Greater Des Moines thrives when purpose meets service. Community Connect inspires and teaches participants that leveraging their purpose improves their lives and our community. The program has two key objectives:

• To provide a curriculum that helps participants uncover and leverage their personal values and purpose, leading to goal setting for intentional engagement in the community.
• To connect participants with experienced community leaders, so they may learn and benefit from the mentors' wisdom and networks.

The six-session program, facilitated by Dr. Christi Hegstad and program alumni, offers a dynamic learning environment and ensures interaction with each mentor as well as other program participants. Between sessions, participants meet in small groups to build relationships and to support momentum toward goals.

You are applying for the Community Connect Class of 2025. 

Tips for completing this application:

• Be thorough and thoughtful in your responses. Help the reviewers get to know you. 
• Save your information in Word, just in case you experience technical issues and lose your data.
• Consider asking someone to proofread your application. 
• Submit your application well before the deadline.