Impact Archives

Picking up the pieces after crash totaled family’s only vehicle

Danielle Fortmann walked away from a multi-vehicle crash with broken ribs—and the realization that her family’s only vehicle was totaled.

After her mom’s passing, Jenna Bartell needed help—and a reassuring hand. Read her journey of finding hope after loss.

This Norwalk, Iowa, couple made a deal before they got married. They’ve stuck to their agreement. And they still joke about it today.

It wasn’t all that long ago when Breanna Parker and Jordan Abbe lived paycheck to paycheck. Here's their journey toward financial stability.

Making good on a longtime dream, these Dupaco members opened a food truck. And now they’re using their small business to help others.

Dupaco member Jon Sodawasser felt like he was trapped. But things are looking up. "It's nice to be where I am now." Here's his story.

With record-low mortgage rates, these members saw an opportunity to save money on their home loan. And Dupaco was there to help them.

An Aug. 10 storm left behind a trail of destruction across much of the Midwest. Here’s one Dupaco member’s story from that day.

One couple’s dream was put on hold when they faced the unexpected. But they continue to fight for their health—and their dream home.

These Dupaco members—and lifelong dreamers—count on their financial cooperative when they need a little help seeing their dreams through.

After years of renting, the Bergfelds finally had a solid game plan to buy their first house. Then COVID-19 arrived. Here’s their story.

For Chasta and Aaron Koopmann, 2020 has delivered medical worries, mounting bills and a bundle of love. Here’s their story.