Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
See separate instructions.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? | (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? | (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? | (vii) Amount of monetary support | |||
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). | ||||||






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(a) 2009 | (b) 2010 | (c) 2011 | (d) 2012 | (e) 2013 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 3,681,519 | 1,412,792 | 2,240,791 | 16,096,843 | 8,491,015 | 31,922,960 |
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... | 17,236,626 | 20,525,651 | 18,829,046 | 19,648,827 | 21,192,168 | 97,432,318 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513.. | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 2,038,000 | 1,551,000 | 1,633,535 | 1,665,998 | 2,353,887 | 9,242,420 |
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5. | 22,956,145 | 23,489,443 | 22,703,372 | 37,411,668 | 32,037,070 | 138,597,698 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... | 411,503 | 105,000 | 10,000 | 1,017,118 | 1,057,893 | 2,601,514 |
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | 0 | |||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | 411,503 | 105,000 | 10,000 | 1,017,118 | 1,057,893 | 2,601,514 |
| 8 | Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 135,996,184 | |||||
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(a) 2009 | (b) 2010 | (c) 2011 | (d) 2012 | (e) 2013 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 22,956,145 | 23,489,443 | 22,703,372 | 37,411,668 | 32,037,070 | 138,597,698 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 273,249 | 135,027 | 186,282 | 301,624 | 329,081 | 1,225,263 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 273,249 | 135,027 | 186,282 | 301,624 | 329,081 | 1,225,263 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 23,229,394 | 23,624,470 | 22,889,654 | 37,713,292 | 32,366,151 | 139,822,961 |




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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | ALL PERSONS WHO SUBSCRIBE TO THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND WHO MAKE PAYMENT OF MEMBERSHIP DUES OR FINANCIALLY CONTRIBUTE TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | THE 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY FOR REVIEW. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | EACH SIGNIFICANT PERSON SHALL ANNUALLY COMPLETE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE. IN ADDITION, THE YMCA WILL CONDUCT PERIODIC REVIEW AS OUTLINED IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A | THE SALARY AND WAGE RANGES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO ARE DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ANNUALLY AND ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE YMCA OF THE USA'S RECOMMENDED SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C: | THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 - ADDITIONAL INFO | STATEMENT OF PURPOSE THE YMCA IS A POWERFUL ASSOCIATION OF MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES AND FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE JOINED TOGETHER BY A SHARED PASSION: TO STRENGTHEN THE FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNITY. THE Y ENSURES THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS ACCESS TO THE ESSENTIALS NEEDED TO LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE. THE YMCA MISSION IS "TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL." WE HELP PEOPLE DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS THEY NEED TO BE HEALTHY, CONFIDENT AND CONNECTED TO OTHERS. THE YMCA OF GREATER DES MOINES FOCUSES ON: - YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: NUTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD; - HEALTHY LIVING: IMPROVING HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE; - SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: GIVING BACK AND HELPING OUR NEIGHBORS; THE Y MAKES ACCESSIBLE THE SUPPORT AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES. THE Y IS OPEN TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, RACES, RELIGIONS, AND INCOME LEVELS, AND STRIVES TO NEVER TURN ANYONE AWAY DUE TO AN INABILITY TO PAY. PROGRAMS ARE PRICED AFFORDABLY, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE. WE ARE A VOLUNTEER DIRECTED ORGANIZATION, AND AS SUCH, NO INDIVIDUALS PROFIT MONETARILY AS A RESULT OF OUR OPERATIONS. STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS SINCE 1868, THE YMCA OF GREATER DES MOINES HAS PROVIDED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES WITHIN THE CENTRAL IOWA AREA. WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT DEVELOP CHARACTER BY TEACHING AND DEMONSTRATING THE POSITIVE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY. THE YMCA