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Who are we

Vincentius Hasselt-Kortessem is a group of volunteers who try to offer support to fellow villagers who are struggling materially. We are a de facto association, a subdivision of the non-profit organisation Sint-Vincentius Nationale Raad van België. We do this mainly by providing a free food parcel every 2 weeks. Clothing, household items and toiletries are also offered. For this, customers pay a small symbolic contribution (administration costs). A small fee is also charged for clothing. Families with children receive extra attention.

Sponsors & Collaboration

Sponsors

 

We regularly receive financial or material support from:

 

  • vzw De Wroeter

  • Aldi Kortessem

  • Okay Kortessem

  • Fris.co graphic agency

  • Swennen Shoes

  • Smokey Squirrel

  • Magic tree/blossom

  • Rotary Bilzen Alden Biezen

  • Mill De Hollogne

 

Cooperation

 

Combating poverty is not limited to begging food but requires a much broader approach. That is why Vincentius Hasselt-Kortessem seeks cooperation with other partners who also focus on our target group.
This collaboration is already taking place with:

 

  • Public Social Welfare Centre & Hasselt municipality

  • vzw De Wroeter

  • CAW

  • Chiro

  • KZJ Zammelen

  • Firm

  • parishes

  • non-profit organization The Daybreak

  • Bellevuehoeve

  • Red Cross

  • local schools

  • Depot Margo

  • vzw Horizon

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Management

  • Chairwoman: Miet Wysmans

  • Financial management: Greg Claes

  • Secretary: Willy Stuyck

  • Core member: Jean Nijs & Wilhelmina Vangertruyden

In addition to this core, Vincentius can count on around 25 additional volunteers who enthusiastically assist with various activities.

History

During the period between the two world wars, a Vincentius association was already active in Kortessem, and was restarted in the 1990s.
On December 20, 1993, a foundation meeting appointed Mrs. Josée Valkeneers as 1st chair.
Between 1999 and 2007, Ms. Harry van Gemert took over the torch. Since 2008, the management has been in the hands of Mrs. Marèse Claesen.
The distributions initially took place at the home of Harry van Gemert (Vliermaalroot, Wintershoven) and via the parsonages of Guigoven and Kortessem, the old school building in Vliermaalroot and Driesmans in Vliermaal.

to land again under the church tower in Kortessem. From May 1, 2022 you can find us at Kapittelstraat 5 in 3720 Hasselt

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