Allow me to introduce you to the H.D. Youth Center, which is a nonprofit organization in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
It was created to get kids off the street, promote a positive attitude, academic progress, and a drug-free environment. A secondary purpose is to provide a FREE hot breakfast to the homeless and those in need.
Children can come to the center after school and on weekends and have a safe environment and the opportunity to mingle, play a few games, and do their homework. Afternoon snacks are provided. Parents can go to work without the worry of the welfare of their children.
The Youth Center was founded back in 1997 when I saw a need for a safe and supervised center where area youth could go. As the ministry has grown I’ve had to rely on others to help me. Today the Center is run with 8 board members, no paid staff and about 150 volunteers over the course of a year.
The Center needs people who care about inner city youth and to help and support today’s children to become tomorrow’s leaders. I encourage you to visit or call the H.D. Youth Center any time.
The Center also wants to extend a BIG THANK YOU to all our contributors and volunteers who have worked very hard to make all of this possible.
Please consider a donation to the H.D. Youth Center at this critical time as we prepare to move into our new location. Also, please read our letter of appeal for financial support.
If you’d like to have a speaker for your church or group, call 363-5239 or email.
Best wishes,
Henry Davison
President/CEO
Afternoon Kid’s Place has been put on hold due to the floods. We are currently searching for new building.
Breakfast for those in need: Monday-Friday 6:00-7:30 am.
Served at the Jane Boyd Community Center. See link for our breakfast program.
