Service Organizations
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Crisis & Safety Services, Health, Human Services, Legal Services, Service Organizations, Youth Services
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
211 is a free, comprehensive information system linking Iowa residents to health and human service programs, and governmental programs. 211 is a one-stop source of information for people looking for services. 24 Hour Crisis Line - (5 ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
We offer computer classes and will help you fill out forms, and explain things in your native Sudanese language. Please call or email with any questions.
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: All Ages
African Immigrants & Refugees Transition services (AIRTS) is a non profit organization founded by and for immigrants and refugees from Africa living in Iowa. Our mission is to help African Immigrants and refugee families acquire sk ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
AIFE is a non profit organization, that envisions a world of equal opportunities for all. Committed to empowering individuals and organizations and believes in diversity and accountability.
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Al Éxito is the only statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the educational achievement and transformative leadership capacity of Latinx youth and their families, to succeed in life. The program grew out of the need ...
CATEGORY: Crisis & Safety Services, Housing, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
Anawim Housing has been building homes, hope and community. From its start Anawim Housing has worked tirelessly to end homelessness and ensure the most vulnerable in our community have a safe place to call home. Anawim provides stable hous ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
The Angelo Othow Foundation seeks to unite Sudanese emigrants in the State of Iowa through education, events, and community. This includes the United Upper Nile South Sudanese Community: UUNSSCAI
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
The Angkor Wat Friendship Association Mission: The Angkor Wat Friendship Association’s objective is to preserve the Cambodian culture and provide assistance to the community members. It is a non-profit community organization working to con ...
CATEGORY: Service Organizations, Special Needs , Youth Services
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
The Arc of Iowa exists to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive the services, supports and opportunities necessary to fully realize their right to live work and enjoy life in the community without discrimina ...
CATEGORY: Health, Legal Services, Service Organizations, Substance Use
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
ASI specializes in court-related substance use disorder services. We assist clients in navigating both Department of Transportation and legal system issues and requirements. At ASI, we can provide initial assessment, evaluation, court-mandated e ...
CATEGORY: Service Organizations, Utilities
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
This small business refurbishes and repairs appliances for those in need. They do take donations. Although they do not have a website, they are available by phone 515-279-2250
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
Bhutanese Community in Iowa (BCI), is a non- profit, non-political welfare organization of the Bhutanese living in Iowa. The community seeks to work for the religious, charitable and educational welfare and the promotion and protection of ...
CATEGORY: Service Organizations, Youth Services
AUDIENCE: School Age
Matches adult volunteers with children who need a supportive adult in their life. The program recruits men and women who are willing to make a commitment to a child for at least one year. Volunteers spend 4 hours a month with child, participatin ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
Bor Women’s’ Association is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2007 with the intention to illuminate and draw world’s attention to the problems and hardships facing the masses of southern Sudan and in particular wome ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
Bosniak American Association of Iowa seeks to promote and foster Bosnian American heritage and activism, both within the state of Iowa and abroad. The organization represents the 20,000 strong population of Bosnian-Americans within the stat ...
CATEGORY: Community, Places of Worship, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
We would love to have you join us for our Sunday Worship Service in West Des Moines and to have the opportunity to get to know you. You are also welcome at any of our ministry opportunities throughout the month.
CATEGORY: Rec & Leisure, Service Organizations, Special Needs , Youth Sports
AUDIENCE: Adults, Early Childhood, School Age
A recreational sports facility adapted for special needs children and adults. Adaptive recreational opportunities, fitness programs, and team sports programs. Sports teams available in the following sports: basketball, volleyball, and socce ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Clothing, Crisis & Safety Services, Food, Housing, Human Services, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Mental Health, Service Organizations, Utilities
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Catholic Charities serves the people of southwest Iowa when they find themselves in need of help. From basic needs of food and shelter, to empowerment programs that lead to housing, employment, and more. Professional counseling services help to ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Clothing, Crisis & Safety Services, Housing, Human Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults
Central Iowa Shelter & Services' Mission is to provide low-barrier shelter, meals and support services at no cost to adults experiencing homelessness and to facilitate their move toward self-sufficiency.
