Janet and Stephen Shepherd live in Burlington, Iowa, and are passionate about the mission of Hopeful Mama Foundation with a sincere desire that more women can find help through their infertility journey. Janet has an Ed.D. from Liberty University and serves as Vice President of Academic Affairs at Southeastern Community College. Stephen, a retired English professor who taught writing in higher education for over 30 years, has an MFA in Creative Writing and has authored eight non-fiction books, a novella, and a collection of short stories. Stephen who is also a singer/songwriter, has published six albums and is the owner of Circus Girl

Storied Folk & Co. is a woman-owned lifestyle brand that revolves around inspirational and uplifting messages, driven by a mission to support individuals battling infertility. Our intention is to create everyday goods that inspire you + those around you. Storied Folk & Co. emerged from Linley’s personal journey, a four-plus-year battle with infertility. With a profound understanding of its impact on emotional well-being, mental & physical health and financial stability, Linley envisioned a platform to support those facing the daunting expenses of fertility treatments in the U.S. We commit to giving back by donating 3% of our retail sales to

Hopeful Mama Foundation extends our heartfelt gratitude to the generous individual(s) who made a contribution to support our cause. While we may not know your name, your act of kindness speaks volumes. Thank you for believing in our cause and for choosing to make a difference anonymously. Your gift embodies the true spirit of giving. With sincere gratitude, Hopeful Mama Foundation

GreenState’s mission is to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. We give back by volunteering time and donating funds to support local organizations and charities that allow our communities to thrive. GreenState Credit Union is proud to support a variety of events and programs. Our allocations committee meets monthly to evaluate applications and determine funding based on eligibility and compliance within our donation guidelines.