(Graettinger)– Upper Des Moines Opportunity has officially launched its search for a new Executive Director.
The agency is utilizing the services of a consultant, John Wilson, President of Progress Resources, Incorporated to assist in the search. Wilson is also serving as UDMO’s interim Executive Director until a permanent replacement is named.
In the last fiscal year UDMO assisted more than 10,000 families in its 12 county service area in finding jobs and employment search opportunities, alleviating homelessness, providing food and energy assistance, partnering in youth development, fatherhood initiatives and early childhood education, and more. The agency also works in conjunction with county general relief offices to provide emergency assistance programs and services to residents in need.
Upper Des Moines Opportunity serves Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Hamilton, Humboldt, O’Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Webster and Wright counties.
