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To Recognize and Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Homeless Families Foundation as a Source of Support and a Community for Homeless Children and Families Living in Columbus.
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WHEREAS, the Homeless Families Foundation was founded in 1986 by Teresa Dowd, Jan Wagner and Mary Jane Carpenter who were concerned about the increasing number of children and families who were homeless in Franklin County and has been serving families for the past 30 years; and
WHEREAS, the Homeless Families Foundation provides housing assistance and educational services for homeless families in Columbus as well as provides quality education to at-risk and impoverished youth, is crucial in breaking the cycle of homelessness; and
WHEREAS, the Homeless Families Foundation partners with local businesses, foundations, local contributors and community organizations to upkeep its mission to support and empower communities; and
WHEREAS, the Homeless Families Foundation has touched and helped many lives supporting the needs and addressing the issues facing children and families though their Dowd Education Center which provides a safe haven and academic program for students during the school year and the summer, helping the children overcome their obstacles to succeed in school; and
WHEREAS, upon this Anniversary, the City of Columbus commends the Homeless Families Foundation for their continued success and lasting impact and contributions made to our community; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize and celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Homeless Families Foundation on December 12, 2016.