CFUM staff has selected Sabrina Ollie as the August Employee of the Month. 

Ollie serves as the Site Director and Program Coordinator for CFUM, having been in that role for five years. In her role she is the direct supervisor to development specialists, maintains the licensed child care center, helps develop and implement curriculum and serves as liaison between CFUM and Moulton for families who attend our programs.

"I enjoy the impact CFUM makes in our community and serving the children and families at Moulton, said Ollie"

Ollie serves on the worship team at her church, loves attending community events and spending quality time with her daughter, family and friends.

When asked what the best skills are that she brings to the job, Ollie replied "reliability, leadership and passion for the work." We agree Sabrina, we agree.

Meet Richard Nordin, a volunteer who has been involved with CFUM in different capacities for 10+ years. "I love to bring books and kids together and CFUM provides me a great opportunity to do just that," said Nordin.

A native of Iowa, he has been around books since he began his first-ever job at a Des Moines library branch at the young age of 15. Nordin says, "I decided to take the job while I figured out what I wanted to do when I grow up." Turns out the library was the answer to that question. Outside of a stint in the Army, he spent his career around books and still works a few hours a week at the East Side Library.

He first encountered CFUM when the group first visited the library where Nordin worked and he was impressed that even though there were games to play, the CFUM students immediately gravitated to the books. "I was so impressed by how much they wanted to read and by their reading skills," Nordin commented. Shortly after that he began volunteering at both The Breakfast Club and The Haven After School program.

"I enjoy helping young readers discover books that open their mind," Nordin said. "I can see a book and immediately know which student would love it."

CFUM thanks Richard for his continue support of the organization and the kids that benefit from his expertise and kindness.