- Star House, a nonprofit serving homeless youth, purchased the former St. Ladislas Church in Columbus, Ohio.
- The organization plans to convert the church into a second drop-in center to address the growing need for homeless youth services.
- The new facility will provide a safe space, resources, and various support services for young people experiencing homelessness.
- Star House is currently fundraising to complete renovations and support the expanded operations.
Home to a parish and school for decades, a local Catholic church is set to get new life as a sanctuary for young people experiencing homelessness.
Star House, a nonprofit serving homeless youth ages 14 to 24, purchased the former St. Ladislas Church on Reeb Avenue for $1.17 million in July and has plans to turn it into its second drop-in center.
The sale comes after the Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus closed South Side churches St. Ladislas and Corpus Christi in 2023 as part of a broad reorganization and closure of churches…