2021 Voice & Vision Celebration Program Book by Homeport

“Making Room for Affordable Housing”

2021 VOICE & VISION AWARD RECIPIENT

Program Guide

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Homeport and M/I believe a roof is more than shingles and wood. Under it, families and dreams are nurtured. Like Homeport, we have put those beliefs into action, working to make the American Dream a reality for everyone. Our visions remain one and the same.

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO

Dear Friends, Six years ago, I was a retired bank executive enjoying my past Chair status on Homeport’s Board of Directors. Suddenly, the Board faced the immense responsibility of filling the President & CEO position of our non-profit organization. As we convened, one Board member said aloud to me: “You have time!” Well, one thing led to another and very quickly I was introduced to staff as the interim President & CEO. And so began my journey to make sure that our then 28-yearold organization was capable -- at least another three decades -- to address the existing affordable housing shortfall in fastgrowing Central Ohio. One can never totally predict the future, but I can safely say that a strategic plan we developed my first year as CEO has proven handy to our long-term sustainability, not to mention the ability to meet the needs of our current 6,400 residents in 41 Homeport communities.

Through the strength of our laser focus commitment to our residents, Homeport, with generous community partners, has prevented evictions in the face of the Coronavirus. Many of our residents lost employment or work hours during the pandemic, people like Nicole Howard, a 19-year resident of our Georges Creek community. Nicole had “Homeport cannot thank worked hard and paid her enough eviction prevention rent for 18 years while raising partners like IMPACT her now 22-year-old twins Jazzy and Deshaun, only Community Action. To to be furloughed from a supplement that, Homeport JCPenney warehouse job -and injured upon her return. also established its own

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In 2020, Nicole and 216 thank The Columbus other families in Homeport Foundation, NeighborWorks communities received more than $475,000 in rent America and others in eviction protection funding. providing matching funds.” The eviction prevention help was triple what it was in 2019. And all indications are assistance provided in 2021 will exceed 2020. Homeport cannot thank enough eviction prevention partners like IMPACT Community Action and its management of the government’s eviction prevention funds. To supplement that, Homeport also established its own assistance fund and we thank The Columbus Foundation, NeighborWorks America and others in providing matching funds. We feel that keeping our residents safely housed is, quite simply, the right thing to do.

I am tremendously proud of the progress we’ve made in real estate development activity. Closing the gap of affordable housing in fast growing Central Ohio is critical yet I know our talented team is up to the challenge. Before the end of 2021, we will have opened two new communities – the 32-unit Hamilton Crossing Annex for seniors in Whitehall and 45 Kenlawn Place apartments and five single-family homes in North Linden. We are renovating our Friends VVA property and constructing Maple Meadows, 56 multi-family housing apartments in the Northland area. Another senior community of potential immense impact, Mulby Place, 100 apartments in “Downtown Linden,” will soon begin construction. And, next year, we will start work on the first 150 of the planned 200 units of affordable family and senior housing at Easton with development partner Georgetown Company. We plan to add 50 units of affordable housing in East Franklinton with our McDowell Place development.

“The future for Homeport is bright, certainly with the strongest development pipeline in the 34year history of organization.”

Looking to the future, our methods for meeting the affordable housing mission of the organization are expanding. While we continue to rely on Low Income Housing Tax Credit funding, we are partnering to create mixed income housing. In 2021, CASTO opened 180 units at the rear of its Graceland Shopping Center in Clintonville. Half of the apartments are being rented for less than market rate. Homeport and CASTO are also teaming up on 29-plus acres

off East Broad Street for “Killarney Woods” -- powered by Huntington Bank and the Affordable Housing Trust. It will provide 88 one-bedroom, 104 two-bedroom and eight threebedroom apartments. Half of the units will be for individuals and families earning a maximum of 80 percent of the area median income. So let me wrap this up. The future for Homeport is bright, certainly with the strongest development pipeline in the 34year history of organization. As Homeport transitions to a new President & CEO -- you may have heard I am retiring, again, at the end of the year – much has been accomplished. Homeport is stronger – but we, and the Central Ohio community, still have much work in front of us. Seven years ago, an Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio sponsored study determined 54,000 households in Franklin County were paying at least 50 percent of their income on housing. For a variety of reasons, including a surging population, the number remains.

