The mission of CFUM is to create a community that supports the potential of children, youth, and families through educational success, healthy living, and community engagement.

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CFUM Academic Success Programs

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CFUM offers an after-school academic enrichment program call The Haven which serves students from 2:40-5:30 M-F as well as full day programming when school is not in session.

Awesome Summer Days is an all-day program that provides consistent, purposeful, academic-based and experience-focused activities. The program ensures children can safely enjoy the summer fun Greater Des Moines offers while strengthening their education when school is out of session. CFUM’s Awesome Summer Days provides care families can trust and sets students up for success when they return to the classroom. Operates Monday – Friday from 6:30 am – 5:30 pm.

CFUM Educational Success programming involves educating the whole child using the 21st Century Skills Model. This includes Learning Skills (critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication), Literacy Skills (reading, writing, technology) and Life Skills (flexibility, leadership, social skills). Lesson plans are developed within the 21st Century Skills Model.

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CFUM Provides Unrestricted Access to Food for Neighbors in Need

The CFUM Supper Club provides an evening meal five days a week for anyone in the community Monday – Friday and on average 125 meals are served each evening.

Breakfast Club is CFUM’s oldest program, beginning in 1968 to meet the needs of the surrounding community. A year-round program, the purpose of the Breakfast Club is two-fold: 1) it gives children a positive start to the learning day, and 2) it provides early-morning childcare for working families whose day begins before the start of school or summer programming. By providing a safe and consistent environment, welcoming and nurturing relationships with adults and peers, a nutritious meal, and a variety of purposeful activities, CFUM is able to meet the needs of our community while also setting children up for success.

Food Insecurity Trended

Upward in Midst of High Inflation and Fewer Supports

Approximately 1 in 5 adults reported experiencing household food insecurity in spring 2020 and in summer 2022 after a decline in reported food insecurity in spring 2021.

High food price inflation, along with elevated costs for other basic needs, such as transportation and rent, have likely eroded food budgets in the last year.

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The mission of CFUM is to create a community that supports the potential of children, youth, and families through educational success, healthy living, and community engagement.

SUPPORT CFUM ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMMING

Make an Impact with a Year-End Gift

CFUM Academic Success Programs

﻿Help Close the Achievement Gap

SUPPORT CFUM FOOD SECURITY PROGRAMMING

Make an Impact with a Year-End Gift

CFUM Provides Unrestricted Access to Food for Neighbors in Need

Help Close the Achievement Gap