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To commemorate the leadership of Rev. John Edgar and to congratulate him on being named Homeport’s 2018 Voice and Vision Award Recipient
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WHEREAS, Rev. John Edgar is the founding pastor of the United Methodist Church for All People and the Executive Director of Community Development for All People; and
WHEREAS, Community Development for All People, CD4AP, is a faith-based multifaceted community development corporation with the mission of improving the quality of life of persons living on the South Side of Columbus, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, Since 2005, CD4AP and their partners have invested over $70 million dollars in affordable housing. Their goal is to create a sustainable, mixed-income community with opportunities for all. Also, CD4AP operates a variety of health and wellness initiatives, including efforts to reduce infant mortality, providing free clothing and household items and youth development programming; and
WHEREAS, Pastor John, a Miami and Harvard University graduate, will receive the 2018 Homeport Voice and Vision Award, on October 18th. Homeport is known as the largest, locally-focused nonprofit developer of affordable housing in Central Ohio; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby commend Rev. John Edgar on his leadership and dedication to the community, while making a difference throughout our capital city.