We all know that things don’t always come to us on a silver platter. More often than not, we must work hard to achieve our goals. One fellow, Jared, does exactly that!

Jared has been a part of HOPE Agency since graduating high school. Throughout our time working with Jared, he has accomplished many incredible life goals, the most recent two being getting his driver’s license and buying a car!

Jared is also one to work as hard as he can at his job.  Jared works at two businesses here in Des Moines.  Jared works at Hy-Vee part time and in the last year has landed a dream job of working with children at a local daycare center.  He is very much a loyal employee.  He enjoys being able to meet people at Hy-Vee and being a mentor to the children at the daycare.  One can say that Jared is having a rock star year!  

What an incredible testimony to Jared's dedication to accomplish his goals, with support by his direct support professionals, family and team. And we couldn’t be more excited about his future!  As Jared states, “You are your own boss. No one can tell you what you can and cannot do….so just do it!”

Taylor Harper
​Public Relations student at Simpson College interning for HOPE.
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