Stories of Impact Our portfolio organizations reach hundreds of thousands of individuals and families each year, opening economic mobility opportunities. Explore these uplifting participant stories that demonstrate the impact of bringing results-oriented organizations to the places where communities have identified they are most needed. Site/Location Issue/Area Delivering With Care: Food Connect Twin Cities Delivering With Care: Food Connect When Food Connect partnered with the Department of Indian Work, they brought consistency, care, and reliability to food deliveries—strengthening support for Indigenous elders and families across the Twin Cities. Transforming Birth Experiences: Irth Twin Cities Transforming Birth Experiences: Irth As a public health nurse and doula, Dr. Abiola A-B seen firsthand how Irth is creating safer, more equitable birth experiences—building community, accountability, and lasting change. Answering the Call: Newark EMS Corps Greater Newark Answering the Call: Newark EMS Corps Through EMS Corps, Chyna Renèe Weathers found both purpose and confidence—gaining vital EMT skills while discovering pride in who she’s becoming. Strengthening Connections: All Our Kin Kansas City Strengthening Connections: All Our Kin Through the Business Series cohort, this Family Child Care educator gained new skills, connections, and confidence to better support children and communicate effectively with parents. The Value of Integrity: Becoming a Man (BAM) Kansas City The Value of Integrity: Becoming a Man (BAM) Through BAM, Jaylen discovered the value of integrity—choosing honesty over shortcuts and finding true confidence in his own work. A Journey Forward: Center for Employment Opportunities Detroit A Journey Forward: Center for Employment Opportunities With CEO’s support, Edris turned determination into opportunity—earning nine certifications, launching a new career, and rebuilding his future after incarceration Empowering Readers: Springboard Collaborative Detroit Empowering Readers: Springboard Collaborative Stability Restored: HomeStart’s Renew Collaborative Cincinnati Stability Restored: HomeStart’s Renew Collaborative When an unexpected expense put Fred’s housing at risk, Renew Collaborative helped him stay in his home and regain financial stability.
