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Community Youth Concepts DESCRIPTION CONTACT NAME Julie Cackler EMAIL Community Youth Concepts (CYC) promotes the use of positive youth development principles and best practices through training and technical assistance and through youth development initiatives. CYC helps youth discover their passions and connects them with organizations where they can use their passions on a long-term basis. Connecting youth with high- quality programs is essential. julie@cyconcepts.org PHONE 515-243-4292 CYC's training and technical assistance work addresses the needs of organizations in attaining and maintaining the research-based high-quality standards the community expects. CYC offers the research-based assessment, training, and technical assistance to help guide agencies with their program improvement processes. OFFICE ADDRESS 3826 1/2 Douglas Ave. Des Moines, IA 50310 TYPE OF WORK Community Based, Educational/School COUNTIES Polk Page | 174 HOW TO HELP CYC has opportunities for youth and for adults to volunteer. CYC has volunteer opportunities to fit a variety of skill sets, and also helps connect youth and adults to other organizations. Youth and adults can register to volunteer on their website. CYC also accepts donations of funds and has a list of needed items online.