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Community Youth Concepts
3826 1/2 Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
info@cyconcepts.org
515-243-4292
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Greetings!
While the staff at CYC are preparing for their first Spring Gala this coming Sunday, I reflect on how my time spent volunteering with this organization has not only given youth in the area a wonderful variety of opportunities to succeed, it has also expanded my perceptions of what today's youth are experiencing at school, home, and with their peers. Being a mentor to a young high school student through CYC has taught me that I can learn valuable lessons from anyone in the community, no matter their age or ability! Throughout our relationship, my mentee and I have learned about different cultures, new forms of art, new foods, read books, all by exploring the countless opportunities Des Moines has to offer. I only hope my mentee has learned as much from me as I have from her. I am forever grateful to CYC for giving me the opportunity to become more involved in my community!
Kelsey (Mueller) Tyrrell
Milieu Therapeutic Counselor | Orchard Place Youth Services
Youth Development Intern | World Food Prize Foundation
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network | Membership Co-Chair
Thank you Kelsey for sharing your experiences being a mentor!
Amy, Julie, Amelia, Michelle, Erin & Tonya
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Join us for the Spring Gala! Sunday, April 21st, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Simpson Barn, 6169 Northglenn Drive, Johnston, IA
 CYC invites you to our first Spring Gala and Silent Auction Fundraiser. The event will feature a ukulele band, hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and a silent auction. Tickets are $30 per person. RSVP to CYC by mail, email, or phone.
Community Youth Concepts
3826 1/2 Douglas Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50310
Phone: 515-243-4292
Email: michelle@cyconcepts.org
Can't attend or would like to see the silent auction items ahead of time? Visit www.32auctions.com/cyc to view auction items and begin bidding!
We hope to see you there!
The CYC Spring Gala is being planned and organized by a group of Central College Service Learning Students. Thank you for your service to CYC and the community! |
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Youth Programs
Urbandale KWAKers
The Urbandale KWAKers are busy making KWAKer Kleaner, dog treats, and dog toys as they gear up to help the Clive Jaycees for the Woofin' It 5K event on May 11th at 8 am. Bring out your dog(s) and join the KWAKers as they help raise money for Furry Friends Refuge! Register for the 5K here!
Mentoring Advantage Program (MAP)
Mentoring has a number of proven benefits including improving student school attendance and performance. A supportive mentor can mean the difference between struggle and success. Just one hour a week can change a life, and there are many area programs where residents can get involved.
Community Youth Concepts (CYC), your neighborhood non-profit, has one such certified mentoring program. CYC's Mentoring Advantage Program (MAP) matches middle and high school students with mentors in the career field students are interested in. Matches spend 4 hours a month together, or about an hour a week, for a minimum of one year, hanging out, enjoying shared interests, and helping the youth figure out how to reach their future dreams (graduate high school, get into college, find a job they love, etc). Scheduling time together is flexible, based on the volunteer mentor and mentee's schedules.
Currently, CYC is searching for mentors in the following areas:
For more information on becoming a mentor for our MAP program, contact Michelle at michelle@cyconcepts.org or 515-243-4292.
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Training and Professional Workshops
April
24th In Their Shoes, Teens and Dating Violence
Time: 1:30 - 3:30
Location: Lucas State Office Building,Des Moines, rooms 517-518
Fee: Free!
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Revolutionary training tool for adults who work with teens.
Learn about choices in relationships and move through scenarios by reading about interactions with their dating partner, family, friends, police, counselors and others. Teen characters are based on the experiences of real teens that include sexting, pregnancy, homophobia and stalking.
Free educational materials will be available to participants!
25th Youth Voice 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: CYC- 3826 ½ Douglas
Research shows that quality programs incorporate youth input at both activity and organizational levels. This workshop emphasizes the importance of offering real choices and meaningful participation to youth, and nurturing youth leadership. The workshop focuses on providing meaningful choice and opportunities for youth input within the youth program itself.
Registration Fee: $20.00
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25-26th
Impact Iowa Afterschool ConferenceLocation: Stoney Creek Inn, Johnston, Iowa MAY
4th - Statewide Family Conference: Together We Can Build Creative and Enduring Circles of Support 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
This free conference includes Keynote speaker David Wetherow, breakout sessions, with lunch and childcare included. (Must sign up for childcare by April 26th. Conference location is the Sheraton West Des Moines, 1800 50th Street. For more information, and to register please click the "Register" Link below.
