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Provides grant funding to approved non-for-profit partner agencies that provide programs that serve individuals in need throughout greater Story County.

Provides a store that serves as a clothing closet including free household items and furniture for those in need and cannot afford items. Donations accepted by those who work and make an income.

Care for the poor organization for the area of 20th Street to 28th Street and Martha to Leavenworth.

Helps the needy with painting, cleaning, raking leaves, minor home repairs, hauling away junk, and community development.

Offers the following support groups: Alcoholics Anonymous,  Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group, GriefShare, and Special session "Surviving the Holidays" in November.

Provides in home services to assist individuals with living successfully with mental illness and developing the skills necessary to advance to a less restrictive, community-based setting.

Offers rent and utility payment assistance. Checks will be issued directly to the landlord or utility providers after confirming funds are available.

Offers a variety of mental health support groups. Groups include divorce care for individuals going through divorce or separation; individuals meet and watch a video seminar then discuss their experience with divorce. Community freedom support groups are for individuals who were previously incarcerated and their families; individuals meet and receive resources to help with transition back into society. Parents of prodigal support groups are for mothers of children with addictions; individuals meet online and receive support and guidance. Anxiety women support group are for women with anxiety, individuals meet at the Plainfield location or online and receive support and encouragement. Boundaries women support group meet and learn biblically based ways to set healthy boundaries with others. 

Informs and advocates for victims of crime in Dakota County.

Free and confidential services to crime victims who have suffered physical, sexual, financial, or emotional trauma as a result of the crime; offers information, advocacy, prevention, support, and assistance to violent and property crime victims.

Provides the following services

- Free on-site pregnancy testing.

• On-site limited obstetrical ultrasound services.
• STI/ STD testing.
• Parenting education (HOPE program).
• Support to pregnant woman whose unborn baby has been diagnosed with an adverse or terminal condition and wish to carry to term (Willow Story program).

Maintains county parks and recreation areas and provides hunter safety classes, camping, fishing and boating information. Outdoor recreational opportunities are available through county parks and outdoor wildlife areas.

Law enforcement agency.

Offers an 18-bedroom facility near Blank Children's Hospital and a 17-bedroom facility inside Mercy One that provides short-term lodging for families from outside Des Moines and Des Moines who bring their children here to be treated for serious illness.

Offers swimming lessons for individuals of all ages. Service also includes season passes, or private and birthday party rentals. Visit website for more information.

- Assists people with disabilities transition from a nursing home into the community.

- Prevents people with disabilities from entering a nursing home (nursing home deflection).

- Assists youth with disabilities as they transition from high school to adult life.

Community-based Wellness Programs provide solutions to improve the quality of life for people living with chronic health issues.

LiveStrong at the Y helps cancer survivors increase strength and endurance, better their mental health, and build support with others that have also walked the difficult journey.

In Brain and Body, those with Parkinson's or other neurological conditions engage in physical and mental exercises that improve balance, memory, and more.

Y Weight Loss is designed for individuals looking to lose weight through education, personalized goal setting, and small, sustainable changes.

The Mills County YMCA only offers Y Weight Loss and the YMCA Healthy Living Center only offers Brain and Body.