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New Classes and Schedules Platform
We're getting a new look! On December 5th, we will be switching over to a new platform to display our classes and schedules. If you have trouble navigating the schedules, please contact the Welcome Center and we'll be happy to help!
Transaction Notice
We want you to know that effective January 1, 2026, the Y will be applying a 3% transaction fee to all payments made by credit card. Please read this important notice for more information.
Impacting Central Iowa
For over 150 years, the YMCA of Greater Des Moines has empowered communities by ensuring access to resources, relationships and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive.
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People call our supportive housing campus home
18,000
Individuals given access through scholarships
100,000
People served in Central Iowa
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