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Childcare, Human Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Early Childhood, School Age
The program subsidizes the cost of child care for eligible low-income families that meet income requirements and need child care to work or participate in approved education or training, including Promise Jobs. The Program also provides protecti ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
Our Immigrant Youth Development Initiative focuses on teaching young high risk immigrant youth the skills to be successful in life. We focus on fostering the skills necessary for personal, social, and career-related success such as character dev ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Crisis & Safety Services, Employment, Health, Mental Health, Parent Education, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Children & Families of Iowa is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring hope, building futures and changing lives throughout Iowa. Children & Families of Iowa is restoring hope for victims of domestic violence, helping te ...
CATEGORY: Care & Supportive Services, Health, Mental Health, Service Organizations, Special Needs , Youth Services
AUDIENCE: Early Childhood, School Age
ChildServe improves the health and well-being of nearly 5,200 children each year through specialized clinical, home, and community-based programs and services. We are experts in pediatric rehabilitation and care for children and young adult ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
CATEGORY: Community, Places of Worship, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
Find the Christian Science resources in your community, near by, or around the world. All are welcome.
CATEGORY: City , Clive, Clothing, Food, Human Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Clive Community Services will be a recognized leader in responding to multiple needs of families/individuals and linking them to resources that enable them to become healthy and productive members of our community. CCS is uniquely committed to m ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
The purpose of Congo Progress is to engage in any lawful activities, none of which are for profit: To serve the interests of our community by promoting social, spiritual, political, and economic development. To increase the capacity of local ...
CATEGORY: Community, Places of Worship, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
Similar churches often offer music styles like contemporary, traditional hymns, and hillsong-style. Programs like children's ministry, youth group, adult education, nursery, and community service are also typical. by FaithStreet
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Rec & Leisure, Service Organizations, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
CultureALL creates experiences that involve Iowans in learning about other world cultures. Our programs strengthen understanding and appreciation of one another in our daily lives. Our goal is for everyone to live, work and play more graciously ...
CATEGORY: Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults
Through the Drake Legal Clinic, students have the chance to gain practical experience by working with actual clients. The clinic also serves the community by helping those who might not otherwise have access to legal assistance. We will accept ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
DREAM Iowa is driven by the recognition that immigrants are the catalyst for social, economic, and cultural growth. If immigrants succeed, our society prospers. DREAM Iowa offers the tools and resources that increase knowledge, attitudes, and sk ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Clothing, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults
Dress for Success Des Moines is a not-for-profit organization that offers services to help our clients enter the workforce and stay employed. Our clients come from diverse backgrounds, but have one thing in common: they are all seeking employmen ...
CATEGORY: Care & Supportive Services, Health, Service Organizations, Special Needs , Youth Services
AUDIENCE: All Ages
We're proud to offer a variety of life-changing programs that help people with disabilities, seniors, veterans, and also caregivers thrive in their communities. There are many programs available through Easter Seals from Early Chi ...
CATEGORY: Crisis & Safety Services, Health, Housing, Mental Health, Service Organizations, Substance Use, Youth Services
AUDIENCE: Early Childhood, School Age
Youth Emergency Services & Shelter is a private nonprofit organization serving children and their families in Central Iowa. YESS is a safety net of services, providing healing and hope in times of crisis. As the largest youth shelter and the ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
EMBARC’s mission is striving to help refugees expand their world of possibilities through advocacy, education and community development throughout Iowa. As Iowa’s first refugee-led social service organization, EMBARC offers support a ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
The Equatorian Sudanese Community Association in Iowa, inspired by our common heritage and values; motivated by the need to maintain and nurture our cultural and social identity; concerned with the economic well being and prosperity of our ...
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Basic Needs, Care & Supportive Services, Childcare, Clothing, Health, Human Services, Service Organizations, Special Needs
AUDIENCE: All Ages
EveryStep, formerly HCI Care Services & Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa, is one of the oldest and largest non-profit organizations in the state. When Iowans face life’s most difficult moments, EveryStep offers support and empowerment i ...
