Boys and Girls Club of Ames

The Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation ( CCEDC ) was organized to meet the objectives of our mission statement: "The Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation is a non-profit organization formed to undertake a unified economic development effort within the county. Assistance is provided to community organizations in their pursuit of local development efforts. In addition, CCEDC to enhance business retention, start-up and growth so as to increase both employment opportunities and the tax base. The organization also devotes resources to improve the quality of life and to promote the county as a desirable place to live." CCEDC provides assistance to existing businesses and industries, prospective businesses and industries, entrepreneurs, local chamber/development organizations, city offices, and non-profit organizations in Calhoun County. CCEDC has also formed a close working relationship with neighboring counties and many area organizations with the region to enhance the development potential of Northwest Iowa and can serve as a local link for most State and Federal assistance programs. For more information about the services provided by the Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation, please contact our office directly or visit us on the web at www.calhoundev.com.

Formed in 1971 to meet the needs of runaways and homeless youth in the central Iowa area, Youth & Shelter Services have grown to over 10 facilities in five counties in Iowa. Youth & Shelter Services are a nonprofit organization based in Ames, Iowa, which exists to provide community youth development, drug prevention, education, treatment and residential services to children and their families. YSS works to be an advocate of children and to help them solve problems, grow and become self-sufficient, responsible, contributing members of society. Some services that the organization provides are chemical dependency treatment, family counseling, foster care and adoption, run away prevention and child abuse prevention. YSS also provides the sexual consequences prevention programs, which are aimed at reducing sexually transmitted diseases among youth through education and awareness. The Rosedale shelter is also operated by YSS as a sanctuary for homeless youth that come from abusive or neglectful households.

Located in the vibrant city of Des Moines, Iowa, Community Youth Concepts offers a range of engaging programs catered to youth aged 10 to 17. From dynamic group activities to personalized career mentoring, CYC is committed to empowering young individuals to reach their full potential. At CYC, participants can immerse themselves in experiential learning opportunities, including workshops and the exhilarating Stowe Heights Challenge Course. These activities are thoughtfully designed to foster personal growth and skill development, creating a supportive environment for young minds to thrive. Scheduled in advance, these programs provide a unique platform for youth to explore, learn, and grow. Generated using this place's available information