Our Impact
8 current Club locations across the Des Moines metro
128,669 Meals and snacks served over the last year.
100% of club members participate in physical activities and 80% of alumni nationwide said club had a positive impact on their attitude toward health and fitness.
Mission
To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Key Services Provided
Our programs provide low or no-cost opportunities for K-12 youth to participate in fun and educationally enriching activities in four core program areas: healthy lifestyles, character and leadership, academic success, and life and workforce readiness.
Key Audiences Served
We impact over 1,600 youths and teens in the Des Moines Public School District at our eight Club sites on the north, south and east sides of the metro area. All, but our Burt Club on Drake University’s campus, are located on school property.
Ways to give
What are the most immediate needs to support your organization?
As the school year progresses, our role in supporting Club members’ social and emotional development is crucial. We’re dedicated to nurturing the leaders and innovators of tomorrow. There are various ways to join us in strengthening our mission, including volunteering your time to work directly with youth, seeking employment opportunities, offering sponsorships to support programs or events, or making donations to fund our initiatives. By engaging with Club, youth have access to mentorship, educational support and opportunities for personal development. Your involvement helps shape a thriving future for Des Moines and ensures every young person can reach their full potential.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board President, Matt Fryar, Fryar Private Wealth of Wells Fargo Advisors
Vice President, John Ridgeway, Principal Financial Group
Treasurer, Chelsea McCracken, MidAmerican Energy Company
Secretary, John Smith, Drake University
Vice President of Operations, Joe Benesh, The Ingenuity Company
At Large, Christine Halbrook, Legacy Bridge Private Family Offices
Past-President, Jerald Brantley, Nationwide
Members
Andy Bates, Weitz Company
Pati Burt, Community Volunteer
Sara Canady, Hy-Vee
Blake Clark, Bound
Joseph Cohen, Athene
Jack Esser, Aterra
Kathleen Gallagher, Berkshire Hathaway Energy
Chick Herbert, NCMIC
Amy Lane, ATW Training Solutions
Tyler Miller, Chase Bank
Rebecca Peppmeier, Des Moines Police
Michael Rodriguez, Gradient AI
Benjamin Weinberg, F&G Life