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YOUTH CENTER HOURS After school: 3:00pm -6:00pm Summer: 1:30pm - 6:00pm

DONATE TO THE YOUTH CENTER Financial support is critical to the

ongoing success of the center and the future of the children we help. Because the center is staffed

completely by volunteers, 100% of your donations will benefit the

children and activities we provide.

CONTACT US Henry Davison Youth Center

1445 Mount Vernon Road SE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403

319-365-1662 www.hdyouthcenter.org www.facebook.com/HdYouthCenterInc

WHAT IS OUR MISSION

For nearly 2 decades the center has fed the

Through the love of our diverse community,

school programs and summer programs.

the Henry Davison Youth Center provides a safe, nurturing environment for kids to learn and grow. Our center is a drug-free, alcohol-free and bully-free safe haven for kids to learn and grow. The youth center strives to strengthen families and help change the community one child at a time.

HOW WE STARTED In 1997, Henry Davison saw a need in Cedar Rapids to help working parents provide a safe place for children in the downtown area. The Henry Davison Center was born to teach children life skills and provide opportunities to learn hobbies and get help with homework.

bodies and minds of youth through after

WHAT WE DO HERE Our facility features a full kitchen, reading, computer, and gaming area, as well as a movie area and study tables. • Family style meal time and snacks • Learn new hobbies and crafts

HOW CAN YOU HELP

• Help with homework

Our youth center is run largely through

• Speakers for current topics in the

help from volunteers and donations. Your

community

gifts can help a child, whether you can

• Outdoor activities

share your skills or hobbies to teach them

• Volunteer opportunities for kids to give

a trade, or you have time to help with

back to the community

daily tasks in the center. • Registration Desk – Answering phones and welcoming guests • Meal and Snack Time – Serve and clean up after meals while teaching kids to do these tasks. • Computer Room – Log on, find educational games and monitor activities. • Homework – Help kids with schoolwork • Floater – Help with crafts, monitor movie time and other tasks as needed