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Keeping a community gem shining businessrecord.com/keeping-a-comm…

Meaningful recognition of our leaders Teree Caldwell-Johnson and Deidre DeJear. #OakridgeStrong BPC 2024 News Changemakers Awards businessrecord.com/bpc-2024-news-…

"Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime." Check out Jim Duncan's deep dive into our Oak Studio and how it is quickly changing young lives in this month's issue of CITYVIEW - page 56: buff.ly/40l1o5y

Congratulations President & CEO Deidre DeJear, named Cultural Leader Newcomer of the Year by the Business Record, recognizing an individual in a new position of leadership in a cultural or nonprofit organization who has and will continue to make significant contributions!

Deidre DeJear plans to 'go the distance' for Oakridge Neighborhood as its new CEO desmoinesregister.com/story/news/loc… via Des Moines Register

Congratulations to our President and CEO Deidre DeJear! #5 in Business Record 2025 Book of Lists "Most Influential Business Leaders." #1 in our book! #OakridgeStrong

In 2024 our Family and Workforce Programs: - Served 4,553 individuals - Placed 264 people in good paying jobs - Supported 25 families in eliminating nearly $30,000 worth of debt - Helped 8 families successfully close on and move into their own homes + so much more. #ChangingLives

Seeking HOST EMPLOYERS for our Oak Futures Youth Employment Program. Help us engage young people ages 14-24 in meaningful employment, job skills training + career exploration. We fully cover employment costs, paying students directly. Learn more: buff.ly/4gDl7lW

Not only do youth in our Teen Tech Center’s Career Pathways Program receive personalized coaching + mentorship, they deepen their knowledge of career opportunities in STEAM that they apply to real-world settings through team projects + paid summer internships. #OakridgeStrong

Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa is doing amazing work for kids in our state, and we are so appreciative of all this organization has done over the years to help lift the youth we serve! We encourage you to support the important work of Variety during their 51st Telethon year!

On this day in 1968, the Des Moines City Council approved the housing project that would become Oakridge Neighborhood, providing stable housing that's enabled thousands of residents to thrive. #OakridgeStrong #ChangingLives

It's thumbs up for the first winner of a brand new sports team jersey donated by our Public Safety Director Travis Hamilton to recognize youth who are on the right path. Keep up the good work, pal! #OakridgeStrong

What a treat! ✨ Private audience with the fantastic Misty Copeland, ballerina extraordinaire and featured speaker at last night's Bucksbaum Lecture Series at Drake University. Thanks to our friends at Ballet Des Moines for inviting us! #OakridgeStrong #ChangingLives

So honored! Oak Academy Early Learning and Preschool - recognized by Golden Educators Foundation for our work in early childhood education. Thanks Bridget Cravens-Neely for nominating us! We know of the power of early childhood education to transform lives & we're here for it!

Check out Give & Grow DSM host Siobhan Spain's conversation with 18-year-old Zami Dainkeh, who shares her inspiring journey growing up in the Oakridge community, and her experiences as a first-generation immigrant and college student: bit.ly/4iQjEK4

The groundbreaking for Oakridge Neighborhood took place on this day in 1968! We know stable housing positively impacts all areas of a family's life, and coupled with the robust social services we provide we've helped change the lives of thousands of Iowa families. #OakridgeStrong

The Principal Charity Classic is dedicated to helping Iowa children succeed. Over 130,000 Iowa kids are impacted each year by contributions that lift Iowa nonprofits supporting children, including Oakridge Neighborhood. You can make a difference by attending the PCC 5/28 - 6/1.

Proud of our driver's education program and the impact it makes for adults and those that don't speak English. #OakridgeStrong #ChangingLives kcci.com/article/oakrid…

"I am an innovator and this whole ridge is my space" - 10th Annual STEAM on the Ridge! #OakridgeStrong #ChangingLives