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October 7, 2016
Storybook Success
Starting with children's books, Nigerian immigrant Udoh Nkanta learned to read at the Adult Literacy Center.

October 6, 2016
Born to Farm
Lutheran Services in Iowa offered Marie a place in the Global Greens program—funded in part by United Way—which provides land and seeds to refugee farmers.

October 4, 2016
Strong as Oak
LaToya Smith and her 10-month-old son Brandon were homeless in Des Moines. Oak Academy came to the rescue for both mother and son.

October 3, 2016
Middle School Justice
At an age when kids are at their cruelest, Zoey Hannan founded an anti-bullying group promoting tolerance and respect.

October 2, 2016
Power Read ROCKS!
Power Read volunteer Larry Collins took an unconventional approach to get his six-year-old student to engage in reading.

October 2, 2016
Carrie
When Carrie's son Sam was diagnosed with anxiety and bi-polar disorder, she found that resources for childrens' mental health were scarce.

October 1, 2016
Rebecca
Rebecca came as a refugee to Iowa. She turned to the HOPE Initiative, and now has a job, a driver's license, is learning to read and write English,

October 1, 2016
Claudia
Thanks to the Wyld Girls program, funded by United Way's ELI, Claudia learned that she could create her own path and help herself and other young women succeed.

October 1, 2016
Shaneice
Struggling with three children and unstable employment, Shaneice was evicted. With United Way's help, she found a path to safety and stability for her family.

October 1, 2016
Connie
Connie is thriving after using financial coaching, career research, affordable housing, child care and other services available through United Way.

October 1, 2016
Michael
Michael's depression and agoraphobia left him unable to function in society.He found help volunteering to unload trucks at a United Way funded partner.

October 1, 2016
Kanisha
As a single mom, Kanisha worked two jobs trying to make ends meet for herself and her son. Kanisha found help from the HOPE initiative.

October 1, 2016
Yadap
Yadap found a good job and dreamt of owning a home. But the idea of a mortgage payment on an entry-level worker's salary made it seem impossible.