Homeport

As a trusted voice and advocate in our community, Homeport is thrilled to honor Michael Corey executive director of the Human Service Chamber of Franklin County with the 2025 “Voice” Award!

Michael is a distinguished leader with a proven track record of service. His career includes significant roles in law, politics, and advocacy, impacting areas from voter protection to children's welfare. Recognized with the George Voinovich Humanitarian Award and inclusion in Columbus Business First’s Power 100, Michael's work has significantly benefited the Columbus community.

Learn more on today’s ep of LVL With Us, where we bring on folks from the Community Shelter Board to discuss the contributing factors to our growing homelessness crisis, who our unhoused are, and what investment is needed to prevent this from becoming a problem we can’t come back from.

Shout out to our resident services team for ending 2024 with such incredible impact 🫂

In this new year, we are eager to build on our work maintain long-term affordability and remove every barrier to housing security, ensuring that everyone has a place to call home.

In the coming year, we will launch our Homeport Resident Advisory Council, welcome new residents to the opening of phase two of Easton Place Homes and Fieldstone Cottages, and further expand and integrate our homebuyer services in the community. There is so much ahead of us that we are excited to celebrate.

Housing is a critical issue that affects us all. It impacts our physical and mental health, our financial wellness, our educational and professional opportunities, and ability to contribute to the community. Together, we can build a strong, sustainable community where everyone has a seat at the table and a roof over their heads.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our mission. Here’s to a productive and impactful 2025!

We are starting to fundraise and gather resources for our upcoming Winter Wonderland clothing and toy distribution event! There are a few ways to give support. Visit the Starbucks locations at 2915 Taylor Rd SW, 2560 Brice Rd, or 10709 Blacklick Eastern Rd West to give hats, gloves, and/or toys; or donate today at https://www.homeportohio.org/winter-wonderland

LISTEN NOW! For this episode we're back with Michael Corey, executive director of the Human Service Chamber of Franklin County. He’s here to give a first look at how the local nonprofit sector is preparing for a change in presidential administrations. Former President Donald Trump won re-election on November 5. For our show, Michael puts in plain terms what that means for our health and human services organizations and the steps ahead to ensure continuity of service for our community. Stream the full episode wherever you get your podcasts. https://rss.com/podcasts/lvlwithus/