Michael's depression and agoraphobia left him unable to function in society. With debt bearing down and no clear path out, Michael realized he needed help. He found help volunteering to unload trucks at the Bidwell Riverside Center, a United Way funded partner. Over time the volunteering helped Michael overcome his agoraphobia, freeing him to seek additional career education to put him back on the path to stability and success.

 

Topics: Financial Stability, Health & Well-Being

Derek Lippincott

Written by Derek Lippincott

Derek is the former Marketing Creative Projects Manager for United Way of Central Iowa.