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14 02, 2024

Grinnell School of Music Receives $40,000 Gift to Create the Roger & Lisa Henderson Teacher Workspace

2024-02-15T10:10:20-06:00February 14th, 2024|Foundation News, Vosburg Music Fund|

February 14, 2024 The Claude W. Ahrens Charitable Trust, Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation, and the Michael and Susan Witt Foundation have pledged a combined $40,000 to the Grinnell School of Music to create a teacher workspace in the school’s new building. The workspace will be named in honor of beloved music educators Roger [...]

13 02, 2024

SHE Counts plans events surrounding Women’s History Month

2024-02-15T10:02:31-06:00February 13th, 2024|Foundation News, She Counts|

February 13th, 2024 S.H.E. Counts (Supporting Helping Empowering Women) and the Brooklyn Opera House are kicking off Women’s History Month with an International Women’s Day event on March 1. The event is being held at the Brooklyn Opera House and Michael J. Manatt Community Center in Brooklyn. The day will begin at 8:30am with [...]

9 02, 2024

Thank you to 100 People Who Care Grinnell!

2024-02-12T13:57:39-06:00February 9th, 2024|Foundation News, Poweshiek Housing Assistance Fund|

February 9th, 2024 At last nights meeting, 100+ People Who Care Grinnell was able to present a Big Check to Jennifer Cogley with the Poweshiek Housing Assistance Fund, the organization supported at its October meeting. The funds have been used for rent, utility and other housing assistance for those in need in the Grinnell area.

1 02, 2024

We did it!

2024-02-15T10:10:36-06:00February 1st, 2024|Imagine Grinnell|

February 1st, 2024 Imagine Grinnell reached the goal of 1000 Trees planted and distributed in 3 years. Looking ahead for 2024, we are transitioning to the TreeCorps and will continue to share education with the community and plant more trees! ->You can help by giving to Imagine Grinnell. -> https://ahrensfamfdn.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund...

30 01, 2024

Shoutout to Outdoor History Signage at Ahrens Park

2024-02-12T14:02:49-06:00January 30th, 2024|Ahrens Park Foundation|

January 30th, 2024 Thank you Latitude Signage + Design for listing Ahrens Park as a favorite for Outdoor History Signage. It's our favorite too! For full story visit: https://www.latitudesignage.com/.../favorite...

30 01, 2024

PTSD, Trauma, and Suicide Awareness Training Session

2024-02-12T13:49:10-06:00January 30th, 2024|JPK|

January 30th, 2024 Free training session for all first responders and mental health liaisons! Be sure to email by Feb. 19 to attend: swatts@grinnellpd.com

25 01, 2024

February Schedule for Community Meal

2024-02-12T13:52:46-06:00January 25th, 2024|Giving Gardens, Grinnell Food Coalition, Tiger Packs|

January 25, 2024 Good food and good conversation. Be sure to sign up the day before!

24 01, 2024

Suds of Love every last Wednesday of each month

2024-01-27T11:56:50-06:00January 24th, 2024|Poweshiek Housing Assistance Fund|

January 24, 2023 Suds of Love is hosted by Maytag Laundry & Tanning the last Wednesday of the month from 4-7pm for complimentary use of washing machines and dryers. Quarters for machines and laundry soap and dryer sheets provided by Grinnell United Church of Christ. Volunteers are available to assist you and answer any [...]

23 01, 2024

Registration Open for Imagine Grinnell’s Prairie Burn and 5K Fun Run June 8th

2024-02-12T13:58:21-06:00January 23rd, 2024|Imagine Grinnell|

January 23. 2024 It may be cold and snowy, but Imagine Grinnell's Prairie Burn 100 gravel bike ride and 5K Fun Run registration is open! What a fun day for bike riders, and families. Check out the activities from last year: ->Storytime Art in the Park ->Yoga ->Farmers Market ->DJ Cox ->Food Trucks and [...]

21 01, 2024

Thank you to these GHS Students and Grinnell College for grant to help support new dog park at Ahrens Park

2024-01-27T11:57:44-06:00January 21st, 2024|Ahrens Park Foundation, Foundation News|

January 21, 2024 Featuring one of Grinnell College’s Fall 2023 Mini-Grant Recipients: Enhancing Education, Parks, and Fire Safety in the Grinnell area. Picture shows from L.to R., GHS teacher Kevin Hosbond, Ahrens Park Foundation CEO Chad Nath, sweet dog Finley, GHS students Maxwell Mintle, Ethan Walker, and Carson Penyich For more information on Grinnell [...]

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