Hope Ministries - Bringing lasting hope to the homeless and hurting of central Iowa Provides a program to help homeless men rebuild their lives and provides meals to the needy
Youth Emergency Services & Shelter - Offering programs designed to keep children safe and families together Includes contact for 24-hour crisis line program descriptions FAQs and donation and employment opportunities
Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa - Includes events photographs program information training calendar volunteer opportunities and contacts
Kiwanis Club of Des Moines Downtown - Dedicated to helping children and improving quality of life worldwide Includes history newsletter calendar of events leadership directory information about membership and photographs
Downtown Neighborhood Association - A place for users to share their experiences about living in the downtown area Includes demographics information about neighborhoods snapshots links to restaurants polls and maps
The First Tee of Des Moines - Provides golf instruction for young people in grades 6-11 Includes FAQs events program information donation levels volunteer opportunities and course locations
Greater Des Moines Community Foundation - A charitable public foundation established by community stakeholders for the purpose of improving the quality of life in the area by initiating programs coordinating resources and supporting organizations that enhance education community betterment arts and culture health and human services
Des Moines Women s Club - Membership offers an opportunity for new friendships entertainment and learning experiences in the community Includes information about events programs scholarships and an application
Iowa Animal Rescue League - Nonprofit animal shelter Includes calendar of events volunteer opportunities and lost and found listings
The Garden Iowa s Premier Gay Dance Club - Des Moines Iowa gay and lesbian club Featuring drag shows karaoke and techno music to dance the night away Web site has chat personals photos of all the "girls" and calendar of events
Central Iowa Linux Users Group - A group of Linux and other free Unix enthusiasts Includes information about meetings and events list of officers articles and photographs
Central Iowa Java Users Group - Contains meeting schedule club profile directory of board members and information about membership
League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Des Moines - Local chapter encourages informed and active participation in government influencing public policy through education and advocacy of local Iowa and national issues
Wallace House Foundation - Builds communities through conversation about contemporary issues Includes information about upcoming events museum membership newsletters map and directions
Des Moines Jaycees - Volunteer community service organization for young people ages 21-39 in the Des Moines area Includes contact information membership and photo album
Global Farmer Network - Recruits credible leadership develops research promotes trade in the media and challenges its opponents It supports expanded trade and advances in agriculture
United Way of Central Iowa - Serves the people in Polk Dallas and Warren counties Contains news information a directory and a place for online donations
Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity - Provides self-help home ownership opportunities for low-income working families through community partnerships which provide donations and volunteer labor Page includes information about current projects events and how to apply
Ruth Harbor - A Christ-centered home for women who are alone and facing an unexpected pregnancy Counseling education life skill training healthcare parenting training adoption assistance and spiritual guidance
Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory - Organization and a landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places Provides mission statement schedule of events history artwork information and newsletter
Troop 93 Boy Scouts of America - Sponsored by Douglas Avenue Presbyterian Church Includes a calendar pictures links and information about joining
Urban Dreams - Offers programs concerned with issues impacting Polk County s economically depressed areas Includes descriptions directory of board members founder s biography and funding data
YMCA of Greater Des Moines - Branch addresses camp information program descriptions and information about mission and values