Among His Achievements • Recognized as a Des Moines Area Community College Urban Campus Alumni Association Outstanding Alumni in 1991 and in 2018. • Expanded the Men on the Move clothing closet at the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families, providing hundreds of men with free suits and professional clothing. • Served as a board member and advisory member of Proteus Employment Opportunities Inc. • Member of the board of directors for ManUp Iowa, which mentors youths in Des Moines Public Schools. • Member of the Pi Alpha Alpha National Honor Society. His Advice • Help people see what they can achieve. “There are a lot of folks who don’t have someone to reach out to. Be that person.” • Be patient. “Be diligent in your purpose.” • Persevere. “Success for me is falling down seven times and standing up eight. … It’s not how you start; it’s how you finish.” Community Voices “Dwight is one of those that will go and make it happen regardless of the barriers or obstacles in front of him.” Marvin DeJear, senior vice president of talent Dwight Jackson development at the Greater Des Moines Partnership “He continues to dedicate his time to improving the lives of others in the community.” Joy Esposito, assistant director of the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families “Dwight’s dedication and passion toward the community of Des Moines is changing lives daily.” Tom Sitzmann, owner of Mr. B Clothing “There are a lot of folks who don’t have someone to reach out to. Be that person.” -Dwight Jackson
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