St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) marked the start of construction on its new Center for Purpose, Hope, and Mission with a symbolic shovel and groundbreaking ceremony on its main campus just south of downtown Phoenix.
The 26,162-square-foot center will serve as a hub for community engagement, volunteerism, advocacy efforts and mission-driven programming. It will have an airy check-in lobby, a flexible assembly space, several versatile gathering spaces, conference rooms and a large, shaded courtyard all with community in mind.
“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.”…