The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute announced the graduation of 30 participants from the Community Connect: Mentors Inspiring Success program. The six-session program began in February and provided a small-group setting that ensured interaction with each mentor as well as other program participants. Participants publicly affirmed their purpose statements and goals for community involvement at a June 15 graduation ceremony. To see the participant and mentor lists and learn more about the Community Connect program, visitwww.gdmli.com.