, please alert us. We want this “toolbox” to be an invaluable resource for all our members.
NOTE! If something you need isn’t here, always check the National Council website, which has an incredible range of materials addressing every topic of concern to Vincentians and Vincentian leaders. Visit that page here.
Board & Staff
SVDP Rhode Island Staff
Renee Brissette, Executive Director
Alix Bovill, Bookkeeper
Kat Brissette, Liaison
Nicole O’Leary, Office Staff
Fran Garrepy, Office Staff
Miguel Plasencia, Driver
Alex Geiser, Warehouse Staff
Ricardo Silverio, Warehouse Staff
Bernardo Bisono, Warehouse Staff
SVDP Rhode Island Board
Michael Vieira, President
Patricia Sickinger, Vice President
Tom Walsh, Treasurer
Susan Horner, Secretary
Rev. Giacomo Capoverdi, Spiritual Advisor
Paul Mancini, Legal Advisor
Carol Hottenrott, East Bay District
Mark Gordon, Southern District
Tom Walsh, West Bay District
Martha Perkins, Northern District
Agnes Chretian, Providence District
Renee Brissette, Executive Director
Safe Environment & S2Verify
As of April 1, 2018, all Vincentians in the Diocese of Providence must have completed a three-step process in order to conduct home visits or participate in special works that involve the public:
STEP ONE: Complete Safe Environment Training
STEP TWO: Read our Sexual Misconduct Policy and Code of Ethical Conduct
STEP THREE: Submit to a Background Check
The first two steps can be completed right here on this website. Step Three will take you to our background check vendor, S2Verify, which provides screening services to business and nonprofits, including the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. There is no cost to you. Simply click through the link below and follow the steps. You may have a copy of your report sent directly to you.
BEGIN THE PROCESS NOW!
Working With Our Friends in Need
Systemic Change & Voice of the Poor
Non-SVDP Agencies and Organizations
This is a list of other organizations and agencies that can provide assistance during your time of need. SVDP Rhode Island offers this list without endorsement and is not responsible for the level of service provided by these organizations.
Blackstone Valley Community Action
Comprehensive Community Action
Family Resources Community Action
Interfaith Dire Emergency Fund (Heating)
RI Department of Human Services
Legal Documents
501c3 IRS Tax Exemption Letter
RI Tax Exempt Certificate (Diocesan Council of Providence)
FY2017 IRS 990
Employer Identification Number (EIN): 05-6010248
Conference Organization and Conduct
Working With Landlords
Annual Reports, Census, and IRS 990 Reporting
ADDITIONAL FORMS
Local Conferences
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
Ss. John and James Conference, West Warwick. 401-821-7661.
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.
St. Lucy Conference, Middletown. 401-618-4996.
Northern Rhode Island
St. Joseph Conference, Cumberland. 401-426-9806.
Our Lady of Good Help Conference, Mapleville. 401-762-1834.
St. John the Baptist Conference, Pawtucket. 401-722-9054.
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 Labouré, Westerly. 401-450-9749.
St. Mary/St. James Conference, Carolina. 401-364-9413.
St. Joseph Conference, Hope Valley. 401-539-0677
St. Francis Conference, Wakefield. 401-871-8936.
DIOCESAN COUNCIL BOARD
Michael Vieira
President
Patricia Sickinger
Vice President
Tom Walsh
Treasurer
Susan Horner
Secretary
Rev. Giacomo Capoverdi
Spiritual Advisor
Paul Mancini
Legal Advisor
Renee Brissette
Executive Director
DISTRICT PRESIDENTS
East Bay District
Carol Hottenrott
Southern District
Mark Gordon
West Bay District
Tom Walsh
Northern District
Martha Perkins
Providence District
Agnes Chretian
SVDP RHODE ISLAND
25 Webb Street, Cranston, RI 02920
OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday: 9am to 3pm
CONTACT US
(401) 490-0822
INFO@SVDPRI.ORG
SVDP Rhode Island
Office Staff
Renee Brissette, Executive Director
Alix Bovill, Bookkeeper
Nicole O’Leary, Office Staff
Fran Garrepy, Office Staff
Kat Brissette, Liaison
Warehouse Staff
Miguel Plasencia, Warehouse Driver
Alex Geiser, Warehouse Staff
Ricardo Silverio, Warehouse Staff
Bernardo Bisono, Warehouse Staff
RESOURCE GUIDE
Rhode Island Resource Directory 2023
COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND RESOURCE LINKS
RI Energy: Payment Plans, Forgiveness, Discount Rates
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP VERIFICATION
Charlestown, Cranston, Cumberland, Exeter, Foster, Glocester, Hopkinton, Johnston, Little Compton, Lincoln, Middletown, New Shoreham, North Kingstown, Pawtucket, Portsmouth, Richmond, Smithfield, South Kingstown, Warwick, Westerly, Woonsocket
NEReval – Southern New England
Barrington, Bristol, Burrillville, Central Falls, Coventry, East Greenwich, East Providence, Jamestown, Narragansett, Newport, North Providence, North Smithfield, Providence, Scituate, Tiverton, Warren, West Greenwich, West Warwick
TEMPLATED FORMS