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individuals participated in mental health awareness programming.

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underserved youth participated in summer enrichment programs.

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visits were made to emergency food programs.

WHAT WE'RE FIGHTING FOR

Our focus is on health, education, and financial stability—the building blocks for a good quality of life.

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To ensure all Story County residents have access to nutritious food.
Quality and engaging summer enrichment programs are available to all.
Combat the cycle of poverty and provide a path out of financial crisis.

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Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
“Familiar, Comfortable, Welcoming and Fun” These are the words that Bailey used to describe how she feels when she attends summer camp at Camp…
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All Aboard for Kids
While summers are a season of joyful anticipation for many kids and families, for our son Joshua and our family, we tend to find them more anxiety-…
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YSS
During the last school year, YSS’s Teen Club in Collins-Maxwell partnered with Iowa State University’s Engineering Ambassadors Network on a service…
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