CATEGORY: Service Organizations, Youth Services
AUDIENCE: School Age
Everybody Wins! Iowa is a literacy and mentoring organization dedicated to increasing children's success in school through reading and mentoring experiences with caring volunteers. Volunteers visit selected schools for one hour of one- on-on ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
The Filipino-American Association of Iowa (FAAI) is a non-partisan, non-sectarian, non-political, and non-profit organization for the primary purposes of promoting awareness, knowledge and understanding of, and celebrating Philipine-US culture a ...
CATEGORY: Community, Service Organizations, Youth Services
AUDIENCE: Adults, School Age
The Friends of YJI is a volunteer non-profit charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the services of the Youth Justice Initiative (YJI) Program in West Des Moines. YJI is a restorative justice program for youth offenders that reintegrates ...
CATEGORY: Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
We provide the services our children need to level the playing field while empowering them and their immigrant families through athletic play, education, dance and song. We embrace the many languages of our community while building solid grounds ...
CATEGORY: Childcare, Education, K-12, Preschool, Service Organizations, Special Needs
AUDIENCE: Early Childhood, School Age
The service provider will help identify any costs and potential funding sources. Assistive Technology Audiology Family Training/Counseling Health Services Medical Evaluation Nursing Nutrition Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Psy ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
The community center will serve to create a drug-free and peaceful community, provide job-skill training for employability, will help to integrate communities into mainstream American society, to produce productive and responsible citizens, and ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Preschool, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Meetings at Conmigo Early Education Center. Provides community education classes with health topics or community related topics. Also, there are many community organizations that meet at H.E.R., such as Neighborhood Association, ESL and Spanish ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
Our mission is to preserve, represent, and integrate the Hmong Culture into this new society.
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
This line is to help the Spanish-speaking community in the state of Iowa with the goal of providing information, resources and support for the Iowa community. The line is answered by professionals from the Latino community. All the information i ...
CATEGORY: Housing, Human Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
Home Opportunities Made Easy, Inc. (HOME, Inc.) is the oldest private nonprofit housing organization in Des Moines. Our mission is to create opportunities for quality, affordable housing. Studies show that quality, affordable housing enable ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Childcare, Clothing, Food, Housing, Human Services, Service Organizations, Substance Use
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Since 1915, Hope Ministries has faithfully served people in Central Iowa experiencing homelessness, hunger, abuse or addiction. Our rescue services offer safe shelter, nutritious meals, free clothing and more, and our long-term life recovery pro ...
CATEGORY: Health, Human Services, Service Organizations, Substance Use
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
House of Mercy is one of Central Iowa’s most comprehensive providers of vital behavioral health services, and the state’s largest program for parenting women with children. Our non-profit programs include transitional living an ...
CATEGORY: Crisis & Safety Services, Legal Services, Service Organizations, Women's Health
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) is the leading voice to end intimate partner violence in Iowa. Through our network of 22 statewide victim service programs, we provide comprehensive services to anyone who has been a vict ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
We strive to empower the Congolese community of Central Iowa by creating economic opportunities and delivering community driven assistance. The ICOACH team members are all former Congolese refugees who once faced the same challenges newly a ...
CATEGORY: Immigrant & Refugee Services, Legal Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults
This web site is designed for general information only. The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is a professional legal association and has individual lawyers as members. AILA and ailalawyer.com offer no legal advice, recommendation ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Food, Housing, Human Services, Service Organizations, Utilities
AUDIENCE: All Ages
IMPACT is a non-profit organization that looks to support families living in poverty. They offer assistance in : Utility, Emergency Rental Assistance, Disaster and Food needs. In addition they partner with others to offer more resourc ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
Indo-American Association of Iowa is an, non- political, non-profit 501(C)(3), cultural and secular community organization that represents and promotes the heritage of the people from the Indian sub-continent who now lives in Des Moines, I ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
ITS offers both oral interpretation and written translation. Legal - depositions, trials, arbitration, insurance claims, etc, Business - conferences, negotiations, technical training, etc, Medical - hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing hom ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Employment, Housing, Service Organizations, Utilities, Youth Services
AUDIENCE: Adults, School Age
Iowa Aftercare Services Network (IASN) services are designed to help youth successfully transition from foster care to adulthood by providing encouragement, stability, guidance, and the opportunity to a build a positive future. IASN ...