OFFERS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES, AND PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES WHO PARTICIPATE. YMCA PROGRAMS NURTURE THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS, PROVIDE A SOLID FOUNDATION OF THE CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY, ENCOURAGE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR WITH TEENS, AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES - ALL OF WHICH RESULT IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS BEING SAFE AND HEALTHY PLACES TO LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY. THE YMCA OF GREATER DES MOINES CONSISTS OF TWELVE BRANCHES THAT STRENGTHEN THE FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNITY THROUGH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. THOSE BRANCHES ARE: THE ANKENY FAMILY YMCA IS LOCATED NORTH OF DES MOINES IN ANKENY. THIS WAS THE FIRST YMCA IN THE NATION TO BE ESTABLISHED AS PART OF A SHARED-USE AGREEMENT WITH A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. OUR GROUNDBREAKING PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ANKENY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS REFLECTS OUR COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY AND IMPACTING FAMILIES AND YOUTH THROUGH OUR CAUSE-DRIVEN PROGRAMS AND EVENTS. THE BOONE COUNTY FAMILY YMCA IS LOCATED IN BOONE. THIS YMCA IS KNOWN AS THE COUNTY'S COMMUNITY CENTER - A PLACE WHERE CONNECTIONS CREATE A SENSE OF BELONGING. WHETHER IT BE TO DROP IN FOR A CUP OF COFFEE, WATCH A CHILD'S FIRST SWIM LESSON OR ACHIEVE A LONG-TIME FITNESS GOAL, EVERYONE IS WELCOME, SUPPORTED AND ACCEPTED. THIS BRANCH IS THE HUB OF A SMALL COMMUNITY AND TAKES THE ROLE SERIOUSLY BY FOCUSING ON EACH MEMBER AS AN INDIVIDUAL. VARIETY CLUB OF IOWA/CITY OF DES MOINES JOHN R. GRUBB COMMUNITY YMCA IS LOCATED IN THE URBAN CORE OF DES MOINES. THIS YMCA HAS WORKED DILIGENTLY TO NURTURE THE POTENTIAL OF KIDS IN THE URBAN AREA OF DES MOINES. THOUGH OUR STRENGTH AND FOCUS IS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, WE HAVE ALSO MADE VITAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A SAFE, NURTURING AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL. INDIANOLA YMCA IS LOCATED SOUTH OF DES MOINES IN INDIANOLA. THROUGH A UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF INDIANOLA, THE INDIANOLA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SIMPSON COLLEGE, THE INDIANOLA Y IS CONTRIBUTING TO A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE WARREN COUNTY COMMUNITY. RIVERFRONT YMCA IS LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN DES MOINES. IN ADDITION TO BEING A POPULAR CHOICE FOR DOWNTOWN WORKERS, RIVERFRONT ALSO BUZZES WITH FAMILIES AND CHILDREN OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND ETHNICITIES. TRADITIONS RUN DEEP FROM HANDBALL CLUB TO DEDICATED VOLUNTEERISM. SOUTH SUBURBAN YMCA IS LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF DES MOINES. PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS FIND A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT WHERE STRONG CONNECTIONS ARE MADE EVERY DAY. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT POSITIVELY IMPACTING THE COMMUNITY AND THE PEOPLE SERVED. WALNUT CREEK FAMILY YMCA IS LOCATED IN ON THE NEAR WEST SIDE OF DES MOINES IN WINDSOR HEIGHTS. THIS YMCA IS ALL ABOUT MAKING THE COMMUNITY A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE BY FOCUSING ON RELATIONSHIPS AMONGST Y MEMBERS AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. TOGETHER THE GOAL IS TO EMPOWER GROUPS, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL. NORTHWEST YMCA GRIMES PROGRAM CENTER IS LOCATED IN GRIMES NORTHWEST OF DES MOINES. THIS YMCA PROGRAM CENTER BRINGS ABOUT MEANINGFUL, LASTING CHANGE IN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH, ADULTS AND FAMILIES TO LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE. WAUKEE FAMILY YMCA IS LOCATED ON THE FAR WEST SIDE IN THE COMMUNITY OF WAUKEE. THIS YMCA CONNECTS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE WAUKEE AREA, HELPING ESTABLISH A CARING COMMUNITY AND CONTRIBUTING TO A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE. INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES ARE UNITED THROUGH VOLUNTEER SERVICES AND PHILANTHROPIC OPPORTUNITIES. Y CAMP IS LOCATED IN BOONE COUNTY JUST NORTH OF THE CITY OF BOONE. SINCE 1919, Y CAMP HAS WORKED TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF EVERY PERSON WHO WALKS ONTO THE PROPERTY. SERVING MORE THAN 20,000 GUESTS EACH YEAR, Y CAMP GUARANTEES THAT ALL CAMPERS WILL LEAVE WITH A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE YMCA CHARACTER VALUES OR THEIR FEE WILL BE REFUNDED. THROUGH SUMMER CAMPS, OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND RETREATS, CHILDREN, FAMILIES, CHURCHES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ARE GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND GROW