Month: June 2026

‘Feeling of community.’ Vacant NE Canton church gets new life

Canton Repository (6/21/26) A vacant church is being reimagined as a childcare center and community hub called the Gibbs Avenue Center. It’s all part of Canton For All People’s mission to revitalize neighborhoods and provide resources to residents. In this case, they’re starting with the youngest community members. The space at 1345 Gibbs Ave. NE was once home to the Calvary United Methodist Church. It sits across the street from Gibbs Elementary. Most recently the building housed the Canton Calvary Mission, which served Canton through a food pantry, free clothing and youth programs. https://www.cantonrep.com/videos/news/local/canton/2026/06/17/vacant-church-to-become-gibbs-avenue-center/90512357007/

Build Ohio housing project makes progress, seeks loan

Canton Repository (6/19/26) Build Ohio Neighborhoods Inc., a North Canton nonprofit, has made significant progress on a housing project that started March 31. The project is a partnership with Canton for All People and local stakeholders. It calls for 10 new affordable single-family houses in Alliance. To date, five of the 10 houses are under construction and at various stages of completion. Three are at least 52% complete. The construction sites are at 625 Milner St., 727 Milner St., 947 S. Liberty Ave., 959 S. Liberty Ave. and 970 S. Seneca Ave. All five are slated to be done by Oct. 5.…