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05 Feb 2021 Will Keeps, President of Starts Right Here It's Not About What You've Been Through, But How you Get Through It Feb 05, 2021 7:00 AM Organization founder, Will Holmes, knows change is possible for kids because he has been where they are. He grew up in Chicago. By age seven, he was a sexual abuse survivor. By thirteen he found a "home" with the Blackstone gang. At fifteen, Will watched rivals murder his friend and then turn their hatred on him. A jammed gun saved him from instant death, but not from a vicious beating with baseball bats and knives that left him barely alive. It was devastating and life-changing. Will's recovery wasn't just physical, it was mental and emotional. Over time, he chose hope. He embraced determination and found purpose. After years of successfully mentoring youth in DMPS and through Des Moines Police Department Second Chance programs, Will realized struggling kids need more. They need support outside of school hours and a safe place to be themselves. Starts Right Here movement has increased its engagement with youth in the Des Moines area year over year through its partnership with DMPS and the Des Moines Police Department.
19 Feb 2021 Rotary Meeting - February 19, 2021 Feb 19, 2021 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM RSVP for Friday's meeting by clicking "Member" and entering information on the registration form. You need to be logged in to do so. To attend an in-person meeting at Wakonda, members are required to wear masks and observe social distancing rules. Masks may be removed once you're seated for breakfast. Masks must be worn once you're finished with the meal. Potential members (PM) are welcome to attend in-person meetings. The sponsoring member should register the PM through the RSVP process. All other guests are welcome to attend virtually.
26 Feb 2021 Rotary Meeting - February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM RSVP for Friday's meeting by clicking "Member" and entering information on the registration form. You need to be logged in to do so. To attend an in-person meeting at Wakonda, members are required to wear masks and observe social distancing rules. Masks may be removed once you're seated for breakfast. Masks must be worn once you're finished with the meal. Potential members (PM) are welcome to attend in-person meetings. The sponsoring member should register the PM through the RSVP process. All other guests are welcome to attend virtually.