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Our Program Stories

Below are stories from programs that provide support to those who struggle with hunger.

Together we can Stop the Growl!

Horizons Summer Meals: Nutritious[..]

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Advocating for Change

Professor Robert D. Putnam was the keynote speaker for United Way’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 14. His comments set the context and confirmed[..]

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School Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism

The June newsletter for Reading into Success shared an exciting update about local work to decrease chronic absenteeism. You might be asking, “what is[..]

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Summer Learning Loss

Summer is here, and students are already planning their adventures: camps to reunite with friends, pool trips and picnics outside, and family vacations to[..]

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Cedar Rapids Joins Nationwide Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Cedar Rapids is taking a big step toward improving student success by joining the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (GLR), a nationwide movement to[..]

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