The Society of St. Vincent de Paul

What The Society of St. Vincent de Paul does

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP), operating as the Diocesan Council for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Diocese of Phoenix, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. The Phoenix chapter began operations in 2006 as the local arm of the international Society founded in Paris in 1833, and serves individuals and families across Central and Northern Arizona. SVdP delivers an integrated wraparound service portfolio organized around four pillars — Feed, Clothe, House, and Heal — encompassing 80+ community food pantries, five dining rooms, the 260-bed Washington Street Shelter, 60-bed Ozanam Manor transitional housing, 71-bed Rosalie's Place workforce housing, the Virginia G. Piper Dental Clinic for the uninsured, the newly opened Marion and Bob Auray Companion Animal Clinic, the First-Generation Scholarship Program, the Leadership in Action Fellowship, and the Workforce Opportunities Program.

The organization runs a volunteer-led operating model — approximately 95% of the 101–250-person workforce are unpaid Vincentian volunteers mobilized through local Catholic churches. Programmatic delivery is anchored in a network of physical sites and mobile outreach, including the Water Truck, summer heat relief operations, and the statewide Feeding Our Neighbors Together food drive executed with Safeway, Albertsons, iHeart Radio, and Arizona's Family 3TV/CBS 5.

SVdP's revenue model is multi-stream and nonprofit-native: individual and corporate donations, thrift-store retail sales of donated clothing and household items across multiple Phoenix-metro locations, fee-based priority donation pickup services (starting at $150 per pickup), community fundraising through food drives and the 1,000 Pounds Club, and public-sector co-funding (City of Phoenix and Maricopa County for the Washington Street Shelter). All services to beneficiaries are provided free of charge. The organization holds no subsidiaries, has no parent entity, and reports no publicly disclosed financials.

Name

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Legal name

Diocesan Council for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Diocese of Phoenix

Website

https://stvincentdepaul.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (Phoenix Diocese) is a Phoenix-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing integrated food, shelter, healthcare, workforce, and education services to individuals and families across Central and Northern Arizona through a volunteer-led, donation-funded Vincentian model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Services and Charitable Assistance

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Individual and Family Services (6241), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Infrastructure, Housing & Community Development (BPAGABAL), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Food assistance programs
• Emergency shelter services
• Workforce development programs
• Community food pantries
• Thrift store operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Thrift Store Sales: Donated clothing and household items are sold at SVdP Thrift Stores to generate funding that Feeds, Clothes, Houses and Heals Arizona families in need.
2. Donations: Individual and corporate donations from community members, businesses, and organizations support the organization's programs and services.
3. Community Fundraising: The Feeding Our Neighbors Together statewide food drive includes fundraising components where community members raise money to support the food mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) operates an integrated nonprofit human services platform in Central and Northern Arizona that feeds, clothes, houses, and heals individuals and families in need. Its core offerings include 80+ community food pantries and five dining rooms, emergency and transitional housing (Washington Street Shelter, Ozanam Manor, Rosalie's Place), a free dental clinic, a companion animal clinic, workforce development and housing programs, first-generation college scholarships, and a network of thrift stores whose sales fund the charitable mission.

