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.