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Do you want to help further the impact of CYC’s youth programs? Your tax-deductible donation helps us connect with more than 5,000 youth across central Iowa. We are seeking support to renovate part of our first floor into a “Youth Enrichment Center”, that will be used for tutoring and facilitating our youth after school programs.
Looking to get involved? Scroll through this page to look at our floor plans for our Youth Enrichment Center and view our Wish List needs. If you desire to make a donation to assist with our renovations, click the button entitled “Support the Youth Enrichment Center”.
One Time or Recurring Donation
Endowment
The Community Youth Concepts endowment exists to ensure the mission of the organization continues for many years. Our endowment is held at the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines. Ready to support the long term success of CYC? Click the button entitled “Endowment” and make your donation through the Community Foundation’s safe and secure web-based portal.  Be sure to select “Community Youth Concepts Endowment” from the “Fund Name” drop down menu.Â
Endowment
Our Wish List
Gift Cards
Casey’s, Kum & Go, QuickTrip, Wal-Mart, Hy-Vee, Target, Walgreens, etc
Kitchen and Snack Items
Dishwashing Detergent, Paper Bowls, Ziplock Baggies (sandwich and snack size), Paper Plates, Granola Bars, Fresh Fruit, healthy snacks for programs (enough for 20-25 students)Â
Free Little Food Pantry
Peanut Butter, Jelly, Noodles, Canned Fruit and Vegetables, Mac and Cheese, Soup, Beans Cereal (either bags or individual servings because normal sized cereal boxes will be too tall to fit on the shelves of our Free Little Food Pantry)
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Outdoor Items
Plant Bulbs, Plants (perennial/sun), Vegetable Plants, Soil, Ice Melt,
Large Water Cooler, Garden Tools, Gardening Gloves, Construction-Grade Garbage Bags, Shovels
Household Items
13 & 23 Gallon Size Garbage Bags,
AA Batteries, All-Purpose Cleaner,
Toilet Bowl Cleaner, Hand Soap,
Hand Sanitizer, Paper Towel Rolls,
Toilet Paper
Families/Mentors
Zoo or Science Center Passes,
Local Sporting Event Tickets,
Civic Center Tickets,
Botanical Garden Tickets,
Bus Passes, Spa/Salon Certificates, Crossword/Word Search/Sudoku Puzzles
Office/Craft Supplies
Postage Stamps, Copy Paper,
Spiral Notebooks, Post-it Notes,
Card Stock, Index Cards, Scotch Tape,
Mulit-Colored Duct Tape, Pencils,
Construction Paper, Pencil Sharpeners
Personal
Hand Soap, Hand Sanitizer,
Feminine Products, Lip Balm
You can also use this link to purchase things from our Amazon wish list, just by searching “Community Youth Concepts” on the Wish List tab!