Product overview

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) is a charitable organization serving Arizona communities through an integrated network of humanitarian services. The organization operates as a platform of interconnected programs organized around its core mission of Feed, Clothe, House, and Heal. Key service pillars include: food assistance through 80+ community pantries and dining rooms (Family Evening Meal, Phoenix Dining Room, Mesa Dining Room); emergency shelter via Washington Street Shelter (260 beds) and transitional housing through Ozanam Manor; workforce development through the Workforce Opportunities Program, Neighborhood Brigade, and Rosalie's Place workforce housing; healthcare via the Virginia G. Piper Dental Clinic and Marion and Bob Auray Companion Animal Clinic; education support through the First-Generation Scholarship Program and Leadership in Action Fellowship; and retail operations through Thrift Stores with donation pickup services. Seasonal initiatives include the 100 Days of Summer heat relief campaign and food drive programs with the 1,000 Pounds Club recognition. The organization serves as a connector of community resources, volunteers, and those in need.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Thrift Stores Retail stores in the Phoenix metro area that sell donated clothing and household items at low prices, generating revenue that funds SVdP's charitable programs while providing affordable goods to the community.
• Community Food Pantries Network of 80+ food pantries operated out of local Catholic parishes across central and northern Arizona, distributing shelf-stable food boxes and emergency food assistance to families in need.
• Dining Rooms (Family Evening Meal, Phoenix, NextPhase Family, Mesa, Sunnyslope) Multiple dining room facilities serving freshly cooked meals daily to families and individuals experiencing food insecurity, including restaurant-style service with a salad bar through the Family Evening Meal program.
• Washington Street Shelter Emergency shelter providing 260 beds with wrap-around services, case management, employment assistance, and companion animal support for individuals experiencing homelessness; jointly operated with Community Bridges, Inc., City of Phoenix, and Maricopa County.
• Ozanam Manor Transitional housing shelter providing stable housing and wraparound support for veterans, adults with disabilities, and seniors over 50 years old as they work toward permanent housing.
• Rosalie's Place 71-bed workforce housing program for individuals working or seeking full-time employment, offering stable housing, case management, financial literacy courses, and employment support including partnership with PNC Mobile Bank.
• Workforce Opportunities Program Comprehensive workforce development program offering job search assistance, resume development, soft skill enhancement, financial planning, and connections to employment resources.
• Neighborhood Brigade Low-barrier employment program providing job skills training through street and campus beautification work for shelter residents at Ozanam Manor and Washington Street Shelter.
• Virginia G. Piper Dental Clinic Free dental clinic providing dental care for uninsured patients, including root canals, crowns, and other dental procedures.
• Marion and Bob Auray Companion Animal Clinic Free veterinary clinic offering wellness checkups, vaccinations, microchipping, and grooming services for pets of shelter residents and individuals experiencing homelessness, in partnership with Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine, Heidi's Village, and Maricopa County Animal Care & Control.
• Companion Animal Program (CAP) Program keeping pet owners experiencing homelessness safe and together with their pets through free veterinary care, pet food, supplies, and shelter accommodations.
• First-Generation Scholarship Program College scholarship program providing financial assistance, mentorship, and resources to first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds to help them complete their degrees.
• Leadership in Action (LIA) Fellowship Fellowship program for undergraduates and recent graduates developing compassionate leaders through mentorship, community engagement, and nonprofit sector experience.
• Donation Pickup Services Free standard pickup and fee-based priority pickup services for donated household goods, furniture, and clothing, with scheduled collection from donors Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Organize a Drive Community engagement platform enabling community members to organize food, water, toy, and companion animal supply drives, with pickup scheduling and recognition programs including the 1,000 Pounds Club.
• 100 Days of Summer Heat Relief Campaign Annual summer campaign providing water, food, heat relief services, and shelter support to vulnerable neighbors during Arizona's extreme summer heat, including the Water Truck distribution of more than 4,400 bottles of water per day.
• Water Truck Outreach Mobile water truck delivering water, food, clothing, and hygiene items throughout the Valley to people experiencing homelessness, particularly during extreme summer heat.
• Heat Relief Services Cooling stations and heat relief operations providing air-conditioned spaces, water, and emergency shelter during Arizona's dangerous summer heat, in coordination with the Maricopa Association of Governments Heat Relief Network.
• Home Furnishings Program Program providing furniture and household essentials to individuals and families moving into permanent housing after experiencing homelessness.
• SNAP Benefit Assistance Services helping families apply for and maintain SNAP (food stamp) benefits, responding to cuts and increased need during economic hardship.
• Rent and Utility Bill Assistance Homelessness prevention assistance helping families pay rent and utility bills to avoid eviction and maintain housing stability.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ first-generation college graduates supported through scholarship program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SafewaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor retail partner for food donation collection through the Feeding Our Neighbors Together statewide food drive campaign.
• AlbertsonscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail partner for food donation collection supporting the statewide food drive initiative.
• iHeart RadiocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing radio coverage and promotion for the Feeding Our Neighbors Together campaign.
• Arizona's Family 3TV / CBS 5coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTelevision media partner covering community impact stories and supporting awareness campaigns including ABC15 Water Drive.
• Community Bridges, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization conducting street outreach and connecting individuals to shelter services. Jointly operates Washington Street Shelter with City of Phoenix and Maricopa County funding.
• Midwestern University College of Veterinary MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner providing veterinary care services through the Companion Animal Program.
• Heidi's VillageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal welfare organization partner providing veterinary care access for Companion Animal Program.
• Maricopa County Animal Care & ControlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty partner providing veterinary services and support for Companion Animal Program.
• PNC Mobile BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial partner providing financial education services and resources for Rosalie's Place workforce housing residents.
• Feeding Our Neighbors Together PartnerscoreOthersStatewide food drive partnerships including grocery stores, media outlets, schools, universities, and local churches extending SVdP's reach across Arizona.
• Maricopa Association of Governments Heat Relief NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network partner for operating heat relief cooling stations during summer months.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• UMOM New Day Centers: Phoenix-based nonprofit operating the largest homeless shelter in Arizona with family housing, workforce development, and wraparound services — directly comparable to SVdP's Washington Street Shelter and workforce housing programs.
• Catholic Charities USA: National federation of Catholic Charities agencies providing food, housing, shelter, and social services — directly comparable to SVdP's faith-based wraparound model, with member agencies operating in similar verticals across the U.S.
• Phoenix Rescue Mission: Phoenix faith-rooted nonprofit providing emergency shelter, food, addiction recovery, and transitional housing — overlapping directly with SVdP's shelter, dining room, and rehousing programs in the same metro.
• Salvation Army Southwest Division: Faith-based nonprofit operating emergency shelters, food programs, and thrift stores in Arizona. Directly competes with SVdP for donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries across overlapping service lines in Phoenix.

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona: Arizona affiliate providing affordable housing, home furnishings, and family support services to low-income families — comparable housing-stability and home-furnishings programming (e.g., SVdP's Home Furnishings Program) in the same market.
• Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS) of Greater Phoenix: Phoenix-area social services nonprofit providing food assistance, housing support, workforce development, and counseling — comparable multi-program wraparound model for vulnerable populations in the same Arizona market.
• Maggie's Place: Phoenix-based nonprofit offering housing and support for pregnant women and families experiencing homelessness — comparable residential services model serving vulnerable Arizona families in the same geography.
• Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona: Arizona nonprofit operating thrift retail stores that fund workforce development and job training programs — directly comparable thrift-store-funded employment services model in the same geography.

Others

• International Rescue Committee (IRC) Phoenix: Phoenix office of an international NGO providing resettlement, employment, and community integration services — adjacent nonprofit operating workforce and case management programs for vulnerable populations in the same region.

Broad incumbents

• Society of St. Vincent de Paul National Council: National U.S. federation of the same Vincentian organization — the parent network of which SVdP Phoenix is a Diocesan Council, providing shared mission, branding, and program frameworks across the U.S.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors2 records

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