Our Mission:

The H.D. Youth Center's mission is founded in a belief in God (the Creator),
providing free services to adults in need and the children of our community.
We provide a safe and supervised activity and learning enviornment for children, which is designed to improve their lives through education, socialization, food and other positive influences. We serve a free breakfast Monday through Friday to the homeless adults and children in need along with special events to strengthen families, which improve the general well being of our community. Our goal is to increase the visibility and the capacity of the services the center provides to children, adults and families.

Hot Breakfasts

A free, hearty breakfast is served by volunteers to the homeless and those in need each Monday through Friday from 6:00 to 7:30 a.m. Doors open at 5:45 a.m. All ages are welcomed.

Annual Events

Easter Egg Hunt

Children ages 0 through 12 hunt for hidden eggs. All attendees enjoy free food, prizes and more!

Adventureland Trip

Kids gather behind Metro High School at 6 AM to check in and have a bite to eat before boarding the buses to head out for a day of fun at Adventureland in Altoona, Iowa. Lunch is provided outside the park, and volunteer chaperons help the kids stay safe in groups.

This free event is open to all children ages 4-15.

Sponsored by local area businesses, organizations and churches.

Back to School/Fun Day

Just in time for the start of school in the fall, free school supplies are provided to all children. Refreshments and entertainment are provided to all who attend.

Sponsored by local businesses, organizations, and churches.

Thanksgiving Dinner

A free turkey and ham dinner is served. Frozen hams and turkeys are given away as door prizes.

Christmas Dinner

A free turkey and ham dinner is served. Frozen turkeys and hams are given away as door prizes. Clothing, toys, and other goodies are gift-wrapped and given to all who attend.