Our Story
When Kelly Putty, Founder of Ordinary Hero, first turned her gaze to Ethiopia, it was to adopt her son.
But when she got there and saw the precious faces of the orphaned children left behind at her son’s orphanage, she knew she had to do more. So, she committed to advocating for each child to get adopted.
Eventually many of the children were adopted into new forever families. It was in that moment that the power of an ordinary person’s ability to change someone’s world was truly realized.
Before long, people joined Kelly and Ordinary Hero with one simple goal: to change the world for one. What started as an endeavor to find families for orphans eventually grew into much, much more. Today, Ordinary Hero partners with ministries in impoverished communities in order to advocate for the vulnerable and empower ordinary people to change the life of a child in need. Kelly resides in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband and OH co-founder, Shane, and they have nine children, four of which are from Ethiopia.
Interested in hosting a speaking engagement?
Kelly has shared her story at both large-scale and small-scale events including conferences, church services, fundraisers, bible studies, tv programs, and more. If you are interested in inquiring about Kelly speaking, you can reach us at info@ordinaryhero.org.
Learn More About the Putty Family’s Story
The Puttys consider themselves ordinary people with a desire to make a difference in the lives of those who need it. Hear Kelly and her husband Shane’s heart behind why they adopted and how Ordinary Hero was born as a result. Anyone can make a difference. Are you ready to join the call to change the world for one?