Youth & Shelter Services, Inc. - Nonprofit organization serving youth and families in nine countis. Includes locations, ways to help and crisis hotline. - http://www.yss.ames.ia.us/
Lincoln Way Chapter - The American Red Cross - Serving Story, Boone and Greene Counties. Provides information about emergency services, training courses, store, volunteer opportunities and donations. Located in Ames. - http://www.lincolnwayarc.org/
Central Iowa Gambling Treatment Program - Nonprofit organization offering counseling to compulsive gamblers and concerned others to deal with their problem. Includes information about therapy, history, and satellite office locations. - http://www.cigtp.org/
Walnut Creek Community Church - Features worship schedule, events, ministries, beliefs and pastors' photographs. Services in Windsor Heights, Johnston and Des Moines. - http://www.walnutcreekcc.org/wccc/
Central Iowa Ghost Hunting Team - Investigates paranormal phenomenon. Includes FAQs, stories, ghostly definitions, links and books. - http://www.midiowa.com/cight/
Aging Resources of Central Iowa - Serves an eight-county area and provides programs and services that assist older citizens in leading independent, meaningful and dignified lives. Includes volunteer opportunities, resources, news and events. - http://www.agingresources.com/
Progressive Coalition of Central Iowa (PCCI) - Nonprofit, non-partisan group advocating for social and government reforms. Includes board profiles, newsletter and membership application. - http://www.iowaprogressives.org/
Central Iowa Mensa - Founded in 1973 and serves much of the state. Includes bylaws, membership information, meeting schedule and photographs. - http://www.centraliowa.us.mensa.org/
Mid-Iowa Council - Boy Scouts of America - Headquartered in Des Moines and serving youth in central Iowa. Includes forms and information on programs, camping, activities and leader resources. - http://www.bsa-ia.org/