YMCA of Metro Chicago - Buehler YMCA provides financial assistance for people to participate in programs they couldn't otherwise afford. A waiver or reduction of fees is available subject to facility and program capacity, and demonstrated need, without regard to race, color, nationality, religion, gender, age, or disability.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Helps provide discounted swim passes for the North Liberty Recreation Department.

Offers low income families a 50% discount on Polk County Conservation camps and program costs. Must meet income guidelines to qualify for the pass.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

Provides no cost or low cost admission to various activities in the community. Activities include sports or recreational, educational or civic events.

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.

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.

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.

Offers low income families a 50% discount on Polk County Conservation camps and program costs. Must meet income guidelines to qualify for the pass.