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Strong communities are built by strong leaders, and for nearly two decades the Waukee Leadership Institute (WLI)  has played a vital role in cultivating them. Each year’s class participates in monthly leadership development sessions led by local experts and city officials, culminating in a student-led service project that directly benefits the community. This year, the Waukee Betterment Foundation awarded $1,000  to support key enhancements to the Leadership Institute’s websi

Ensuring that families have access to safe, stable, and affordable housing is essential to a healthy community. That’s why the Waukee Betterment Foundation awarded $500  to Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity  to support their ongoing work in expanding affordable homeownership opportunities in Waukee. Through their Homeownership program, Habitat partners with qualified families to build and rehabilitate homes, making sure no family pays more than 30% of their income towar

Supporting students is one of the most powerful ways to strengthen a community, which is why the Waukee Betterment Foundation awarded $1,000  to the Waukee Community Schools Foundation (WCSF)  this year. WCSF plays a vital role in ensuring every student in the Waukee Community School District has what they need to learn, grow, and feel supported—no matter their circumstances. With more than 13,600 students and 2,800 staff members across the district, including thousands of Wa

This year, the Waukee Betterment Foundation was excited to award $1,500  to Can Play , an organization making a meaningful difference by ensuring all children—regardless of financial barriers—have the chance to experience the joy and growth that come from participating in sports. Can Play strengthens the Waukee community through its Victory  programs, which provide low-cost, inclusive sports and recreation opportunities grounded in four core principles: Grow, Develop, Believe

The Waukee Betterment Foundation is proud to recognize Everybody Wins!  as one of our 2025 grant recipients. This year, we awarded $500  to support their mission of helping children thrive in school and in life through the power of mentorship and reading. Everybody Wins! strengthens student confidence and literacy through its signature Power Read  program—weekly one-to-one read-aloud sessions that pair students with caring adult mentors. These meaningful relationships not onl

The Waukee Betterment Foundation is honored to recognize Waypoint Resources  as one of our 2025 grant recipients. This year, we awarded $2,000  to support their mission of serving as a vital safety net for Waukee residents facing food insecurity, financial challenges, and other basic needs. Waypoint Resources’ impact reaches deeply into the Waukee community. With a strong volunteer base made up largely of Waukee residents, the organization ensures that children, families, and

The Waukee Betterment Foundation is proud to recognize Love for Red  as one of our 2025 grant recipients. This year, our foundation awarded $500 to support their important work ensuring students and families in our community have access to free menstrual products. Love for Red plays a vital role in reducing barriers for students by creating “period packs” and providing supplies directly in Waukee Schools. As the need continues to grow, the organization also offers resources a

The Waukee Betterment Foundation is excited to continue our annual grant program! Since 2020, we’ve proudly supported local nonprofits...

(Waukee, IA) The Waukee Betterment Foundation announced today the inaugural Waukee Betterment Games will take place on the afternoon of...

On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Waukee Betterment Foundation awarded Waukee Community Schools Foundation with $2,200 to assist with...

On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Waukee Betterment Foundation awarded Waukee Area Christian Services (WACS) with $1,800 to assist with the...

On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Waukee Betterment Foundation awarded Everybody Wins with $500 to ensure the kids at Maple Grove...

On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Waukee Betterment Foundation awarded Love for Red with $1,000. This donation will be used to fund the...

On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Waukee Betterment Foundation awarded Can Play with $500 to help with licensing its adapted programs in...

We've hit a Homer! Thanks to the generous donation by Access Systems, Inc., the Miracle League Field at Triumph Park will receive a...

On June 3, 2021, City officials and staff members, the Waukee Betterment Foundation board, the Waukee Park Board, project donors and...

Another donation to our All-Inclusive area at Triumph Park. Pictured is Lisa Kurtz of Waukee Family Dentistry and Waukee Betterment...

Happy to announce the support from Marco's Pizza in the amount of $2,500 to the all-inclusive play area at Triumph Park. Pictured is...

We want to say thanks to the entire team at Craig Dental Center for their generous donation of $5,000. They are a great supporter of the...

Morgan Stanley is no stranger to the our foundation's projects. They donated to our Trailhead project and have stepped up with $6,000 to...