Author

Madelaine Jerousek-Smith

Journalist

Madelaine Jerousek-Smith is a freelance writer and editor based in Des Moines, Iowa, whose work includes magazine, web and newspaper stories. She has worked as an editor for the University of Iowa and a reporter for the Des Moines Register.

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A founder of an innovative flood-recovery project in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, offers advice for others interested in community outreach.

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How should we repurpose our assets with faithful generosity?

The Faithful Generosity Story Shelf is a collection of stories that highlights congregations and other religious groups who are using their assets and resources in creative ways as an expression of faithful giving.

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