Episodios

  • 56. The State of Childcare in Central Iowa
    Apr 1 2026

    On this episode of Community Difference Makers, Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa learn more about the state of childcare in Central Iowa with United Way of Central Iowa's Mary Sellers, Janice Lane Schroeder of Children & Families of Iowa, and Deidre DeJear of Oakridge Neighborhood.

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    39 m
  • 55. Building Solutions – Collaboration, Innovation, and Hope
    Mar 17 2026

    On this episode of Community Difference Makers, Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa learn more about the state of housing in Central Iowa with United Way of Central Iowa's Dave Stone, Lance Henning, CEO of Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, and Julian Neely, director of advancement and community investment at Polk County Housing Trust Fund.

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    40 m
  • 54. Lived Experiences of Housing Instability in Central Iowa
    Mar 10 2026

    On this episode of Community Difference Makers, Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa learn more about the state of housing in Central Iowa with United Way of Central Iowa's Luke Lynch, Melissa Gradischnig, who serves as a community navigator, and Brandi Courtney, as she shares her lived experience.

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    28 m
  • 53. The Ripple Effects of Housing Instability
    Mar 3 2026

    On this episode of Community Difference Makers, Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa learn more about the state of housing in Central Iowa with United Way of Central Iowa's Erin Davison-Rippey, and Shelby Ridley, Director of Programs at Primary Health Care, Inc.

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    28 m
  • 52. What Homelessness Really Looks Like in Central Iowa
    Feb 25 2026

    On this episode of Community Difference Makers, Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa learn about the state of housing in Central Iowa with United Way of Central Iowa's Mary Sellers, Angie Arthur, Executive Director of Homeward, and Doug Romig, Executive Director of Housing Solutions Alliance.

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    29 m
  • 51. Food Security and Children: School and Summer Meal Programs
    Feb 10 2026

    On this episode of Community Difference Makers, Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa learn about the state of food insecurity in Central Iowa with United Way of Central Iowa's Dave Stone, Lyn Wilson, Districtwide Homeless Liaison of Des Moines Public Schools, and Melissa Stimple, Executive Director of Waypoint Resources.

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    29 m
  • 50. Guiding the Way: How Community Navigators Help Families Access Resources
    Feb 3 2026

    On this episode of Community Difference Makers, Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa learn more about the state of food insecurity in Central Iowa with United Way of Central Iowa's Luke Lynch, Priscilla Marquez, who serves as a community navigator, and Shelby Chavez-Chun, Executive Director of Clive Community Services.

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    24 m
  • 49. The Rising Cost of Living and Its Impact on Food Access
    Jan 27 2026

    On this episode of Community Difference Makers, Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa learn more about the state of food insecurity in Central Iowa. United Way of Central Iowa's Erin Davidson-Rippey and Patty Sneddon-Kisting, CEO of the Urbandale Food Pantry, talk about the rising costs of living and its impact on food access.

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    29 m