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To commemorate Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio for celebrating thirty years of providing affordable and decent housing to Central Ohio
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WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity International began in 1975 under the leadership of Millard Fuller. Soon after its founding, affiliates of the International began to appear across the United States;
WHEREAS, In 1987 an affiliate was established in Central Ohio, now known as Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio, a non-profit, locally-run builder of dreams. Recognizing that affordable and decent housing is a basic human need, MidOhio offers a program that though hard work, commitment, and hundreds of hours of sweat equity, families that partner with MidOhio break the cycle of poverty through homeownership that contributes to the establishment of strong communities;
WHEREAS, Working in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity International, Habitat MidOhio’s partners, donors, and volunteers have played a significant role in rekindling hope for more than 400 families living in central Ohio through new home construction, rehabs, and home repairs;
WHEREAS, Locally, MidOhio’s commitment to central Ohio has grown to include Franklin, Licking, and Madison counties, serving neighborhoods that are in desperate need of revitalization and redevelopment. Recent revitalization and homebuild efforts have included Columbus’ South Side, North & South Linden, Milo Grogan, Franklinton, and within the City of Newark; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby congratulate Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio on 30 years of service and numerous contributions to the City of Columbus.