Community Resources

The mission of Aging Resources of Central Iowa is to lead, advocate and serve as well as plan and coordinate resources in providing services to people in central Iowa, their families, caregivers or representatives enabling elders to lead independent, meaningful and dignified lives in the least restrictive environment. 

Phone: (515) 255-1310 or toll free at (800) 747-5352.

Al Éxito provides programming that builds the leadership potential of Latino/a youth through college preparation, career development, civic engagement, family support, and celebration of culture.

Phone: (515) 480-0904

Alcoholics Anonymous is 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.

24-Hour Hotline: (515) 282-8550

The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.  Iowa Chapter - Serving all 99 counties

24-Hour Help Line: 800-272-3900

As a community-based humanitarian organization, the American Red Cross Iowa Region prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

Phone number for help: (515) 243-4054 

General inquiries: (515) 243-7681

Anawin Housing provides subsidized rentals for eligible low and moderate income families and individuals as well as seniors in need of assisted living.

Phone: (515) 244-8308

Animal Lifeline of Iowa (ALI) is Central Iowa’s only special needs, no-kill animal shelter. The Thrift Shop financially supports the shelter, donations are accepted.

Phone: (515) 285-7387

Thrift Shop: (515) 288-7197

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) is Iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter, caring for many thousands of pets each year. The ARL serves people and pets from across the state of Iowa through its programs, which include pet adoption, humane education, pet behavior training, spay/neuter, animal cruelty intervention and much more.

Phone: (515) 262-9503

Area 515 is a maker space and STEM habitat for students, professionals, and hobbyists in the Des Moines metro area.

Email: info@area515.org

Facebook: Area515

The Around Town mobile food pantry serves 500 people in the Des Moines area each month. Information on services, donations and volunteering are available through an online form.

Phone: (515) 635-5480

ArtForce Iowa creates opportunities to transform youth in need through art by offering support to youth who have had involvement with family or juvenile court in the last year. Art Force also offers a supportive arts-based community for immigrant, refugee and first-generation American youth who have experienced violence and trauma.

Phone: (515) 777-3182

ASK Family Resource Center offers parent training and information for families of children with disabilities.

Phone: (515) 243-1713

Toll free: (800) 450-8667.