Reimagining the

St. Irenaeus Campus

for a Stronger Park Forest

FAITH. COMMUNITY. EMPOWERMENT. OPPORTUNITY. 
A LEGACY REIMAGINED.

The Women’s Empowerment Center & Network (W.E.C.a.N) is a transformative community redevelopment initiative designed to revitalize the historic St. Irenaeus Campus into a dynamic ecosystem of housing, education, entrepreneurship, wellness, and community support services. 

53,000 +

SQ. FT. CAMPUS

6.4

ACRES

105 +

PROJECTED JOBS

3

REDEVELOPMENT PHASES

A CAMPUS WITH THE POWER TO

TRANSFORM LIVES

The W.E.C.a.N initiative is designed to transform the St. Irenaeus Campus into a vibrant center for healing, empowerment, education, entrepreneurship, and community growth. 

Transitional Housing & Support Services

Childcare & Family Resources

Parent Mentor Training

Workforce Development

& Job Readiness

Entrepreneurship & Wealth Building

Wellness & Mental Health Support

Community Events & Cultural Programming

ONE CAMPUS. FOUR PILLARS.

Every Square Inch Has a Purpose.

the sanctuary

A revitalized community gathering space designed for celebrations, performances, meetings, cultural programming, and emergency response support.

the residential wing

Trauma-informed housing and stabilization programs that provide safety, structure, and support, for vulnerable youth and young women.

the community hub

A centralized-resource center offering childcare, wellness services, workforce development, food access, family support, and community-based programming.

the innovation lab

A collaborative environment focused on entrepreneurship, mentorship, business development, financial literacy, and wealth building.

BUILDING OPPORTUNITY. EXPANDING IMPACT.

A Multi-Phase Vision for Community Transformation

Phase 1: Residential Support Services

Safe, professionally supervised environments providing housing, stability, and trauma-informed care.

Phase 2: Community Activation

Transformation the historic sanctuary into a vibrant multi-purpose venue for community engagement, cultural programming, and emergency support.

Phase 3: Community Services & Expansion

A comprehensive framework of education, workforce development, childcare, wellness, entrepreneurship, and family-centered services.

DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN PARK FOREST.

Investing in People.
Building Community.
Transforming Futures.

BUILDING LEGACY TOGETHER

Join the Vision

The future of the St. Irenaeus Campus will be built through collaboration, partnership, and shared commitment to community impact. Together, we can create opportunities, strengthen families, and build a legacy.