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Provides collaborative leadership, fundraising, and support for health and human service programs assisting Jasper County, Iowa, residents. The organization promotes youth enrichment by funding programs that offer activities such as arts, academics, sports, and workshops to enhance the social, emotional, physical, and academic development of school-age children and youth during out-of-school hours. Additionally, it facilitates volunteer recruitment and placement by identifying and matching individuals with skills and interests to human service agencies in need of voluntary support. The grant cycle begins each October, with funding awarded in the following March. Full details are available at unitedwayofjaspercounty.org.

Offers a varies of programs for children in need of preschool, before and after school care, and a summer day camp. Services provide academic intervention, healthy activities, and enrichment opportunities throughout the school year. 

Provides programs and training for youth, including:

- Life skills training

- Peer mentorship

- Career readiness

- Tutoring and after school programs

- Dance and step programs

- Sports camp

Offers recreation programs and services to the residents of Des Moines. Parks, trails, and public recreation facilities are available throughout the city.

The Recreation Division provides instruction in various sports, youth sports camps, outdoor aquatic centers, spray grounds, and arts and crafts instruction for individuals interested in developing or enhancing their creative skills. Red Cross swimming instruction is also available at some facilities. The GRASP card offers discounts to low-income families (up to 50% off).

Community Centers offer a variety of activities, open recreation, meeting space, and are barrier-free to allow for participation by persons with a disability. See individual listing for Community Centers.

The Parks Division includes cemeteries, floral gardens and displays, golf courses, tennis courts, bike trails, picnic parks and shelters, swimming pools, and public boat ramps.

Offers a wide variety of activities including arts and crafts, academic programs, sports, reading clubs, workshops and other recreational, leisure, cultural, social and civic activities for school-age children and youth 

Offers hands-on learning incorporating science, social studies, history, art, math and language arts.

Other programs offered:
- School programs
- Field trips
- Bus scholarships
- In-school programs
- Virtual programs
- Home school groups
- Youth groups
- Teaching students with special needs
- Resource loan kits

Offers activities and programming for youth ages 4-18, at the physical spaces at The Bay Lincoln and The Benson Community Center in Omaha.

OPEN DROP-IN HOURS: After school, evenings, and weekends.

CAMPS, LESSONS, AND WORKSHOPS: Seasonal; pre-registration required. Includes:

- Summer Camps

- Skate School

- Fashion School (Lincoln only)

- Beatmaking School (Omaha only)

COMMUNITY EVENTS: Recurring weekly (Lincoln only) or monthly (Omaha only). Includes:

- Fashion and Makers Markets

- Concerts

- Gaming/E-Sports Tournaments

- Skate Competitions

Provides a program for children and adolescents after school hours. Center staff helps students with their homework, including comprehensive reading lessons. The After-School Program will provide a nutritious meal and help children build character through arts and crafts and physical fitness programs.

Offers on-site board and card games.

Offers youth development programs for youth between the ages of 5-18. The Club is open to all youth and offer a variety of after school activities, including academic and team building exercises. Homework assistance is also provided as well as an after school snack.

Provides a summer camp June – August, Mon-Fri 7:30 am-6 pm. Elementary and Middle School ages ages 5-12.

Information and referral. Translation and interpretation.

GED study materials and test resources.

Citizenship classes.

Youth programs for Latin American youth age 14-18.

Health and Wellness Outreach unit for minority health initiatives.

Domestic violence support group.

Food distribution.

Offers opportunities for youth, 6th through 12th grades, to develop leadership skills and become involved in their communities. The youth members learn leadership skills and use them to connect with the community and policy makers. They participate in education for community members about the needs of youth and the contributions that youth can make to the community. They advocate for needed changes in laws with elected officials and they advise on the activities of the Youth Coalition. This program also bridges the gap between younger and older generations, creating a healthier community for all.

Offers programs designed to prepare youth to make healthy choices through prevention, education, and enrichment activities. These services aim to provide early awareness, intervention, and out-of-classroom support to equip children and adolescents with the tools they need to stay on a positive path. Programs address a variety of critical issues, including:

- Substance Use Prevention

- Smoking and/or Vaping Cessation

- Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention

- Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention

- Suicide Prevention

- Youth Violence Prevention

- Juvenile Delinquency Prevention

- Human Trafficking Prevention

- Child Abuse Prevention

Additionally, youth enrichment programs are offered to promote healthy social interaction and help participants maximize their social, emotional, physical, and academic potential. These programs may include arts and crafts, academic workshops, sports, reading clubs, and other recreational, cultural, and civic activities.

Provides programs and training for youth, including:

- Life skills training

- Peer mentorship

- Career readiness

- Tutoring and after school programs

- Dance and step programs

- Sports camp