In this thought-provoking episode of Community Narrative, Dé sits down with April Todd, Executive Director of the Pony Express Partnership for Children (PEPC), to explore how one small organization is making a big impact in Marysville and the surrounding region. April shares the story behind PEPC’s founding, the essential services they offer—from rental and utility assistance to child care and case management—and the unique challenges rural families face every day.

With honesty and heart, April opens up about the realities of poverty and homelessness in Marshall and Washington counties, the critical role of empathy in service work, and the ways community generosity has allowed PEPC to grow from a one-person effort into a thriving family resource center. You’ll also learn how local residents can support the mission—through donations, volunteering, or simply spreading awareness.

This episode is a reminder that behind every statistic is a story, and behind every need is a neighbor.

PEPC's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ponyexpresspartnership

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