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Foster Grandparents: Helping Children Thrive While Giving Grandparents Something Back
In Wapello County, Foster Grandparents are making a meaningful difference in the lives of children while gaining more than many expect in return. Local volunteers age 55 and older spend
Five-year commitment from Ottumwa Legacy Foundation supports monthly veteran food distribution
Food Bank of Iowa has received a $75,000 grant from the Ottumwa Legacy Foundation, providing $15,000 annually for five years, to sustain its veterans’ mobile food distribution in Wapello County. Held
Gateway High School Students Lead the Way on Attendance Solutions
Gateway High School students did not show up with guesses. They showed up with evidence, ownership, and a clear sense of responsibility when they presented to the Ottumwa Legacy Foundation
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Since 2010, the Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation has been committed to the well-being of the Ottumwa Community and Wapello County. Our mission is to serve as a perpetual partner, investing in the vitality and advancement of the greater Ottumwa community, regardless of racial identity, cultural identity and language, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, physical ability or religious beliefs. We will work closely with other organizations to create an inclusive community that empowers and enables everyone to connect, belong and grow together.