Registration Fee: FREE
23rd - Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse for Mandatory Reporters 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Participants will explore and discuss child abuse based on Iowa laws and statutes. In addition to recognizing the signs of child abuse, we will also explore filing an abuse report and what happens following that report. This course uses an Iowa Department of Public Health Approved Curriculum and meets the requirements for training as specified in the Code of Iowa 232.69.
Registration Fee: $20.00
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Please note that if you register for CYC workshops we are counting on your attendance. If you do not cancel at least 3 business days prior to the workshop, you will be billed as all supplies and staff have been secured.
Community!Youth Concepts reserves the right to cancel any workshop (with full refund to all paid registrations) if the minimum numbers of registrations (10) have not been received 5 business days prior to the workshop.
Some workshops will have optional materials available for purchase.
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Community Needs, Resources and Events
Des Moines Public Schools
Des Moines Public Schools is looking for a Community School Site Coordinator. More information, application and job description are available here.
Chrysalis Foundation - Project STOP
Project STOP is an initiative of the Chrysalis Foundation to help end violence toward girls in the community. The project will bring bullying, healthy relationship, and dating violence awareness and education to young women participating in select Chrysalis After-School programs. They are currently accepting applications for high school mentors (current sophomores and juniors) to assist with this program. Stipends are provided. For more information and an application please contact Joy Esposito at Chrysalis. Phone: 515-867-3277, or e-mail: projectstop@chrysalisfdn.org
Stand Up for Children Comedy Night
April 25th, 7 p.m., Orpheum Theatre - Marshalltown
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. In conjunction with this important month, the staff of Child Abuse Prevention Services is planning a special event. The theme for the month is Stand Up For Children, so we are having a Stand Up For Children Comedy Night. The evening will focus on growing up and parenting, and will open with local talent. The headliner for the event is Toby Kid. Tickets are $10 each, and available only at Child Abuse Prevention Services, 811 East Main, Marshalltown. Call now (752.1730) to reserve your seats!
Embrace a Cause with EMBARC
April 27th - 5-8 p.m. 601 Grand Ave., Des Moines
This event will include traditional dances from different ethnic groups and authentic food from Burma. A silent auction will also take place featuring ethnic crafts and handmade items from local sponsors. Tickets are $25.00 in advance or $30.00 at the door. Please email embarc@embarciowa.org or call 515-560-3339 to reserve tickets. All funds raised will be used to support summer enrichment programs for youth from Burma.
Real Soil, Real Food, A Real Difference
June 16 - 21
Real Soil, Real Food, A Real Difference is a summer food camp for teens that combines the study of current food issues with team-building experiences, hands-on learning and conversations with experts.
The Wallace Centers of Iowa will offer the program this summer. Cost for each participant is $500, which includes all meals, snacks, field trips, materials, a t-shirt and other supplies. Scholarships are available. The program will be headquartered at the Wallace House in Des Moines at 756 16th Street. You can find complete information and registration information here.
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Ways to Support CYC In order to reach the 1200 youth we work with every year and the 600+ individuals who receive training from us annually, we rely heavily on volunteers, donations, and sponsorships. This is more important than ever as we gear up to lead a community-wide service-learning initiative with six other area non-profits and two school districts. This work will utilize AmeriCorps members to facilitate service-learning, impacting hundreds of youth and creating a cultural shift making service just something everyone does. Here are three ways you can get involved to help us bring this to reality. Birdies for Charity Once again CYC will be participating in Birdies for Charity. You can give a  one-time donation or make a pledge to help us serve youth. Charities receive 100% of every donation collected marked for them, and receive a 25% bonus for reaching $1,500, or $1.50 in penny pledges. There are also bonus bucks available for the top 25 charities. Provided by Sammons Financial. You can donate online here!  Don't Forget! April 21, Spring Gala - Full details available towards the top of this newsletter. Call or e-mail CYC for your tickets and check out the silent auction! Des Moines Arts Festival This year CYC has the opportunity to be a part of the Des Moines Art Festival June 28-30! We are looking for volunteers who are able to serve at a beverage tent and help raise funds for CYC programs. This is a great event, and opportunity for CYC, so sign up here, and encourage others to sign up as well! |
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