In the 3rd of 3 episodes featuring Children & Family Urban Movement (CFUM): Hear how one after-school program transformed the life of Michael Hardat — and why community-centered youth programs matter now more than ever. The conversation explores the importance of representation and access in education, and the urgent need for investment in Des Moines youth. Michael shares personal stories about growing up in the River Bend neighborhood, attending CFUM programming, earning a degree from Iowa State University, and now rebuilding the middle school program that once helped him dream bigger.

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