Update:

May 9, 2025

Below is a company statement from Sanctuary Night: “Sanctuary Night is committed to serving an at-risk and highly vulnerable population, and that comes with unique challenges. We have made progress to address valid public safety concerns and are continuing to work toward solutions to ensure we are being good neighbors while supporting women in crisis.

Improvements we have made beginning on March 1, 2025, include:

• Adding onsite security (beginning May 15)

• Enhancing outdoor security lighting and cameras

• Shoring up our client code of conduct with stricter enforcements

• Making exterior building improvements, including locking dumpsters, turning off spigots and adding fencing

• Limiting internal building capacity

• Strengthening our partnership with the Columbus Police Department to address loitering

• Refocusing our mission to only serve women in need

“In our three years of operation, we have provided more than 1,200 women with a safe space to access vital and lifesaving resources. We have been intentional about focusing our efforts on the Franklinton community to provide a sanctuary for exploited women in an area that has historically struggled with criminal activity. We have helped women get off the streets and into stable housing. This includes providing access to vital mental and behavioral health services, paving the way for a brighter and more stable future. “Change takes time, and we are committed to continuing to improve and hope to resolve public safety concerns swiftly for the good of local women in need and the community.”

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