CATEGORY: Crisis & Safety Services, Health, Service Organizations, Substance Use
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve their common problems. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its o ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
Our mission is to unite diverse Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities with the purpose of fostering economic growth and broader community development within the state of Iowa. Our vision is to create an Iowa in whic ...
CATEGORY: Crisis & Safety Services, Mental Health, Service Organizations, Women's Health
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
The Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault (IowaCASA) is a statewide organization. Our mission is to end sexual violence and improve support available to survivors of sexual assault. We advocate on behalf of survivors and victim advocates.&n ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
The objectives of the Iowa Chin Community: To educate the community on matters relating to the Chin language by providing interpretation and translation services from Chin/Burmese to English and vice versa. To provide supports ...
CATEGORY: Care & Supportive Services, Health, Human Services, Service Organizations, Special Needs
AUDIENCE: Adults, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
Iowa COMPASS offers disability information and referral, a used adapted equipment listing service, and legal help with adapted devices to Iowans with disabilities. Iowa Compass has information about services and supports for Iowans with disabili ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Health, Legal Services, Mental Health, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
This website lists and links available resources for legal, finance, stress and disaster needs. There is a email form on the website, and a 24 hour a day hotline as well.
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Employment, Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Housing, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations, Utilities
AUDIENCE: All Ages
The Iowa Department of Human Rights advocates for underrepresented Iowans and fosters hope within our communities by educating individuals, businesses and government entities about the needs, rights and responsibilities of all Iowans. As a state ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Community, General Health, Health, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations, Special Needs
AUDIENCE: All Ages
The Division of Community Advocacy and Services (CAS) streamlines access to services offered by the State of Iowa for specific underserved populations. We are the vital connection between Iowa's diverse communities and the programs, ev ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Employment, Housing, Human Services, Service Organizations, Utilities, Youth Services
AUDIENCE: School Age
The Division of Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning (CJJP) is within the Department of Human Rights and carries out research, policy analysis, program development and data analysis activities to improve the operation and effect ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Childcare, Crisis & Safety Services, General Health, Health, Housing, Human Services, Mental Health, Service Organizations, Special Needs , Utilities
AUDIENCE: All Ages
The state of Iowa has a Human Services Department that houses many different service programs within it. To learn more about the programs, please see the website. The list of services provided or supported include: SNAP, Food-Rel ...
CATEGORY: Crisis & Safety Services, Health, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: All Ages
The Crime Victim Assistance Division provides services and assistance to victims of violent crimes. The division administers programs that directly benefit victims of crime. Programs including those that assist victims with the financial b ...
CATEGORY: Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
Refugee Services are funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement. Services are available to refugees who have been in the United States for less than 60 months. Through a wide array of services ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Crisis & Safety Services, Food, Housing, Mental Health, Service Organizations, Youth Services
AUDIENCE: Adults, School Age
Iowa Homeless Youth Centers (IHYC) works to eliminate homelessness among children, youth, and young families in Central Iowa. We believe, with support and assistance, homeless youth can attain self-sufficiency and break the cycle of poverty. Th ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
We connect international visitors and Iowans to educational and cultural resources – leadership that makes Iowa a more inclusive and welcoming place to live, work and raise a family. The Iowa International Center provides an extensive&nbs ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Human Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
The mission for the Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs is to improve the quality of life of Iowa’s Latino population through advocacy, education, legislative recommendations and action, public information and development of programs and ser ...
CATEGORY: Legal Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
Iowa Legal Aid is a nonprofit organization providing critical legal assistance to low-income and vulnerable Iowans who have nowhere else to turn. Along with volunteer lawyers throughout the state, Iowa Legal Aid helps the legal system work ...
