We’re rewriting stories for kids and families in Iowa. Here’s where those stories get told. Follow along with the Ellipsis blog as we connect the dots between our work, our communities and the lives we change.
For 19-year-old Grady Walston, making a difference started from a simple idea in his family room in West Des Moines, Iowa. What began as a small clothing business has evolved into something much bigger: a movement to spark conversations about mental health and support local youth through his brand, Astro 9. While Grady has no direct connection to Ellipsis, a nonprofit that serves more than 550 kids and families a day across Iowa, he decided to donate a portion of his earnings to the organization — a gesture as thoughtful and inspiring as his mission.