Community Resources

CultureALL values the cultures of our community. You'll see us in schools, the workplace, and wherever people gather. The experiences we provide invite Iowans to participate in cultural traditions that lead to a greater appreciation for the diversity around them. The ultimate goal of CultureALL is to elevate individuals' behaviors and attitudes to a higher level of acceptance and collaboration for the benefit of our region.

Phone: (515) 273-8569

Elections Information for Dallas County, Iowa.  Includes information on voter registration, precinct and polling locations, absentee voting, as well as information about becoming a poll worker.  

Phone: (515) 993-6914

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) is the largest public transit agency in Iowa. DART provides resources for those who vanpool, walk, or bike. These services connect thousands of people every day to jobs, school, medical appointments, entertainment and more.

DART serves Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Clive, Des Moines, Grimes, Johnston, Pleasant Hill, Polk County, Urbandale, West Des Moines and Windsor Heights.

Phone: (515) 283-8100

Deaf Services Unlimited is all about connecting people. They provide ASL interpreting and CART captioning through a proven process that makes communication access seamless from request to delivery.

Phone: (800) 930-2580

Des Moines Catholic Worker operates a food bank, temporary shelter, and meal site as well as providing basic indigent assistance.

Phone: (515) 214-1030

The Des Moines 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

Des Moines Performing Arts' sensory-friendly performances are geared towards those on the autism spectrum, individuals with other sensory sensitivities and their families. These dedicated performances will contain all the joy of a typical theater setting with a few adjustments to help those in attendance feel more comfortable.

Phone: (515) 246-2300

The Des Moines Playhouse believes that theatre is for everyone. That is why they offer sensory-friendly performances – specially designed shows that create a welcoming, supportive environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities, autism spectrum disorder, or other developmental or cognitive abilities.

Phone: (515) 277-6261

Disability Rights Iowa is a part of an extensive network of protection & advocacy agencies across the U.S. Since DRI’s establishment in 1984, it has been their mission to protect and advocate for the rights of Iowans with disabilities and mental illness.

To request services:

Phone: 515-278-2502

Toll Free: 800-779-2502

Relay: 711

DMACC offers Non​credit English Language Learner (ELL) courses for anyone 18 years or older.  The courses move learners from a beginner level to a solid intermediate level of proficiency. The classes cover the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing as well as improving pronunciation and building vocabulary.  

Phone: (515) 697-7762

The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

Phone: (515) 288-0130

The Eddie Davis Community Center's mission is to provide efficient service, access and adequate space for the effective delivery of human, social, education, recreation, legal and community based services to families and individuals. Services are available to individuals and families throughout the western suburbs, the metropolitan area, Polk County and surrounding counties including: Warren, Dallas and Madison.

Phone: (515) 277-1103