Fort Dodge YWCA is a beacon of hope
As we move into May we begin thinking about milestones — goals made and goals met. Graduation is one such rite of passage. Families and friends acknowledge the achievement, and for a glorious day we come together to celebrate success.
For the women living at the YWCA, ‘‘graduation’’ is the day they can move into their own home. It’s the culmination of really hard work, intense soul searching and a good deal of independent study. For many, graduation is actually the completion of a ‘‘life re-make.’’ It takes a long time to unlearn the experiences of failure. In the past, experience had told these women when they mess up, they would lose the support of their mentors, the custody of their children, the love of their families and the freedom to make choices for their lives. Only we can teach them otherwise.
It’s hard to believe that it’s been more than 20 years since the focus of the YWCA changed.
Every Iowan deserves access to dental care
Last year, we volunteered at the Nebraska Mission of Mercy to provide free dental care. Some patients drove for more than six hours just to get there. Some even slept outside the doors just to be sure they got an early place in line.
» Full StoryTrinity Hospice offers care with dignity
Trinity Hospice is here to provide comfort and assistance to patients, their families and loved ones dealing with a life-limiting illness. The hospice philosophy holds that end-of-life care should emphasize quality of life.
» Full StoryNew policies can build a better future
Two hot issues on the minds of many are our streets and the studies.
Streets
Fort Dodge streets are our trophies reflecting the results of past policies on how we fixed and paid for them.
Teens and alcohol don’t mix
It is probably not just going to ‘‘come up’’ but a conversation about the risks of underage drinking has to occur between you and your teenager. And since you are the parent, it begins with you.
» Full StoryIt’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month
As parents, we teach our children ‘‘stranger danger,’’ never talk to strangers because they could possibly kidnap or hurt you, when in fact we need to also be educating our children on protecting themselves against people they know.
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ICCC GRADUATAION
ICCC Dental Hygiene Pinning
Ella and Jiselle show off
Ella in jeans G-ma mary made
Mason City at FD Girls Soccer
WC Girls Tennis vs. St. Eds
My Gallery
2A District Track Meet