The Valley Pavilion, a covered gathering space

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Doing good for the community…with the community

The Valley Community Center is a hub for partnerships doing good for the community…with the community. These partnerships encourage community betterment throughout greater Des Moines in these four areas: Service, Compassion, Relationships, and Wellness.

VolunteerCurrent drive
Now collectingA backpack filled with school supplies

Project Impact

A different neighbor to serve every two months — a backpack drive in summer, coats in autumn, food and shoeboxes at Christmas, pet supplies, diapers, and support for foster families.

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Project Impact
A volunteer at the Valley Community Center

Volunteer

If you have a heart to serve others, we have many opportunities available for you to get involved. Hours vary and are flexible.

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Global Greens Farm

Community Partners

We are proud to work with these organizations doing good for our community — from Adaptive Sports Iowa to Lutheran Services in Iowa.

Meet our partners
Community Partners

Four areas

Service, Relationships, Compassion, Wellness

Service

Promoting volunteerism as a way of life.

Relationships

Building healthy families and friendships.

Compassion

Meeting needs of the unserved and underserved.

Wellness

Equipping people to grow strong in body, mind, and spirit.

Inside the Valley Community Center café

Start somewhere

Two hours a month makes a difference

Café hosts, activity helpers, event set-up, Upward coaches, yard work. Hours vary and are flexible.

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