CATEGORY: Crisis & Safety Services, Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Legal Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
In the face of unprecedented need, Iowa MMJ is building off of a long legacy of two trusted organizations. The uniting of American Friends Service Committee Iowa and Iowa Justice for Our Neighbors’ programs creates a powerful opportunity t ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
INA, Iowa Nepalese Association, is a non-profit organization with no connection to any political parties, groups, religions or institutions. We are primarily based in Greater Des Moines Area and have been performing various activities ...
CATEGORY: Community, Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Places of Worship, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: All Ages
The Iowa Sikh Association is a non-profit organization located in West Des Moines, Iowa. The Primary goal of this organization is to promote the principles and ideals of Sikhism by dissemination of information to all communities. the ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
The Japan America Society of Iowa (JASI) is a non-profit, volunteer based organization that seeks to establish mutual understanding between Japanese and American communities in Iowa. JASI provides opportunities to its members and the publi ...
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Education, Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, K-12, Preschool, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: All Ages
At the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines, our mission is to enrich Jewish living through connection, education, and compassion. Visit our website to get to know us and the programs we offer in Central Iowa. We enable people to functio ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
Karen Association of Iowa (KAI), established in 2009, is a non-profit organization based in Des Moines, Iowa. Our mission is to serve, protect and enhance the quality of life for Karen people who live in the state of Iowa.
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
The Khmer Krom Association of Iowa (KKAI) is incorporated as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in 2016. Our mission is to work and help the community to build their life in Iowa and surrounding states by providing them with ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
Knock and Drop Iowa is a non-profit organization designed to bridge the gap between the underserved and disadvantaged in our community with the resources available. Knock and Drop is an organization for positive community action by implementing ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
The mission of the KCC is to bring together Korean and American families, along with individuals from across Iowa for cultural exchange, education, and friendship. We were founded in 1998 and, through our members and volunteers, have been ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
Lao American in Iowa, formed to help each other in time of needs, share information, conserve Lao Cultures, Arts, Traditions, and Natasin dances. Their mission is to promote Lao traditional cultures to the public and bridge the gap between elder ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
The purpose of this non-profit organization shall be to promote development, justice, and peace among Liberians, the immigrant community, and the general public; thereby establishing a sense of unity in the society. The organization shall be ded ...
CATEGORY: Human Services, Service Organizations, Special Needs
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
Link Associates is a community based non-profit organization that provides services for more than 600 individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families. Link Associates provide comprehensive services for promoting growth and sup ...
CATEGORY: Care & Supportive Services, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Mental Health, Service Organizations, Special Needs
AUDIENCE: All Ages
LSI is a nationally accredited non-profit human services agency, many of our services are provided in the client's home, and all services are strength-based. Services include: Behavioral Health and Emotional Health Services Therapy Serv ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Care & Supportive Services, Health, Mental Health, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
MakeTheConnection.net is an online resource designed to connect Veterans, their family members and friends, and other supporters with information, resources, and solutions to issues affecting their lives. There are millions of Veteran ...
CATEGORY: Care & Supportive Services, Crisis & Safety Services, Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations, Women's Health
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity (formerly Monsoon United Asian Women of Iowa) serves victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking in Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities in Iowa. Monso ...
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Care & Supportive Services, Health, Human Services, Mental Health, Service Organizations, Special Needs
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Mosaic provides supports and advocacy in partnership with people who have disabilities, that all may realize God’s gift of wholeness of life. Mosaic’s staff and supporters believe that every individual is a person of worth. Services ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Crisis & Safety Services, Health, Mental Health, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: All Ages
NAMI Iowa's mission is to raise public awareness and concern about mental illness, to foster research, to improve treatment and to upgrade the system of care for the people of Iowa. We work to support our mission through education, advocacy, ...
CATEGORY: Health, Human Services, Service Organizations, Substance Use
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
CATEGORY: Crisis & Safety Services, Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Legal Services, Service Organizations, Women's Health
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
NISAA African Family Service’s mission is to end domestic violence and sexual assault in African Immigrants and Refugee communities by promoting social, economic and political self-determination of all women; it seeks to build healthy ...
