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To commemorate Donald W. Kelley & Family for their commitment to ‘living with purpose’ and their multi-generational leadership in support of Homeport and affordable housing in Central Ohio.
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WHEREAS, Donald W. Kelley, a Columbus native, has for six decades believed in giving back to the community that helped make him a successful real estate developer; and
WHEREAS, Don’s commitment to “living with purpose” led him in 1987 to rally an influential group to create a non-profit, now known as Homeport, to address the need for affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, the founders of Homeport included faith and community leaders, the City of Columbus, Columbus REALTORS, The Columbus Foundation, Enterprise Foundation, Robert Weiler Sr., Max Holzer and Irving Schottenstein; and
WHEREAS, the Kelley legacy at Homeport continued with Don’s son Tim Kelley serving as its Board Chair and Tim’s son, Michael, currently serving on the Board; and
WHEREAS, today the Kelley involvement at Homeport has resulted in 5,700 residents, families and seniors, living in 32 communities of affordable apartments, cottages and homes throughout Central Ohio; and
WHEREAS, the magnitude of the Kelley Family commitment to Homeport and its mission has been so significant that on Oct. 19, 2017, Homeport has chosen to honor the Kelleys with its Voice & Vision award; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby congratulate Don Kelley, Tim Kelley and Michael Kelley for their contributions to Homeport and the City of Columbus.