Impact Stories
Walk the Line: A Powerful Poverty Simulation Experience
Hosted by United Way of Hood County The United Way of Hood County hosted an eye-opening event called "Walk The Line," an immersive Poverty Simulation designed to highlight the daily struggles faced by individuals living at or below the poverty line. This experience...
Resilience Rewritten: Betty’s Journey of Hope and Transformation
Resilience RewrittenBetty's Journey of Hope and TransformationHood County, Betty's life story embodies both challenges and triumphs. As a single, divorced mother of an adult child with mental health issues, Betty faced hurdles while balancing family responsibilities....
Game Night
Game NightCommunity Connection through Game NightWhen United Way of Hood County opened the Cresson Pod Empowerment Center, they had a vision to create a space where residents could feel more empowered, get involved, and engage in more social interaction. The center...