Camp Fire Heart of Iowa Relocates Des Moines Headquarters to Community Youth Concepts Office Building
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Camp Fire Heart of Iowa Relocates Des Moines Headquarters to Community Youth Concepts Office Building
[Des Moines, IA] — Camp Fire Heart of Iowa is pleased to announce the relocation of its headquarters to new office space within the Community Youth Concepts (CYC) building, located at 1446 Martin Luther King Jr Parkway in Des Moines. This move marks an exciting new chapter for Camp Fire Heart of Iowa as it continues to grow its impact and deepen its commitment to empowering youth.
After selling its previous headquarters in January 2025, Camp Fire undertook a thoughtful search for a new space that would reflect the organization’s long-term goals and values. The opportunity to co-locate with CYC, a fellow youth-serving nonprofit, represents a strategic alignment built on shared missions and a mutual dedication to supporting young people in their personal growth and development.
“We’re so thankful to our friends and youth development partners at CYC for welcoming us into their space and excited to explore all of the ways this will help both of our organizations operate more efficiently and collaboratively - all to the benefit of central Iowa youth and families!”,” said Owen Ballard, Executive Director of Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Alicia Vermeer, Executive Director of CYC added, “At Community Youth Concepts, we believe that strategic partnerships are one of the most powerful ways to deepen our impact. We're thrilled to welcome Camp Fire Heart of Iowa into our space as we continue to build a shared environment rooted in collaboration, creativity, and community. This partnership is a true win-win-win — strengthening both of our organizations and, most importantly, creating greater opportunities for the young people we serve.”
The co-location underscores both organizations’ ongoing commitment to fostering inclusive, supportive environments where youth can thrive.
About Camp Fire Heart of Iowa: Camp Fire is an inclusive youth development organization founded with the intention of connecting kids with nature and helping them develop the skills needed for a happy, healthy life now and into the future to create safe and inclusive environments that celebrate diversity and foster positive relationships.
About Community Youth Concepts: Community Youth Concepts (CYC) is a mission-driven organization based in Des Moines, Iowa. By promoting positive youth development principles and best practices, CYC provides volunteer service opportunities and career-based mentoring to Iowa youth to improve their future successes as students, professionals, and active community members.
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