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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
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
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Medical 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
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
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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Funding
Arts Associations
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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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Recreational Facilities
Y Facilities
Offers a variety of programs and services for people of all ages. The department also manages an extensive parks and trails system. Facilities include city parks, Municipal Swimming Pools and Valley Junction Activity Center. Recreational programs for preschoolers to senior citizens with activities for a variety of interests offered. Rooms are available for rental at the Activity and Aquatic centers. Call for availability.

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Public Parks
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Team Sports/Leagues
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
Team Sports/Leagues
Sports Program Participation 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
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
Offers the Adventure Pass program designed to help individuals and families check out area attractions for free with a library card.

Allows free admittance to the Blank Park Zoo, Science Center of Iowa, the Des Moines Children's Museum, Living History Farms, the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, Reiman Gardens and the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.

The Adventure Pass must be printed when presented upon admission into the attractions along with a photo ID. Each pass allows admission for up to 4 people, including up to 2 adults and 2 children.

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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Provides pool passes and helps cover costs of involvement in sports and recreation activities including physicals and registration fees.

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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
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
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Helps provide discounted swim passes for the North Liberty Recreation Department.

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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.

Categories

Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Provides no cost or low cost admission to various activities in the community. Activities include sports or recreational, educational or civic events.

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

Categories

Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Recreational Facilities
Y Facilities

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 the Adventure Pass, a program designed to help individuals and families check out area attractions for free. The pass can be checked out with a library card and allows free admittance to the Blank Park Zoo, Science Center of Iowa, the Des Moines Children's Museum and the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. The Adventure Pass must be printed when presented upon admission into the attractions along with a photo ID. Each pass allows admission for up to 4 people, including up to 2 adults and 2 children.

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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Offers low income families a 50% discount on Polk County Conservation camps and program costs. Must meet income guidelines to qualify for the pass.

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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.

Categories

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.

Categories

Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Medical 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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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Sports Program Participation 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.

Categories

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