CATEGORY: Health, Mental Health, Service Organizations, Youth Services
AUDIENCE: Early Childhood, School Age
Orchard Place is the oldest locally-based charity in Des Moines. We provide mental health treatment and expertise for Iowa's kids. In the past year, Orchard Place served more than 7,500 children and adolescents through our inpatient, o ...
CATEGORY: Health, Legal Services, Mental Health, Service Organizations, Substance Use, Youth Services
PACE Center is the Orchard Place community-based operating division. PACE Center provides skill-building services for a diverse population of children, teens, and families struggling with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. This in ...
CATEGORY: Education, Human Services, Parent Education, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults
Parenting Way, Inc. is a non-profit human service organization that provides parents with expert education and advocacy to build healthy families and strengthen parent and child relationships. Programs are offered to families, parents, grandpare ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Crisis & Safety Services, Housing, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
The Supportive Services department of Primary Health Care (PHC) provides centralized Intake, homeless veterans services, a clothing closet and showers. The PHC also provides many other affordable health care services, including HIV & STI te ...
CATEGORY: Mental Health, Service Organizations, Youth Services
AUDIENCE: Adults, School Age
PLEASE PASS THE LOVE is committed to increasing school mental health (SMH) supports to improve the quality of life and educational opportunities for children, families, and educators as well as offer culturally responsive comprehensive serv ...
CATEGORY: Care & Supportive Services, Crisis & Safety Services, Health, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Polk County Crisis & Advocacy Services (PCCAS) provides free, voluntary, confidential services to victims of crime in Polk County regardless of race, gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disabilities. ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Clothing, Food, Housing, Human Services, Service Organizations, Utilities
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
General Assistance provides temporary assistance with basic and special needs to eligible Polk County residents. Individuals and families who are at risk due to a temporary crisis and/or a mental or physical incapacity and who meet income guidel ...
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Care & Supportive Services, City , Polk County, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Older Adults
The Polk County Senior Services Programs are run by the county's Community & Family Division. Polk County Community Centers and Congregate Meals Sites are a place where individuals can come to meet new people, play games, learn a c ...
CATEGORY: Care & Supportive Services, Health, Human Services, Mental Health, Service Organizations, Substance Use
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
At Prelude Behavioral Services, we are dedicated to the possibilities of change and committed to enhancing quality of life through accessible behavioral health services. Prelude Behavioral Services is a not-for-profit, CARF-accredited, organiza ...
CATEGORY: Crisis & Safety Services, General Health, Health, Mental Health, Service Organizations, Women's Health
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Primary Health Care (PHC) clinics provide the full spectrum of health care services for patients of all ages. Interpreters are available at each clinic. Comprehensive services include: Behavioral Health Chronic Disease Management Immunizati ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Employment, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
Proteus provides agricultural workers and their families with affordable health care, education assistance, and job training. Under the Department of Labor’s National Farmworkers Job Program, Proteus staff in Iowa promote access to ...
CATEGORY: Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
RACI is a voluntary membership network of service providers, government agencies, religious groups, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions that work together to better serve the needs of the growing refugee population in central I ...
CATEGORY: Childcare, Crisis & Safety Services, Health, Housing, Service Organizations, Women's Health
AUDIENCE: Adults, School Age
Ruth Harbor is a non-profit ministry, and does not utilize government funding. We offer a Christ-centered home for housing, and programs for pregnant women and young moms who are facing unplanned pregnancies or are parenting youn ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Clive, Clothing, Food, Service Organizations, Substance Use
AUDIENCE: All Ages
The Capital Iowa Area Salvation Army has been in Des Moines since 1887. Our mission is to meet human needs in the name of Jesus Christ without discrimination.
CATEGORY: Crisis & Safety Services, Health, Service Organizations, Substance Use
Sheepgate, a division of Adult & Teen Challenge of the Midlands, is one of the most successful recovery programs in the world. The biggest difference between us and more traditional recovery programs is our focus on Christ. We whole-heartedl ...
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Health, Human Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Older Adults
The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is a free, objective and confidential service offered through the state of Iowa to help people sort through confusing information about Medicare and health insurance. Our trained ...
