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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.

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

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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
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Youth Enrichment Programs
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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Team Sports/Leagues
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Sports Program Participation Expense Assistance
Public Parks
Recreational Facilities
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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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Public Parks
County Government Departments/Offices
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Offers an activity expense assistance program for the handicapped in Wayne County when funding is available.

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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
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.
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
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

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

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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Offers financial resources to participate in youth activities that they would not be able to afford without the project's help. Spencer Family Y Scholarship applications offered seasonally in Clay County. Jorden Leeper Scholarships to help with Youth Programs through Fuller Hall in Hamilton County.

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

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.

Categories

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

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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.

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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