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Students Speak Up for Mental Health: Ottumwa Legacy Youth Alliance, Other Area Students, and NAMI Take Action at Iowa State Capitol
Students from Ottumwa Legacy Youth Alliance as well as other students from EBF, Ottumwa, and Cardinal School Districts spoke with legislators about mental health on Monday, March 6th. The day

From Teacher to Business Owner to Community Leader: Meet Sandra Hendred, Legacy Foundation Board Member
The Legacy Foundation board members are a passionate and dedicated group of individuals committed to making a positive impact in Wapello County. Today, we are thrilled to highlight the story

Stomping Out Stigma: How One Student Group is Working to Address Mental Illness at Ottumwa High School
After 6 cases of self-harm occurred within a 2-week span at Ottumwa School District, the OHS Stomp Out Stigma group knew they needed to act. The group, which is dedicated
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For 10 years, the Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation has been committed to the well-being of the Ottumwa Community and Wapello County. Our mission is to improve health, education and economic vitality for all, regardless of racial identity, cultural identity and language, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, physical ability or religious beliefs. We will work closely with other organizations to create an inclusive community that empowers and enables everyone to connect, belong and grow together.