Same Mission, New Space
For more than 100 years, St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky has been a guiding light and comforting voice for neighbors in need. Over 700 Vincentian volunteers at 32 local Catholic parishes provide emergency help to dozens of local families through our 14 assistance programs.
Last year alone, St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky reached nearly 60,000 people, but the need continues to grow. The Hands of Hope Capital Campaign will allow us to share hope and the reassurance that no one is ever alone in their time of suffering.
THE DEMAND CONTINUES TO RISE
Northern Kentucky is experiencing a housing crisis, with the shortage of affordable housing pushing rents & utility costs beyond what many families can afford.
For families already living on a limited income, an unexpected expense can quickly become a crisis. Children are especially vulnerable when families struggle to maintain stable housing and afford basic necessities such as food, beds, and clothing.
BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY
Through the Hands of Hope Campaign, St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky is building the capacity to respond with greater strength, compassion, and dignity during a time of crisis.
Thanks to more than 300 generous donors and community partners, we have received commitments in the amount of $12,500,000. With this success, we are continuing to fundraise to ensure we are ready to offer immediate assistance on day one.
A BETTER AND BRIGHTER FUTURE
This campaign goes beyond constructing a building. It reflects a community coming together to care for one another. Your support will help ensure that when a neighbor faces a crisis, help is available.
Every contribution strengthens our ability to serve and reminds our neighbors in need that they are not alone.
Join us in making this hopeful vision of the future a reality.
Building Features and Timeline
Building
- New 40,000+ square foot purpose-built headquarters in Erlanger
- Located at 2864 Crescent Springs Road, within one mile of St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky’s current location
- Strategically located near high density of need
- Ample parking with improved traffic flow and separate drop-off area for donations with easy access to Crescent Springs Road
- Separate entrances for outreach and retail
Features
- Expanded Food Pantry: Larger, more accessible space with increased refrigeration and storage capacity to meet rising food insecurity needs
- Teaching Kitchen: Hands-on space for nutrition education, cooking classes, and healthy meal preparation skills
- Multipurpose Community Room: Flexible space for meeting, workshops, prayer gatherings, volunteer orientations, and community engagement
- Consolidated Services: Centralized location for rent/utility assistance, vouchers, case management, and wraparound services, improving dignity and efficiency
- Retail Expansion: Larger, brighter, and better organized thrift store space, generating increased revenue to invest into assistance programs
- Warehouse Expansion: Increased capacity for sorting, storing, and distributing furniture, clothing, and household goods to neighbors in need
- Chapel: Open to the public to provide a calm, comforting space for quiet reflection and prayer
Timeline
- Groundbreaking scheduled for mid-September 2026
- Under roof in January 2027
- Grand opening anticipated for early 2028
A Lasting Impact
The Hands of Hope Campaign will transform St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky into a modern community hub where more neighbors can access housing assistance, food, essential personal items and life changing support with compassion, care, and dignity.
It will:
- Create a stronger safety net for families in crisis
- Keep more people safely housed
- Be a community hub for coordinated support
- Provide greater access to community resources
- Be a more efficient use of space and create a better experience for neighbors
- Expand our reach to community and volunteer engagement
- Create stronger partnerships
- Preserve and expand a Legacy of Service
Steering Committee Members
SVdP NKY Executive Director
Chairman, Butler Foundation
Internal Revenue Service [Retired]
Cas-Ker Company [Retired]
Former P&G Analyst
Former Attorney
Board Member, Butler Foundation
SVdP NKY Advancement Manager
Senior Philanthropic Advisor, GCF
Former Stewardship Director, Diocese of Covington
Chairman of the Board, Riegler Blacktop, Inc.
Former Pro-Life Director, Diocese of Covington
Leadership Development Consultant
SVdP NKY Advancement Director
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