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Star House launches $10 million campaign for a second youth drop-in center
Star House launched a $10 million campaign to sustain existing operations and establish a second drop-in center for young people experiencing homelessness. The planned South Side location would expand the organization's 24-hour service model beyond its existing Milo-Grogan center.
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Donor relevance
Why this matters
The campaign represents a major increase in Star House's fundraising needs and physical footprint, with significant construction, staffing and long-term operating implications.
Attribution
Who reported or established this
Columbus Business First reported the campaign and expansion plans based on information from Star House leaders.
Evidence limits
What remains unverified
No Halo has not established the campaign's final proceeds, total construction cost, opening date or whether long-term operating support for the second center is secured.
Right of reply
Organization response
Star House said the expansion would replicate its existing evidence-based model in another high-need Columbus neighborhood.
Classification
How No Halo records this event
Event type: Fundraising Event. Current state: Open. No Halo preserves the current procedural state rather than treating every mention as a finding.
Published February 11, 2025 · Last verified September 16, 2026. See an error or a later outcome? Submit a correction or right of reply.