The former Sister Rose Homeless Shelter on Eighth St. in Downtown New Bedford has a new owner.
The Southcoast LGBTQ Network recently purchased the building and plans to convert the structure into a four-story community center.
Network President Andrew Pollack visited
Townsquare Sunday this week and said the total cost of the project is $800,000 and fundraising has already begun.
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Pollack says renovations, including the installation of an elevator and making the building more accessible, will take two years to complete. The center will serve as headquarters for the LGBTQ Network, a gathering space for the community, and much more.