Feb 12, 2021 9:53:54 AM

Celebrating Joyann Benoit

United Way of Central Iowa and its United55+ program has had the pleasure of working with Joyann Benoit, a life-long Des Moines resident, for more than 20 years. She retired from volunteering at the start of this year.

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Jul 24, 2020 3:46:00 PM

American at HeART

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

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Jul 6, 2020 2:26:41 PM

'Flying Right' after Serving Time

When Jeff Faidley joined the CIRCA construction cohort at Fort Des Moines Correctional Facility, he may have been one of the oldest members, but also one of the most determined. “I made up my mind one day: I was going to fly right,” Jeff said. “I have too much to live for to go back to jail.”

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