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Provides scholarships to school-aged children in income-eligible households wishing to attend a camp or enroll in a class such a swimming lessons, cooking, art, etc.

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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Recreational Scholarships are offered for low-income children for West Des Moines Parks and Rec offerings. Low income families can also apply for reduced pool passes which allows unlimited admittance all summer to the Holiday Park Aquatic Center, Valley View Aquatic Center. Applications for reduced pool passes begins in April of each year.

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Sports Program Participation Expense Assistance
Camperships
Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities.

**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
A scholarship program that gives access to discounts for households within Des Moines that meet established guidelines.
Provides financial assistance to eligible households for youth extracurricular activities. This can include things like music classes/equipment, art classes/supplies, or any other activity that would be considered extracurricular.

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Sports Program Participation Expense Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities.

**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Offers cultural and recreation programs, including: youth sports leagues and clinics, kids cooking, ZUMBA and Senior Card Club. Harbach Center and Public Library now available, offering recreational activities and library servicesfor the residents of Clive.

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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Recreational Facilities
Public Parks
Sports Program Participation Expense Assistance
Team Sports/Leagues

Provides scholarships to school-aged children in income-eligible households wishing to attend a camp or enroll in a class such a swimming lessons, cooking, art, etc.

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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Offers fitness classes, child watch, family and teen programs, free weights, group cycling, strength/cardiovascular equipment, racquetball courts, a gymnasium, running track and swimming pool.

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Y Facilities
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Recreational Facilities
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Provides Extracurricular Scholarships for children in foster care. Kids are allowed to apply once a year and must request financial assistance through designated program before applying for FHF assistance. Caregivers are not reimbursed for expenses already paid. Applications must be submitted prior to child starting activity. Funds will cover one unique activity up to $500 per 12 months. This is not a reimbursement program. Applications must be processed, and payments are sent directly to the organization, not the caregiver.
Offers youth development programs for youth between the ages of 5-18. The Club is open to all youth, but has a special concern for young people that come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Club programs are divided into five key service areas including; Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, The Arts, and Sports and Recreation. (The Boys & Girls Club is not available as a daycare center).

After School Hours:
K-5th Mon-Fri, 2:30 pm-6 pm, 6th-12th 3 pm-7 pm;
All Day Club (when school is out), K-5th Mon-Fri 7:30 am-6 pm, 6th-12th Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm

Club Locations
1. McCombs Club (McCombs Middle School), 201 SW County Line Road, DSM, IA, 515-242-8333 (6th-12th)
2. Frank J. Ross Club (Moore Elementary School) 3716 50th St., DSM, IA, 515-242-7651 (K-5th)
3. Ellis I. Levitt Club (Carver Community School), 705 E. University Ave, Suite 200, DSM, IA, 280-5397 (K-5th)
4. Bernie & Berniece Baker Club (Amos Hiatt Middle School), 1214 E. 15th St., DSM, IA, 242-7336 (6th-12th)
5. Huskies Club (Meredith Middle), 4827 Madison Ave, DSM, IA, 515-242-8204 (6th-12th)
6. Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Club (Drake University), 2500 Forest Ave., DSM, 515-242-7925 (K-12th)
7. E.T. Meredith Jr. Club, 1421 Walker St., DSM, IA, 515-242-7955 (9th-12th)
8. Studebaker Club (Studebaker Elementary School), 300 County Line Rd., DM, IA 50320, 515-242-8540 (K-5th)

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Boys/Girls Clubs
Youth Enrichment Programs
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Provides financial assistance to eligible households for youth extracurricular activities. This can include things like music classes/equipment, art classes/supplies, or any other activity that would be considered extracurricular.

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Sports Program Participation Expense Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Provides financial assistance to eligible households for youth extracurricular activities. This can include things like music classes/equipment, art classes/supplies, or any other activity that would be considered extracurricular.

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Sports Program Participation Expense Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Program offers discounts to Parks and Recreation program in Des Moines (pool, zoo, swim lessons, other sports).

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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Sports Program Participation Expense Assistance
Offers many recreation programs and park facilities to accommodate all ages and income levels. Low-income fees available to Iowa City residents. Many free activities. Seasonal brochure can also be found on the website.

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Public Parks
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
General Recreational Activities/Sports
County Government Departments/Offices
Federal and state funds awarded as grants and scholarships for a variety of arts, cultural and educational projects and residencies in the state. Sponsors art and cultural programs and services which are available to community groups, institutions, schools, individuals, and organizations, as well as an arts newsletter. Program directories and rosters available to the general public.

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Arts Associations
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Art classes in painting, drawing, clay, mixed media, and more. Classes take place on Saturdays in four-week long sessions. Youth ages 5-8, 9-12, and 13-16 can be registered.

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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Arts and Crafts Instruction
Provides financial assistance to eligible households for youth extracurricular activities. This can include things like music classes/equipment, art classes/supplies, or any other activity that would be considered extracurricular.

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Sports Program Participation Expense Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Provides financial assistance to eligible households for youth extracurricular activities. This can include things like music classes/equipment, art classes/supplies, or any other activity that would be considered extracurricular.

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Sports Program Participation Expense Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance

Provides scholarships to school-aged children in income-eligible households wishing to attend a camp or enroll in a class such a swimming lessons, cooking, art, etc.

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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Advocates for people with developmental disabilities and/or intellectual delays and their families, through partnership, leadership, and individual choice; policy advocates raise awareness, increase and improve services and opportunities, and help direct funding into community-based programs.

Annual Christmas Party in December at the Bettendorf Community Center for all special-needs populations.

Scholarships of up to $250 annually for individuals with intellectual delay for leisure activities.

Referrals to community resources.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Christmas Programs
Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities.

**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Students enrolled in the Des Moines Public School System who qualify for the free and reduced meal program can opt in to register for Parks and Recreation youth sports and swim lessons for just $5.

Programs include:
. Coach Pitch Baseball for Grades 1-2
. Tee Ball for K-1
. Swim Lessons for pre-K-12 (Group lessons only)
. Youth Basketball for Pre-K-7
. Youth Flag Football for Pre-K - 7
. Youth Soccer for Pre-K - 7
. Youth Volleyball for Grades 1-7

Eligible participants may opt in through the Des Moines Public Schools website any time throughout the year (www.activities.dmschools.org/youth-programs/parks-rec-scholarship-opt-in/).

Provides scholarships to school-aged children in income-eligible households wishing to attend a camp or enroll in a class such a swimming lessons, cooking, art, etc.

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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Offers funding for persons who meet the criteria to attend aquatic classes at the Southeast Iowa Medical Center for Rehabilitation.cirteria to attend aquatic classes at the Great River Medical Center for Rehabilitation.

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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance