Program areas at Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation
The organization operated as a Foundation with its primary objective to promote the well-being of the Ottumwa, ia community. The organization recognizes and embraces the critical role it can play in the community as a catalyst for positive change. To carry out this role, the organization raises, manages, and distributes funds for charitable purposes. It is also active in initiating and advancing promising ideas, making grants, convening, promoting collaboration, providing sound information, and celebrating success.
The organization established a leadership academy in 2012. The mission of the academy is to develop effective leadership for the betterment of our community. The Ottumwa leadership academy is a 10-month tuition-based academy that provides participants an "mba" in Ottumwa and wapello counties with targeted leadership development strategies and skills.
Revitalization - downtown is a symbol of the historic heart of the city. We are working to revitalize downtown Ottumwa and the surrounding areas to make it an attractive place to live and work. Our current projects fall under 4 themes: reclaiming main street, riverfront renaissance, Ottumwa sports campus & extending central park to the river.
Leadership academy - to carry out our initiatives we need supportive leadership at all levels. We have established the Ottumwa leadership academy which is a 10 month program that strives to educate, empower, encourage and engage future leaders to create positive change in our community, government and businesses.
Newcomer relations: this program hosts a series of free, interactive sessions designed to connect newcomers to the attributes and amenities of the community of Ottumwa. Businesses are provided assistance with their recruitment of staff by offering community tours for new applicants.
Tuition & dues from the leadership academy
Grant funds returned pursuant to terms of grant agreements
Miscellaneous other income received