Thomas Kennedy Helm, III passed away on March 15, 2013 after an extended illness. Kennedy served on the Board of Directors of the Louisville Urban League for 7 years including 3 years as Chairman. He first engaged with the Urban League over 30 years ago when then League president Arthur M. Walters enlightened Kennedy on the importance of diversity and inclusion and the importance of the work the League does to level the playing field for minorities and disadvantage people to participate fully in society.
Kennedy joined the Board of directors in 2004 and served as chairman for 3 years from 2006 to 2009 and was currently serving on the Executive committee of the Board. From 2008-2010 Kennedy also served on the Council of Board Chairs for the National Urban League. Kennedy was a stalwart supporter and champion of the Urban League movement and its mission. His leadership, passion, and example personify a true champion of diversity and inclusion. Kennedy opened many doors in the corporate community helping the League to strengthen and grow its programs and serving 10,000 people annually.
“Kennedy is a great loss to us. He understood our work and was prepared to use his influence to help bridge the divide toward investment in challenged areas like west Louisville. He left too soon. We offer Mrs. Elizabeth Helm and family our deepest sympathy” said Ben Richmond, Louisville Urban League President.
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