TOGETHER. YMCA HEALTHY LIVING CENTER IS LOCATED IN CLIVE JUST WEST OF DES MOINES. THIS YMCA IS PROUD TO OFFER A UNIQUE MEDICALLY INTEGRATED APPROACH TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS. PARTNERSHIPS WITH MANY COMMUNITY AND MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS ALLOWS THE Y TO BETTER HELP MEMBERS IN THEIR QUEST TO MAINTAIN AND/OR IMPROVER THEIR PHYSICAL HEALTH - WHETHER THEY ARE FIGHTING A CHRONIC DISEASE, RECOVERING FROM AN INJURY, TRAINING FOR AN ATHLETIC EVENT OR COMMITTING TO A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE. YMCA SUPPORTIVE HOUSING CAMPUS IS LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN DES MOINES. THIS YMCA IS A COMMUNITY SOLUTION TO HELP ELIMINATE HOMELESSNESS IN THE COMMUNITY, OFFERING HOPE AND DIGNITY TO MEN AND WOMEN IN NEED OF HOUSING, AS WELL AS SERVICES TO HELP THEM MAP A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE. THE CAMPUS IS HOME TO 140 RESIDENTS IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF RESPECT AND SUPPORT AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A LIFE-CHANGING TRANSFORMATION. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 - ADDITIONAL INFO | DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING - YMCA PROGRAMS SUPPORT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACROSS NINE PROVEN AREAS OF WELL-BEING INCLUDING INSPIRATION THROUGH THE POSITIVE BENEFITS DERIVED FROM EXPOSURE TO AND ENGAGEMENT WITH ART, CULTURE AND NATURE; HEALTH BY PRACTICING POSITIVE HABITS THAT INCLUDE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTHY EATING; ACHIEVEMENT BY BUILDING CONFIDENCE THROUGH LEARNING, GOAL ATTAINMENT AND SKILL-BUILDING; BELONGING THROUGH THE CONNECTION OF OTHERS IN SUPPORTING A COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE; RELATIONSHIP BY BUILDING BONDS WITH STAFF ROLE MODELS AND FRIENDS; MEANING THROUGH THE SPIRITUAL CONTENTMENT THAT COMES FROM HAVING A STRONG SENSE OF HOPE, FAITH AND PURPOSE; SAFETY BY FEELING SECURE AND MAKING SURE THAT BASIC NEEDS ARE BEING MET; CHARACTER BY PERSONALLY ACCEPTING AND DEMONSTRATING POSITIVE VALUES; AND GIVING BY HAVING A GENUINE DESIRE TO BE OF SERVICE TO OTHERS. CORE PROGRAMS INCLUDE ACADEMIC PRE-SCHOOL, PRE-SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, DAY CAMP, RESIDENT CAMP, BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL, YOUTH SPORTS SWIM LESSONS, SWIM TEAM AND TEEN INTRAMURALS. FAMILY PROGRAMMING - YMCA FAMILY PROGRAMS STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT FAMILIES BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO PLAY AND LEARN TOGETHER. PROGRAMS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS TO SPEND QUALITY TIME TOGETHER AND HAVE FUN. CORE PROGRAMS INCLUDE PARENT/CHILD CLASSES, FAMILY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, FAMILY FITNESS AND FAMILY NIGHTS. MEDICALLY INTEGRATED PROGRAMMING - THE YMCA OF GREATER DES MOINES PROVIDES MEDICALLY-INTEGRATED PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND TERTIARY PREVENTION. THE Y BRINGS A NEW APPROACH TO HEALTH, HEALING, AND HEALTHY LIVING TO OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH A "MEDICALLY INTEGRATED" APPROACH THAT JOINS TOGETHER BOTH MEDICAL AND FITNESS PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS TO MORE EFFECTIVELY IMPACT A PERSON'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS WRITE PATIENT PRESCRIPTIONS TO THE MEDICALLY INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENT TO HELP THEIR PATIENTS ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN IMPROVED LEVELS OF HEALTH. HEALTH CARE THROUGH THE MEDICALLY-INTEGRATED PROGRAMMING IS NOT TREATMENT FOR THE MOMENT BUT RATHER HEALTHCARE FOR A LIFETIME. MEDICALLY-INTEGRATED PROGRAMMING WORKS TO TREAT A SPECIFIC DISEASE OR HEALTH-RELATED CONDITION THEN TRANSITIONS THE PATIENT TOWARD A LONG-TERM, HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. THE PROGRAMS MAKE MORE OF AN IMPACT BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE, INTEGRATED TREATMENT BY TRANSITIONING CARE FOR GENERAL WELLNESS, TO IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN HEALTH AND PREVENT FURTHER INJURY. THE MEDICALLY-INTEGRATED PROGRAMMING PROMOTES QUALITY PATIENT/CLIENT CARE, HELPS DECREASE HEALTH CARE EXPENDITURES, AND IMPROVES POPULATION HEALTH WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. CORE PROGRAMS INCLUDE PHYSICAL THERAPY, AQUATIC THERAPY, DIABETES PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION, CHILDHOOD OBESITY, LIVING WITH CHRONIC DISEASE EXERCISE, AND CANCER SURVIVOR SERVICES. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMMING - YMCA HEALTH AND FITNESS PROGRAMS PROVIDE A VARIETY OF SAFE AND EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVES FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES TO IMPROVE OR MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. TRAINED AND CERTIFIED STAFF PROVIDES PERSONALIZED AND GROUP LEADERSHIP IN A WIDE VARIETY OF SETTINGS. PERSONALIZED INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT COMES IN THE FORM OF WELLNESS COACHING. CORE PROGRAMS INCLUDE GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES, WATER AEROBICS, PERSONAL TRAINING, WELLNESS COACHING, MARTIAL ARTS, YOGA, PILATES, STRENGTH TRAINING, GROUP CYCLING, OLDER ADULT FUNCTIONAL FITNESS AND WALKING PROGRAMS. ELIMINATING HOMELESSNESS - OUR WORK AT THE YMCA SUPPORTIVE HOUSING CAMPUS IS BASED ON THE "HOUSING FIRST" SOLUTION WHICH FOCUSES ON PROVIDING HOMELESS OR NEAR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WITH STABLE, PERMANENT HOUSING AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE, FOLLOWED BY ANY SUPPORT SERVICES HE OR SHE MAY NEED TO GAIN EMPLOYMENT, ADDRESS MENTAL OR PHYSICAL ILLNESS, AND/OR DEAL WITH ANY NUMBER OF OTHER ISSUES/CHALLENGES. TENANTS BENEFIT FROM AN ENVIRONMENT OF RESPECT AND SUPPORT AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A LIFE-CHANGING TRANSFORMATION. BY PROVIDING HOUSING ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES RESPONSIVE TO INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AFTER A PERSON IS HOUSED, WE SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE THE TIME OUR TENANTS EXPERIENCE HOMELESSNESS AND PREVENT FURTHER EPISODES OF HOMELESSNESS. A CENTRAL TENET OF OUR PROGRAM IS THAT SOCIAL SERVICES TO ENHANCE INDIVIDUAL WELL-BEING CAN BE MORE EFFECTIVE WHEN PEOPLE ARE IN THEIR OWN HOME. THE CORE SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT; FOOD AND CLOTHING PANTRY; TRANSPORTATION; SUPPORT GROUP/RECOVERY CLASS; WORK, GED/JOB TRAINING; NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS/ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS SUPPORT GROUPS. RESIDENTIAL CAMP/OUTDOOR EDUCATION - REGULAR SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS (BOTH OVERNIGHT AND DAY CAMP) OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING HORSEBACK RIDING, CANOEING, ARCHERY, SWIMMING, RAPPELLING, HIKING, ARTS & CRAFTS, MUSIC & DRAMA, AND A ROPES CHALLENGE COURSE. Y CAMP OFFERS OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, ENGAGING PARTICIPANTS IN THE EXPLORATION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND THE MANY LESSONS IT CONVEYS. Y CAMP AFFORDS AN UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE ENDURING FRIENDSHIPS AND TO EXPERIENCE PERSONAL GROWTH IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. Y CAMP'S MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO CONSISTENTLY PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY CHARACTER-BUILDING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN FROM ALL SEGMENTS OF SOCIETY ACROSS THE STATE OF IOWA. OF THE 3,000 BOYS AND GIRLS WHO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP, JUST OVER 1,000 OF THOSE CAMPERS SUFFER FROM SEVERE HEALTH PROBLEMS. EVERY SUMMER BOYS AND GIRLS WITH ASTHMA AND CYSTIC FIBROSIS ATTEND SUPER KIDS CAMP; CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND THEIR SIBLINGS ATTEND HEART CONNECTION CAMP; YOUTH WITH DIABETES ATTEND HERTKO HOLLOW CAMP. PARTICIPANTS IN THESE LONG-ESTABLISHED PROGRAMS EXPERIENCE THE WONDERS OF CAMP IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT COMBINED WITH STAFF TRAINED TO HANDLE ANY MEDICAL NEEDS. DESCRIPTION OF COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WITH THE STRENGTH AND QUALITY OF PAST COLLABORATIONS, THE YMCA OF GREATER DES MOINES CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT INCREASES IN REQUESTS FROM LEADING COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PARTNER IN PROJECTS. CURRENTLY, WE ARE PARTICIPATING IN MANY COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES. SOME EXAMPLES INCLUDE: - THE DES MOINES PUBLIC SCHOOLS - UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA - MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - UNITY POINT HEALTH SYSTEMS - 21ST CENTURY LEARNING COMMUNITIES - WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY EDUCATION - WEST DES MOINES PARK AND RECREATION - ANKENY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT - HEART CONNECTION - CAMP HERTKO HOLLOW - AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION - WAUKEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT - WAUKEE CHRISTIAN CHURCH - IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH - DEERFIELD RETIREMENT COMMUNITY - VARIETY OF MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PHYSICIANS - BOONE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT - CITY OF INDIANOLA - SIMPSON COLLEGE - INDIANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT - POLK COUNTY HOUSING CONTINUUM - POLK COUNTY HOUSING TRUST FUND - CENTRAL IOWA SHELTER AND SERVICES - DART - VETERAN'S ADMINISTRATION - CHILD SUPPORT RECOVERY - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - POLK COUNTY - STATE OF IOWA |
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