As we celebrate our annual Voice & Vision program tonight, I would like to make a plea. Get involved with Homeport. Do it for your neighbors and the future of our community. Central Ohio will be better for it.

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Thank You Sponsors PRE SE NT ING SPONSORS | $100,000

ST RONG COMMUNIT Y SPONSORS | $50, 000

C ORNE RSTONE SPONSORS | $25,000

Thank You Sponsors EDUCAT ION E MPOWE RS SPONSORS | $15, 000+

OPPORT UNIT Y SPONSORS | $10,000

Mike & Ann LaRocco

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CONTRIBUTORS

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Celebrating 100 Years with 100 Homes A proud Homeport partner

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Mission Create strong communities by developing quality, affordable homes on a cornerstone of dignity, security and opportunity.

ST R AT E G I C PR I O R I T Y #1 : CLOSE THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING GAP

1. Top priority is to house at least 250 new individuals per year with average annual incomes ranging from $20,000 to $45,000 with a secondary focus on growing our workforce housing portfolio for those earning $45,000 to $75,000. 2. Maximize and leverage our portfolio of 2,400 units - be the standard for safe, quality, innovative affordable housing communities by employing strong portfolio management and operations 3. Continue to work closely with public and private sectors to advocate for an environment that embraces the growth of affordable housing. 12

ST R AT E G I C P R I O R I T Y #2 : LASER FOCUS ON OUR RESIDENTS

1. Keep our residents stable and housed. Support residents impacted by COVID-19 with rental support and payment flexibility. 2. Connect residents to community services and assets essential for housing and economic stability. 3. Prepare our residents and other prospective buyers for successful homeownership by building their confidence and financial literacy. 4. Be a thought-leader to educate and advocate for our residents’ needs using a fact-based approach. ST R AT E G I C PR I O R I T Y #3 : ENSURE OUR CORE PURPOSE ENDURES

1. Promote an inclusive, equitable and high performance culture characterized by trust, accountability, collaboration, respect and quality. 2. Ensure impact and effectiveness - act with intent, clarity and transparency when prioritizing our time, talent and capital. 3. Be fiscally responsible – fund necessary programs/ administration through earnings; maintain sufficient capital to fund “close the gap” investments. 4. Continue to build brand awareness focused on the support of our core purpose and business strategy. 13

AN HONOREE’S PERSPECTIVE

In recognition of its 100-year commitment to Central Ohio -- including sponsorship of Homeport’s educational bus tours -- State Auto Insurance has been selected Homeport’s 2021 “Voice & Vision” honoree. “State Auto is a business and philanthropic pillar in the community,” said Homeport President & CEO Bruce Luecke. “And its bus tour sponsorship has let a lot of people see and experience what we do firsthand. We are thrilled they are allowing us to honor them at our annual event this fall.”

“People need a safe place to come home to, to live a good life and proud life. Homeport has been very laser focused on this issue. It has been a terrific success.”

State Auto Insurance Companies started in 1921 and with it came a com— M IK E L AR O CCO , S T AT E AU T O mitment to the area’s vitality -- and survivability. During the Great Depression, company associates provided farm-fresh eggs to families in need. In 2020, company and employee contributions in several states exceeded $1 million and thousands of volunteer hours directed at seven categories including education, housing and food insecurity. Organizations and charities who have benefited from State Auto over the years include the Mid-Ohio Food Collective, Columbus Museum of Art, Lincoln Theatre, Pelotonia, United Way, American Heart Association, Community Shelter Board and Goodwill.

