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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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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 VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 4,131,457 | 6,977,086 | 6,630,636 | 3,222,658 | 3,974,662 | 24,936,499 |
| 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 | 20,671,407 | 21,848,458 | 18,804,762 | 17,187,973 | 17,119,649 | 95,632,249 |
| 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 | 2,535,872 | 2,392,838 | 1,754,450 | 1,792,000 | 1,165,380 | 9,640,540 |
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | 27,338,736 | 31,218,382 | 27,189,848 | 22,202,631 | 22,259,691 | 130,209,288 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | 10,000 | 424,071 | 208,950 | 62,750 | 23,202 | 728,973 |
| 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. | 2,968,215 | 103,000 | 6,150 | 3,077,365 | ||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | 10,000 | 424,071 | 3,177,165 | 165,750 | 29,352 | 3,806,338 |
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 126,402,950 | |||||
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(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 27,338,736 | 31,218,382 | 27,189,848 | 22,202,631 | 22,259,691 | 130,209,288 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 367,022 | 153,659 | 87,344 | 72,800 | 129,739 | 810,564 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 367,022 | 153,659 | 87,344 | 72,800 | 129,739 | 810,564 |
| 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 VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 27,705,758 | 31,372,041 | 27,277,192 | 22,275,431 | 22,389,430 | 131,019,852 |
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
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Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2018 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2018 |
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Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6 |
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2018 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018: | ||||
| a From 2013....... | ||||
| b From 2014....... | ||||
| c From 2015....... | ||||
| d From 2016....... | ||||
| e From 2017....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2018 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2013 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2018 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2018 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2018, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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Remaining underdistributions for 2018. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2019. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2014...... | ||||
| b Excess from 2015..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2016..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2018..... | ||||
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS MADE UP OF CHAIR, CHAIR ELECT, SECRETARY, TREASURER, 2 AT-LARGE AND CEO OF YMCA. ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ARE ON ON THE GOVERNING BODY. THE SCOPE OF THE COMMITTEE IS TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY BETWEEN MEETINGS. |
| 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 11B | 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: NURTURING 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 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 RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS BEING SAFE AND HEALTHY PLACES TO LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY. THE YMCA OF GREATER DES MOINES CONSISTS OF SIX BRANCHES AS OF SEPTEMBER 2019 THAT STRENGTHEN THE FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNITY THROUGH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. THOSE BRANCHES ARE: 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. WELLMARK YMCA IS LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN DES MOINES. IN ADDITION TO BEING A POPULAR CHOICE FOR DOWNTOWN WORKERS, WELLMARK YMCA 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. ONE OF THE OLDEST YMCAS IN OUR ASSOCIATION, THE SOUTH Y IS KNOWN FOR IT'S GENERATIONS OF FAMILIES THAT CONTINUE TO ATTEND THE Y. 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 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. 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. THROUGH SUMMER CAMPS, OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND RETREATS, CHILDREN, FAMILIES, CHURCHES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ARE GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND GROW TOGETHER. 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 DAY CAMP, RESIDENT CAMP, BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL, ACHIEVEMENT GAP PROGRAMMING, SAFETY AROUND WATER AND SWIM LESSONS, YOUTH SPORTS, AND NEIGHBORHOOD SWIM TEAMS. 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. 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 TENANT 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 NATURE 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 3,500 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 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 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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