Zack held a big heart in his humble demeanor.  He lived his life outside the conventions of normal society.  As a youth, he recognized he did not fit the mold and did not want to fit into the “get more” society.  He left his home town just after high school and traveled, often living on the streets.  Wherever he went, he found friends who shared his outsider views and always looked out for the underdog.  He gave often of his heart and shared any monetary treasure that came his way.

In 2000, he was diagnosed with cancer and died in 2004 after a long battle.  He never complained and never stopped living.  This fund celebrates his view that money is meant to be shared, shelter and health provided and life experienced.

In honor of Zachary David Kelne, the Winter Center initiated an Emergency Assistance fund for the provision of services deemed emergency by review of two Winter Center Board members (one must be an Executive Officer).  The funds are available to Winter Center program participants exclusively, unless otherwise determined by a majority of the Winter Center Board of Directors.