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To Present Freedom a la Cart with the Reese Neader Memorial Award for Entrepreneurship and Social Change
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WHEREAS, Reese Neader was a staple of the Columbus community who rallied entrepreneurs to create their own small businesses; and
WHEREAS, Reese founded organizations that connect startups to capital and networking with a long-term goal of creating jobs and improving neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, Reese passed away on December 14th, 2016 at the age of 34; and
WHEREAS, to carry on the legacy of Reese Neader and recognize entrepreneurs working towards the common good, Columbus City Council established the Reese Neader Memorial Award for Entrepreneurship and Social Change; and
WHEREAS, the Reese Neader Memorial Award is presented quarterly to a small business or entrepreneur in Columbus working to improve neighborhoods, create jobs, and boost the quality of life for the people of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, this quarter’s Reese Neader Memorial Award goes to Freedom a la Cart; and
WHEREAS, Freedom a la Cart combines fresh, flavorful cuisine with life-changing employment and support to survivors of human trafficking; and
WHEREAS, last year Freedom a la Cart provided supportive services to over 200 survivors of human trafficking, with 33 participating in their job training program, and 14 successfully transitioning from the program into sustainable employment; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby present Freedom a la Cart with the Reese Neader Memorial Award for Entrepreneurship and Social Change.