The State Auto relationship with Homeport began in 2006 and expanded with the support of State Auto External Relations Director Stephanie Meredith after her arrival in 2010. On March 19, 2015, the first State Auto-sponsored bus tour rolled from Homeport’s Agler Road office. The “Strengthening Communities” bus tours educate participants about Homeport’s mission of providing affordable housing for families and seniors, its connections to eviction prevention funds, food and furniture, as well as homebuyer education and financial fitness opportunities. The tour visits homes and apartments Homeport rents and sells at less than market rate as part of its “closing the gap” mission. An estimated 54,000 low to moderate income families in Central Ohio spend at least half of their income on rent. State Auto President & CEO Mike LaRocco said he plans to talk up Homeport and its affordable housing mission before the Voice & Vision program on Oct. 21. “For me, just the name, ‘Voice & Vision,’ I think of giving ‘voice’ to those who need help and service. The ‘vision’ is seeing a better Central Ohio … where people have a safe home to come to each night,” LaRocco said. “It is meaningful that this honor comes on (State Auto’s) 100th anniversary,” LaRocco said. “I think of our founder Bob Pein and all the associates who have given so much of their time and money. It is very significant. This honor means a whole lot in terms of the history of our organization and where we are today.” The impact of and partnership with State Auto is large, Homeport Board Chair Mark Pringle said. “It is great to have a partner like State Auto who shares in the passion and commitment and the need for affordable housing,” Pringle said. “State Auto recognizes that it is the engagement of corporations that will help our communities thrive and prosper through their involvement with organizations like Homeport.” 15

Giving is part of the State Auto culture, LaRocco said. And giving did not stop despite the Coronavirus pandemic. “In 2020 we had a group of associates who gave more than ever. The giving is who we are, heart and soul. We do it because it is the right thing to do.” Giving back means being involved in organizations, as well as churches and Little Leagues, he said. Among those participating in organizations at large is State Auto Insurance Companies Senior Vice President Melissa Centers, a Homeport Board of Directors member since 2016. “The issue of affordable housing and how to create units to address it is really complex,” said Centers. “But Homeport is making a difference on a large scale that is sustainable. Once Homeport touches a neighborhood, that neighborhood is improved for generations to come. “I love the role I get to play at State Auto Insurance and with Homeport, because both roles are rooted in community service and the protection of the sanctity of home for everyone.” LaRocco said he is proud of Centers’ participation, her leadership at Homeport and State Auto’s commitment to addressing an important need. “I can’t emphasize it more. Affordable housing is vital. It is essential. I am a Buckeye. Grew up in Cleveland. Went to OSU. Came back to Columbus more than 30 years later. I saw how dynamic the area had become. But I also saw there were a lot of folks left behind when the city progressed. We can’t lose sight of that,” LaRocco said. “Affordable housing is a key pillar to changing that dynamic. People need a safe place to come home to, to live a good life and proud life. Homeport has been very laser focused on this issue. It has been a terrific success,” he said.

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Thank You 2021 Homeport Board of Directors Anthony Anzic JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Mike Lange Community Volunteer

Tasha Booker City Year

Cindy Millison PNC Bank

Stephen R. Buchenroth Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, LLP

Larry Price L. Price & Associates

Dawn Carpenter Peoples Bancorp

Mark A. Pringle (Chair) Kraton Corporation

Melissa Centers State Auto

Michael Purcell GBQ Partners

Robert “Bo” Chilton IMPACT Community Action

Denise Robinson Alvis House

Scott Failor Nationwide

Jose Rodriguez Equitas Health

Linda Flickinger Supreme Court of Ohio

John Rothschild Newmark Knight Frank

John Geha Community Volunteer

Jill Tangeman Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, LLP

Chris L. Hune (Past Chair) Team Fishel

Charles Thompkins Milo-Grogan Area Commission Ohio Lottery

Robyn Judge Fifth Third Community Development Corp Matthew Keating Huntington National Bank Michael Kelley (Vice Chair) Kelley Companies Emmett M. Kelly (Treasurer) Frost Brown Todd, LLC 18

