When volunteers gathered for the United Way of Cass Clay's volunteer packing day — where the backpacks are filled with supplies, ready to be distributed next week — one helper arrived with a much different perspective. Years ago, Wangen had waited patiently for a backpack as a middle school student. Devon Wangen (red shirt( helps pack school supplies during United Way’s backpack event at the Fargodome on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For United Way, it takes a story like Devon's to affirm the value of this community project. ADVERTISEMENT"To see him thriving in our community today and saying that this kept him going, is really special," said Kristina Hein-Landin of the United Way.