The Mental Health Team at Cardinal Community School District (CCSD) works to eliminate barriers that keep students from succeeding at school or in society. “We believe that if kids aren’t
When Kaitlyn Baeza says she’s busy, she’s BUSY. Baeza, a sophomore at Ottumwa High School, is a cheerleader, manager for boys’ football and girls’ soccer, and participates in the Talented
Mary Margaret Butler’s life changed when she found a woman and five children freezing in their car in a parking lot in the middle of winter. “At that point, I
Reading is the foundation for academic success. According to the Iowa Department of Education Early Literacy Initiative, nearly 1 in 4 Iowa 3rd grade students is not proficient in reading.
Eldon Uptown/Downtown is a non-profit focused on bringing vibrancy back to the community’s commercial district. In 2017 the non-profit, led by Eldon resident Donna Jeffrey, received the buildings at 217
The Southeast Iowa Dream Center brings together skilled volunteers to complete projects with the community. The Second Saturday Project, a name coined after the group began completing volunteer work on
One empty building and 1445 volunteer hours – $35,677; 16 punching bags, 2 speed bags, and 55 pairs of boxing gloves – $6,293; 1 boxing ring – $5,898; 45 years
Anyone associated with the nonprofit world today is hearing the current buzzwords Capacity Building and Sustainability. So what do they mean? According to the National Council of Nonprofits, “capacity building
The year that American Home Finding Association (AHFA) was established, brown plaid suits were on sale for $3.75, vacant land in Wapello County was selling for $20 to $50 per
Latinas/Latinos al Éxito translated means Latinos to Success. Al Éxito is a statewide organizations that empowers Latinos youth to succeed in life and Iowa by providing programs that builds their
