Waukee Betterment Foundation

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 website. These...

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 toward housing. This...

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 Waukee residents,...