A once-in-a-generation investment in youth opportunity—and in an organization built to deliver on our promises.

 

You know us. Over two decades, you have watched Star House deliver on its promise: meeting young people exactly where they are as they exit homelessness and walking alongside them as they achieve housing and thrive. Right now, we’re reinforcing that path to prosperity, and we need your partnership.

 

Despite significant funding cuts facing human services organizations nationwide, Star House didn’t wait for a crisis to deepen. We acted. We monetized assets, launched social enterprise expansion plans, forged cost-sharing partnerships and cut expenses, all without sacrificing the quality of care our youth depend on.

 

That work has moved us beyond the crisis facing our sector. We are now building a permanent bridge to greater self-sufficiency.

 

The Star House Opportunity Fund is the next bold step.

 

A Personal Ask, Grounded in 20 Years of Trust

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We are requesting trust-based, unrestricted funds—the highest expression of confidence a donor can offer. The Opportunity Fund gives us the unrestricted support to scale what’s proven, launch new housing initiatives and expand youth workforce programs that meet the demands of today’s economy.  It allows us to move quickly to meet the greatest needs and seize revenue opportunities when they arise.  Every dollar invested here accelerates our path away from vulnerable government funding and toward a revenue model built to last.

 

Your gift doesn’t just support a nonprofit— it builds a self-sustaining engine for youth opportunity. That’s a double return on your investment. 

 

Where Your Investment Goes

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Your trust-based, unrestricted gift will be applied with intention and accountability to three critical priorities:

 

• Star House South Side— mitigating the increased construction costs to keep pace with our completion goals

• General Operations— ensuring the excellence of our current services remains uncompromised during this period of growth

• Earned Income & Self-Sufficiency— fueling the entrepreneurial initiatives that will permanently reduce our reliance on government funding

 

Investment Levels

Naming opportunities are available for investments of $25,000 and above. 

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Visionary Partner | $1,000,000

A gift of this magnitude could permanently anchor Star House’s path to self-sufficiency.

 

Opportunity Champion | $500,000

A gift at this level could help mitigate increased South Side inflationary construction costs, preparing the facility to serve generations of youth. 

 

Pathfinder | $250,000

A gift of this size could allow us to capitalize on a revenue-generating housing opportunity while keeping core operations strong.

 

Foundation Builder | $100,000

A gift at this level could support the final stages of South Side construction.

 

Catalyst | $50,000

A gift of this size could seed the launch of a workforce initiative with tangible, measurable impact for young people. 

 

Sustaining Investor | $25,000

A gift at this level could ensure the excellence of our youth services remains uncompromised as we grow.

 

Community Builder | $10,000

A gift of this size could power the day-to-day work that changes the trajectory of a young person’s life.

 

Friend of Star House | Any Amount

Every gift moves us forward. Whatever you choose to invest, your trust and generosity help make all of it possible.

 

Every gift at every level will be applied with full transparency and gratitude, guided by the three priorities outlined above. Within the three priorities, we retain flexibility to direct funds where they are needed most.

 

If you prefer to give by check, our mailing address is below:

 

Star House

Attn: Kat Earles

1220 Corrugated Way, Columbus, OH 43201

 

If you would like to give through a Donor Advised Fund, Star House’s EIN is 47-1857320.

 

Questions about giving or the Fund? Contact Renea Williams at rwilliams@starhouse.us or 614-588-9987.