About
Uplift of Rural Iowa is a non-profit organization aimed at providing families with a safe environment to collaborate, share resources and support each other. We've all heard the saying "it takes a village to raise a child," but too often in today's world "the village" doesn't exist - so we're creating it!
Our three core objectives are:
1. To facilitate prenatal and postpartum education for women
2. To provide resources and support for parents of young children
3. To engage families and the community in the positive development of our children
We believe we rise by lifting each other
Our Mission
To build stronger families by uniting parents in a safe environment for collaboration and resource sharing.
Our Vision
We envision a community in which families feel connected and prepared for today's demands on parenthood.
Meet The Team
Michelle Leonard
President
After struggling with miscarriage and anxiety during her following pregnancy, Michelle developed a passion for prenatal and postpartum education. A mama, wife and CPA by day, she lives with her husband and daughter in Winterset, Iowa.
Abby Thompson
Vice President
Becoming a single mom at a young age opened Abby's eyes to some of the realities, hardships, as well as celebrations that many moms face. Momhood gave her the passion to support other moms - there is strength in numbers. She is a full time mom and Elementary teacher, residing in Cainsville, Missouri.
Jami Vogel
Secretary
Being a mom of two girls has definitely opened Jami's eyes to the stress and high demands of parenting. However, she never could have guessed how much love and compassion would also come along with it. Having a fantastic support group and her tribe of mamas has been so important and she is so thankful for them. She is a wife, momma, and Pre-K teacher living in Lamoni, Iowa.
Amanda Goddard
Treasurer
This stay at home mom has been through her own hardships of motherhood. Amanda struggled with fertility with both pregnancies and complicated delivery with her first born. She is currently going back to school for an accounting degree. She is also a veteran and military wife, which comes with its own struggles. She lives with her husband and children in Grimes, Iowa. Having a support group for moms has been extremely important to her through these hardships.