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The Eddie Davis Community Center's purpose and goals are to provide education, recreational, human, family services, job training, elderly services and referral services to citizens in the community.  In addition, services are available to individuals and families throughout the western suburbs, the metropolitan area, Polk County and surrounding counties, Warren, Dallas and Madison.

Phone: (515) 277-1103

In partnership with the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, The Directors Council, and DMACC, the Evelyn K. Davis Center provides workforce and financial training, employment opportunities, and grocery and retail services. 

Phone: (515) 697-7700

Iowa VR is an employment program for individuals who experience a disability. We focus on service delivery that assists individuals to prepare for, obtain, retain, and advance in employment. For those who have been determined eligible, it is an individualized program that delivers employment services based on your unique individualized employment plan. 

Phone: 1-800-532-1486

The State of Iowa's website for unemployment benefits, coronavirus relief, and disaster unemployment assistance.

Des Moines Office:

200 Army Post Road
Des Moines, IA 50315

Phone: (515) 281-9619

Organization that provides services for over 900 persons with intellectual disabilities and their families.

Phone: (515) 262-8888

Raccoon Forks Microbusinesses, owned and operated by Optimae LifeServices, create jobs in central Iowa for individuals with disabilities, mental illnesses and other barriers to employment.