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Health, Human Services, Service Organizations, Special Needs
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
The Social Security program is a federally funded and run program that provides Social Security benefits to retired, and/or disabled workers and their families and surviving family of deceased workers.
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
The Tai Studies Center (TSC) was founded by a group of Tai Dam refugees and some of our American friends. Our elders recognized that because our numbers are small, we must work hard to preserve our culture. In addition to cultura ...
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Care & Supportive Services, Health, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Older Adults
The Life Center is committed to providing exceptional care and concern for the health and well-being of people of all faiths. Through individualized, multi-disciplinary planning, our team of experienced and compassionate health care professional ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Employment, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: All Ages
The USCRI Des Moines Field Office has welcomed over 4,000 refugees from around the world to Central Iowa since 2010. Refugees resettled in Central Iowa primarily come from Afghanistan, Burma, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Iraq, ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Employment, Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Health, Mental Health, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Urban Dreams advocates for all members of the community, breaking down barriers to success and collaborating with key stakeholders to overcome obstacles and uplift underserved and underrepresented people. Urban Dreams programs include ...
CATEGORY: Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults
USCIS is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. We are 19,000 government employees and contractors working at more than 200 offices across the world. You can find a local offices for any of the below c ...
CATEGORY: Civic Groups, Community, Crisis & Safety Services, Health, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults
The Veterans of Foreign Wars is an organization of U.S. war veterans, who, as military service members fought in wars, campaigns, and expeditions on foreign land, waters, or airspace. They are the largest and oldest of the war veterans ser ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
CATEGORY: City , Community, Human Services, Service Organizations, West Des Moines
AUDIENCE: All Ages
**IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY PLEASE USE YOUR PHONE AND CALL 911** The West Des Moines Fire Department is staffed with career firefighters assigned to five stations 24 hours a day 7 days a week, 20 per shift. In addition, about 20 p ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, City , Clothing, Food, Health, Housing, Human Services, Service Organizations, Utilities, West Des Moines
AUDIENCE: All Ages
West Des Moines Human Services has been assisting low-income, elderly, and disabled residents since 1979. We currently provide assistance to over 1,600 households in West Des Moines and surrounding western suburbs. We offer emergency assistance ...
CATEGORY: City , Human Services, Service Organizations, West Des Moines
AUDIENCE: All Ages
**IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY PLEASE USE YOUR PHONE AND CALL 911** The West Des Moines Police Department will strive with the community to preserve peace, differentiate its enforcement of law through exemplary performance, and lead with equit ...
CATEGORY: Clive, Human Services, Service Organizations, Windsor Heights
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Service Organizations, Youth Activities, Youth Services, Youth Sports
AUDIENCE: School Age
For 100 years, the Des Moines Y Camp has been filled with songs, laughter, adventures and friendship. Summer Camp is the foundation on which Y Camp is built. Overnight Camp, Day Camp, Family Camp and our amazing Partner Camps all work to bring t ...
CATEGORY: Rec & Leisure, Service Organizations, Youth Activities, Youth Services
AUDIENCE: Adults, School Age
The Young Women’s Resource Center is a non-profit organization that supports, educates and advocates for girls and young women* ages 10-24. Through small groups and individual support, the YWRC provides programming for all young women, no ...
CATEGORY: Crisis & Safety Services, Health, Mental Health, Service Organizations, Substance Use
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
We walk beside you so you’re never alone. When you don’t know who to turn to about a problem with alcohol, drugs, gambling, suicidal thoughts or mental health, Your Life Iowa is here for you 24/7. We provide free, confidential s ...
CATEGORY: Crisis & Safety Services, Service Organizations, Youth Services
AUDIENCE: School Age
The mission of Youth Justice Initiative (YJI) is to provide and sustain restorative processes with youth in our community that promote healing, increase accountability and provide support. The YJI program was developed to provide a better soluti ...
CATEGORY: Mental Health, Service Organizations, Substance Use, Youth Services
AUDIENCE: Adults, Early Childhood, School Age