Al Exito
PO Box 93531
Des Moines, IA 50393
United States
Provides Iowa Latinx middle and high school students with after-school programs to develop leadership skills along with college and career readiness.
Due to software issues affecting all libraries using the service, the Des Moines Public Library’s Iowa Adventure Pass program will no longer be available in 2025. Any reservation already made for 2025 will be honored, but we encourage anyone with a current reservation to print those passes immediately. Customers can make new reservations for passes that must be used by December 31, 2024. We hope to reintroduce the service at a later time, and we apologize for the inconvenience.
PO Box 93531
Des Moines, IA 50393
United States
Provides Iowa Latinx middle and high school students with after-school programs to develop leadership skills along with college and career readiness.
939 Office Park Rd. Suite 113
West Des Moines, IA 50265
United States
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. We believe alcoholism is a family illness, and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.
Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution; does not engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions.
Central Office
1620 Pleasant Street
Suite 228
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10 AM-3:35 PM, Wednesday 1 PM-6:45 PM
24/7 Hotline: 1.800.207.2172
Weekly Meetings: Fridays at 7:30pm at 315 E. 5th St. (Lower Level) Des Moines, IA 50309
1821 Grand Ave.
West Des Moines, IA 50265
United States
Adults grieving the death of a loved one meet with two facilitators per group for 8 weeks on Monday evenings in the fall, winter and spring. A meal is served at 6 PM and groups conclude at 7:30 PM. Children (ages 5-17) grieving the death of a loved one meet in separate groups at the same time. No Charge.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has many resources for survivors; go to their website and search by zip code.
2116 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50312
United States
Provides disaster relief and recovery, post-emergency recovery, financial assistance, deployment support, veteran services, and community resource referrals.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
24/7 Hotline: 1 (800) 733-2767
1750 48th Street. Suite 100B
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States
Provides subsidized rentals for eligible low- and moderate-income families and individuals as well as seniors in need of assisted living.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM
P.O. Box 1576
Des Moines , IA 50305
United States
Artist Mentors spend quality time with struggling youth to encourage creative self-expression, work skills development, and advocacy in a safe supportive community.
5665 Greendale Road, Suite D
Johnston, IA 50131
United States
ASK (Access for Special Kids) Resource Center is a parent training, information, and advocacy center for families of children with special needs across the state of Iowa.
Lists which airports have autism-friendly quiet rooms, along with other traveling resources for people with autism.
4014 Kingman Blvd.
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States
Halfway house for women, offers a home-like, substance-free living environment for women who have completed primary treatment and are preparing themselves to live independent, successful lives, free of substance use.
316 E. 6th St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States
Offers the Start Small program, which provides diapers for immigrant and refugee families.
Hours: By appointment, phones answered Monday-Sunday 24 hours