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Impact in five points

Real people. Real second chances. Real results. Real savings.

Momentum Urban Employment — Black Hawk County & Iowa outcomes, 2020–2026.

1. 1

   2.3%

   recidivism rate

   Four of 173 participants — against a 40% national average. Second chances that stick in Black Hawk County.

2. 2

   87.3%

   found employment

   151 of 173 Momentum graduates placed into work after completing the program (2020–2026).

3. 3

   87.4%

   still working at 90+ days

   132 graduates kept their jobs past ninety days — retention that beats national norms.

4. 4

   $19/hr

   average starting wage

   Graduates earn from day one — more workers, more spending, more growth for local businesses.

5. 5

   $51.8M

   economic & societal impact

   Estimated taxpayer and community benefit, 2020–2026. Every $1 invested returns nearly 10× in annual benefit.

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