Kristopher “Kip” Wahlers Ice Miller NON-VOTING BOARD MEMBERS:

Sara Neikirk (Director Emeritus) Community Volunteer Derek Bergman, OSU Fisher Fellow Danielle Kaminski, OSU Moritz Fellow

Thank You 2021 Homeport Board of Directors

Anthony Anzic

Tasha Booker

Stephen R. Buchenroth

Dawn Carpenter

Melissa Centers

Robert “Bo” Chilton

Scott Failor

Linda Flickinger

John Geha

Chris L. Hune

Robyn Judge

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Michael Kelley

Emmett M. Kelley

Mike Lange

Cindy Millison

Larry Price

Mark A. Pringle

Michael Purcell

Denise Robinson

Jose Rodriguez

John Rothschild

Jill Tangeman

Charles Thompkins

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Sara Neikirk

Danielle Kaminski

Derek Bergman

Congratulations!

2021 VOICE & VISION AWARD RECIPIENT

from everyone at Homeport

CLOSING THE GAP

Janna’s Story

Looking out from her market rate Grove City apartment in the past year, Janna Sharrett watched nearby woods being cleared for some type of housing. “I didn’t know what was going to be built, whether it was homes or apartments,” said Sharrett, 59, a customer service representative for a Hilliard-based call center. Many months later, she now knows very well — as an original resident of Arrowleaf, an affordable apartment building codeveloped by Homeport with Spire Development. R EAD T HE FUL L STORY 22

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Thank you for your voice and vision for families in need. Together with Homeport, the power to provide stability, dignity and opportunity is in all our hands.

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“They Are So Good to Us”

Residents of Homeport’s senior community Victorian Heritage have gained access to the internet and nutritious food thanks to non-profit service provider At Home by High (AHBH). But more recently, AHBH significantly boosted its impact at Victorian Heritage. Since the arrival of Coronavirus vaccines, AHBH has been registering and transporting residents to vaccination sites to fight a virus that has been particularly lethal to the elderly. R EAD T HE FUL L STORY 24

T H A N K YO U TO H O M E P O R T S TA F F

for your commitment to "closing the gap," being "laser focused," and "ensuring our core purpose endures.”

In Memorium

Congratulations to Homeport for providing comprehensive education, progressive counseling, and holistic support to those seeking homeownership in Columbus! W W W.C O L U M B U S R E A LTO R S .C O M

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ENSURING CORE PURPOSE ENDURES

Partner Pofile: BIA

Last fall the Building Industry Assiciation of Central Ohio (BIA) Foundation provided a $25,000 grant to help Homeport evaluate development opportunities outside of Franklin County. Homeport sat down with BIA executive director Jon Melchi to discuss the intersect between his organization’s work and affordable housing.

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ENSURING CORE PURPOSE ENDURES

Board Pofile: Denise Robinson

“I believe we are all put on this earth to help others. I have been fortunate to be able to make a career out of it. I grew up in a family determined to give back to the community. My mother said, ‘If you help one person, that one person will help another, and so on.’ My father worked with those who wanted to help themselves but didn’t know how or where to begin. This had a significant impact on me.”

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ENSURING CORE PURPOSE ENDURES

Employee Profile: Wade Hungerford

“My grandfather Hardvik ‘Hardy’ Hanson was a first-generation immigrant from Sweden, and although he did not graduate high school he owned a farm machinery business for over 50 years. My sister Kim also falls into the category of hero. She passed away fifteen years ago from breast cancer but to this day has left a legacy for her community and family. She started an organization The Noble Circle Project that gave people comfort during their treatments.” R EAD T HE INT ERVIEW 30

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When Homeport envisioned its Indian Mound apartment community over thirty years ago on the South Side of Columbus, it did so with the idea that parents could look out from their kitchen windows and watch their children enjoying a playground only a few yards away. Thanks to a $43,000 grant from the charitable division of Columbus-based Installed Building Products (IBP), the vision has been renewed.

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