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April 26, 2021
Fighting Hunger One Box at a Time
Read how Eat Greater Des Moines is working with additional United Way partners to increase access to fresh, affordable, healthy foods during the pandemic.

April 26, 2021
A House to Call Their Paradise Home
Mon persevered through the journey to homeownership and get his own piece of paradise with the help of LSI’s IDA program, a United Way funded program.

February 12, 2021
Celebrating Joyann Benoit
Joyann Benoit retired from volunteering at the age of 92. Learn more about her and the impact she's made on central Iowa.

August 20, 2020
A Mom with a Plan
Having access to childcare is essential for working parents. Having access to childcare that is supportive and engaged in the child's future is essential for our children.

July 24, 2020
American at HeART
Myat, a refugee from Karen, continues to embrace his culture while growing and evolving as an American through the power of art and education.

July 21, 2020
Working Hard to Transform a Dream into Reality
Shana worked hard to transform her dream of becoming a registered nurse into reality. She had Central Iowa HealthWorks in her corner.

July 6, 2020
'Flying Right' after Serving Time
Jeff was determined to fly right after spending time in jail. He worked hard to earn a living wage and is striving to obtain a promotion.

July 1, 2020
A Hero Asks for Help: A Single Father Fights for a Better Life
A Hero Asks for Help. Casey Wright is a single father fighting poverty and homelessness to create a better life for himself and his two kids.