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Oakridge Neighborhood Services Your support will allow us to continue our efforts.

We provide a safe, secure neighborhood with supportive housing, programs and services which build and develop the strengths of children, adults and families, moving them toward sustained self-sufficiency and self-reliance. Oakridge Neighborhood Services is a donor supported organization that provides a wide range of programs and social services to help young children with early learning skills, school age children succeed in the public school system, young adults prepare for the world of work, new immigrants assimilate into American culture and seniors live in dignity and financial security.

10/16/2026

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At this year's Jazz, Jewels & Jeans, you have the chance to bid on a once-in-a-lifetime experience: get a private tour o...
10/13/2026

At this year's Jazz, Jewels & Jeans, you have the chance to bid on a once-in-a-lifetime experience: get a private tour of the world's ONLY bonobo research center, located right here in Central Iowa. Join us Thursday to place your bids to meet the bonobos! OakDSM.link/JJJ26

10/12/2026

We're overwhelmed by the support for this year's Jazz, Jewels & Jeans, presented by Smith + Co Financial! Thank you to all of our sponsors for your commitment to for thousands of Central Iowa families. Together, we are .

10/07/2026

A stunning amethyst ring handcrafted by Sheena Thomas Metalsmith LLC is just one of our amazing silent auction items up for grabs at Jazz, Jewels & Jeans next week! It's not too late to get your ticket, too: OakDSM.link/JJJ26

Want to make a difference in the lives of our Oak Academy Early Learning and Preschool students? Sign up to be a Book Bu...
10/02/2026

Want to make a difference in the lives of our Oak Academy Early Learning and Preschool students? Sign up to be a Book Buddy for 30 minutes each week!
Tuesdays: https://buff.ly/ghdhT9Z
Thursdays: https://buff.ly/aa3saCG

Our Family & Workforce Programs serve thousands of Central Iowans every year, placing people in good-paying jobs, teachi...
10/01/2026

Our Family & Workforce Programs serve thousands of Central Iowans every year, placing people in good-paying jobs, teaching them English, providing financial education, and so much more. We don't do this work alone. Thanks to community partners who provide funding like Polk County Housing Trust Fund, Wells Fargo, and EMC Insurance, we're lifting up our community, creating a stronger Central Iowa ecosystem.

Our entire community is better when we work together. Thanks to Krause Group for putting together over 100 meals for our...
09/30/2026

Our entire community is better when we work together. Thanks to Krause Group for putting together over 100 meals for our community fridge, helping feed anyone who needs something to eat - no questions asked.

Discovering new creative tools. Building workforce readiness skills. Winning an award alongside her peers during a trip ...
09/23/2026

Discovering new creative tools. Building workforce readiness skills. Winning an award alongside her peers during a trip to San Francisco. Kiera Shadd has made her own way at Oak Studio Teen Tech Center. Read her story: https://buff.ly/tx0p2nl

DID YOU KNOW?At our top-rated Oak Academy Early Learning and Preschool, 100% of our students receive vision, dental, hea...
09/22/2026

DID YOU KNOW?
At our top-rated Oak Academy Early Learning and Preschool, 100% of our students receive vision, dental, hearing and developmental screenings every year. If additional services are needed, they are provided right onsite at no charge to our families! Open to all.

Address

1401 Center Street
Des Moines, IA
50314

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(515) 244-7702

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