November 2, 2016
From Tanzanian Refugee Camp to Life in Central Iowa
Read about how one courageous boy went from living in a Tanzanian refugee camp to working in the aerospace industry in Iowa.
Education
November 1, 2016
A Shot at Success
A student who dreams of directing films earns her high school equivalency as the first step.
Education,
Financial Stability
October 7, 2016
Storybook Success
Starting with children's books, Nigerian immigrant Udoh Nkanta learned to read at the Adult Literacy Center.
Education
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.
Education,
Financial Stability
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.
Education
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.
Education,
Volunteer
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,
Education,
Financial Stability
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.
Education
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