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CHARACTER COUNTS! In Iowa strives to help Iowans practice good character through the Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring & Citizenship.

Through a statewide partnership with the national CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition, CHARACTER COUNTS! In Iowa impacts our state through a variety of ways:

CHARACTER COUNTS! in Families: Parents want their children to be of strong character, and good character does not just happen. It is an outcome of the efforts of parents who lay a strong foundation of good character.

CHARACTER COUNTS! in Communities: Cities and towns throughout Iowa have passionately adopted the Six Pillars of Character. Efforts range from helping Little League coaches teach good sportsmanship to posting CC! banners throughout the community, and much more!

CHARACTER COUNTS! in Workplaces: Many Iowa companies are implementing CHARACTER COUNTS! in the workplace by including the Six Pillars in their corporate values and educating their staffs and boards on making ethical decisions.

CHARACTER COUNTS! in Schools: We work hand-in-hand with thousands of Iowa educators to incorporate character education into their school, athletic and youth programs.

Please contact us at 515.271.1910 so that we can help you in your character development projects!

QUOTABLE:

"I grew up around CHARACTER COUNTS! and actually being a part of it now, knowing that I can help influence the kids, it's such an honor."

-Olympic Gymnast Shawn Johnson

(2008 Exercise Your Character event)

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CHARACTER COUNTS! In Iowa
1213 25th Street
Des Moines, IA 50311

Ph: 515.271-1910
Fx: 515-271-1907