Kelly Doepker

Interior Design, 2021

Soul Purpose is a spiritual resource and multicultural outreach center designed to foster a spirit of faith and service within the Franklinton, Ohio community. Its multifaceted program includes a library, museum, and flexible meeting space on the first floor as well as spiritual reflection spaces on the second floor. Administrative offices, showering facilities, and shuttle buses for transportation are also offered to support Soul Purpose’s extensive volunteer program.

Overall, Soul Purpose believes that uniting humanity with creation and its elements- earth, water, fire and air- is essential to our well-being. In embracing our inherent connection to nature, we are led on a spiritual journey that will guide us towards becoming the best versions of ourselves and bettering our communities. Thus, Soul Purpose works to instill hope throughout Franklinton community by inspiring its visitors to take action in their own lives and, subsequently, their community in order to fight its gentrification.

Kelly Doepker is a 2021 graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. With 2 years of space planning experience under her belt, Kelly is beginning her professional career as an interior designer at House of Color. She is looking forward to moving back home, marrying her best friend, and starting the next chapter of her life.