is rich with cultural and ethnic diversity with residents from four continents speaking over 20 different languages.
Donateserves over 1,000 residents with affordable housing on a beautiful 17-acre campus.
Donatethe strengths of children, families and adults with supportive wraparound programs.
Donateis a part of Des Moines’ thriving urban core and is only minutes from downtown.
DonateOakridge provides a safe, secure neighborhood with supportive housing, dynamic programs and essential services to build and develop the strengths of children, adults and families moving them to sustained self-sufficiency and self-reliance
Read MoreOakridge Neighborhood has two high-performing, comprehensive programs serving youth year-round: Project OASIS and BE REAL. These educational and enrichment programs are open to residents and non-residents alike in grades K-5 and 6-8, respectively.
Oakridge: a place to grow. The Oakridge housing profile features 300 Section 8 project based apartment homes and 39 market rate senior housing units in the Silver Oaks Senior Center building. With over 1,000 residents, Oakridge is larger than nearly 70% of the 947 cities in Iowa. The Oakridge campus is situated on 17 acres in metro Des Moines. Make Oakridge your home today!
Read MoreOakridge helps adults and families gain the academic and life skills required to succeed and become self-sufficient. Our multifaceted programming is a collaborative effort and includes: workforce readiness, job placement, ELL, GED, citizenship, effective parenting, financial education, computer classes and family literacy. Learn more about our extensive offerings for adult education and much more down here…
Read MoreOak Academy is our nationally-accredited early learning center and preschool for children ages six weeks through pre-Kindergarten—right here on the Oakridge campus! Children enrolled in Oak Academy are given the necessary instruction, support and early literacy skills they need, and are prepared to enter kindergarten ready to learn.
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