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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.

Services

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

Services

Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
A scholarship program that gives access to discounts for households within Des Moines that meet established guidelines.

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.

Services

Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance

Primary programs and activities include providing swim lessons for individuals with special needs through the local YMCA and scholarships for children to attend various camps, classes and summer programs. Holds special activities and gatherings for members and their extended families. Donates to other groups or causes which provide benefit and support to people with Down syndrome including UCP and the Springfield Parks Foundation for the purchase of accessible playground equipment at Springfield's Washington Park.

Services

Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Offers the Adventure Pass, a program designed to help individuals and families visit area attractions for free once a year. The pass can be checked out with a valid library card and allows free admission to the Blank Park Zoo, Science Center of Iowa, Des Moines Children's Museum, and the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. The Adventure Pass must be printed when presented upon admission into each attraction along with the photo ID of the borrower. Check library and venue websites for specific admission requirements.

Services

Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Recreation Voucher: The recreation voucher provides financial assistance to persons with disabilities who enroll in specialized or community recreational activities. These can include summer day camps, residential camps, classes, sports, fitness, dance and art classes and other leisure activities.
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.

Services

Christmas Programs
Specialized Information and Referral
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.

Services

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.

Services

Recreational Facilities
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Y Facilities
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.

Services

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.

Services

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.

Services

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.

Services

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.

Services

Sports Program Participation Expense Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Helps provide discounted swim passes for the North Liberty Recreation Department.

Services

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.

Services

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

Services

Recreational Facilities
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Y Facilities
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.

Services

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.

Services

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

Services

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

Offers a variety of youth, activity, and community programs. Activities and programs include aquatics, swimming lessons, visual arts, before and after school childcare, summer camp, fitness and wellness, youth sports, and preschool.

Services

Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Y Facilities
Recreational Facilities
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.

Services

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.

Services

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

Services

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