We are thrilled to announce that construction has started on the Center for Purpose, Hope and Mission, located on St. Vincent de Paul’s campus in Phoenix, AZ. Since 1946, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) has been dedicated to helping feed, clothe and house individuals and families in Arizona who are in need.

The 26,162-SF center will serve as a focal point for community engagement, volunteerism, advocacy efforts and mission-driven programming. The building will feature a spacious check-in lobby, flexible assembly space, several gathering spaces, conference rooms and a large, shaded courtyard, all designed with the community at heart. 

As the general contractor of the project, we are honored to continue our partnership with SVdP, as we previously built Ozanam Manor and De Paul Manor, which both provide critical shelter space for the nonprofit’s interim housing program. 

“Ryan Companies is incredibly proud to continue our long-standing partnership with St. Vincent de Paul, an organization that provides such vital support to our community and neighbors in their time of need,” said John Strittmatter, Southwest region chairman, Ryan Companies. “Our construction team looks forward to delivering the Center for Purpose Hope and Mission, which will advance SVdP’s critical mission and serve as a beacon of hope for many years to come.” 

We are waiving our construction fee on the project to aid in SVdP’s efforts of creating a place of hope and a center for service. Progressive Roofing will also be donating the roof for the building. 

“Providing common ground for people across our community to come together to serve one another and experience the joy of service has always been an equal part of our mission,” SVdP Rob & Melani Walton Endowed CEO Shannon Clancy said. “Our new Center for Purpose, Hope, and Mission gives that important work a formal home. It will be an inspiring place where members of our community can gather to learn, advocate, and belong — while working together to build the kind of community where everyone can thrive.” 

The project is expected to be completed by Q4 2026.