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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

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

Provides a recreation pass that provides a discount to families for activities at the Knoxville Recreation Center. Families who qualify receive 50% off of monthly passes to use the fitness rooms, pool and much more.

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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance

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.

Youth and Adult Scholarships are available as well as volunteer opportunites that can help pay for classes.

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Arts and Crafts Instruction
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
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
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
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Medical 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 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
County Government Departments/Offices
Public Parks
General Recreational Activities/Sports
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 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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Youth Enrichment Programs
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Boys/Girls Clubs
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.

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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
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Medical Expense Assistance
Students enrolled in the Des Moines Public School System who qualify for the free and reduced meal program can opt in to register for Parks and Recreation youth sports and swim lessons for just $5.

Programs include:
. Coach Pitch Baseball for Grades 1-2
. Tee Ball for K-1
. Swim Lessons for pre-K-12 (Group lessons only)
. Youth Basketball for Pre-K-7
. Youth Flag Football for Pre-K - 7
. Youth Soccer for Pre-K - 7
. Youth Volleyball for Grades 1-7

Eligible participants may opt in through the Des Moines Public Schools website any time throughout the year (www.activities.dmschools.org/youth-programs/parks-rec-scholarship-opt-in/).
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
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Medical 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
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Medical 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.

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Y Facilities
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Recreational Facilities
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
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Medical 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.

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

Provides a discount program for families to receive 50-75% off recreational activities offered through Des Moines Parks and Recreation. Activities include swimming lessons, family swim passes, bike rentals, boat rentals, youth sports programs, shelters, garden plots and a variety of others.

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

Offers recreational discount program for families to receive 50% off activities and rentals at the Polk County Conservation Parks. With this card, families can receive discounts on camping, cabins, equipment rentals, program registration, equestrian programs and more.

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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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Arts Associations
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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