A Gift with a Special Connection | Key Training Center
Community Support

A Gift with a Special Connection

The Knights of Columbus Florida State Council made a generous $5,000 donation to Run for the Money — a gift made even more meaningful by a personal connection to the Key Training Center.

Knights of Columbus donation to the Key Training Center
Pictured left to right: Michael Payne, Matthew Payne, William Kelly, Key Training Center Executive Director Melissa Walker and Luke Ritchie.
A Personal Connection

Supporting a Place Close to His Heart

Helping make this gift possible was William C. Kelly, Regional Administrator 2 from Jacksonville, whose connection to the Key Training Center is close to his heart.

Three members of William’s family are part of the Key family. For William, advocating for the Key means supporting a place where people he loves have opportunities to live, learn, grow and enjoy life to the fullest.

The Key Family

A Connection That Spans Years

William’s support is rooted in the experiences of three family members who have been part of the Key Training Center for many years.

Matthew Payne Age 50 • With the Key since 1997
Michael Payne Age 47 • With the Key since 2001
Luke Ritchie Age 35 • With the Key since 2009
The Impact of Giving

Helping People Live, Learn, Grow and Thrive

The Knights of Columbus’ commitment to charity and supporting people with special needs closely reflects the spirit of our mission. Their generosity helps us provide year-round day, residential and supported employment services to more than 300 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including more than 30 individuals who receive no state funding.

Thank You

When a Community Chooses to Care

We are thankful to William and the Knights of Columbus for believing in our mission and, most importantly, believing in the people we serve. Gifts like this remind us just how much can happen when a community chooses to care.