February Schedule for Community Meal
January 25, 2024 Good food and good conversation. Be sure to sign up the day before!
Suds of Love every last Wednesday of each month
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 [...]
Registration Open for Imagine Grinnell’s Prairie Burn and 5K Fun Run June 8th
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 [...]
POWER KIDS in 2024
January 20, 2024 Kindergarten and 1st Grade programming starts in February! We are so excited to try fitness with the PWA Fitness Center - Postels Community Health Park staff, tasty snacks, and a hear a good book! Volunteers are needed. Check out the sign up here or give us a call at 641-236-5518. https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0C44AEAB2DA3F9C07...
Grinnell Food Coalition supports Drake Community Library Food Cupboard
January 20, 2024 The Library Food Cupboard is open the same hours as the Drake Community Library and is located in the west entrance. A limited selection of food items are available to anyone and only to supplement if the MICA food pantry is not available. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10am-8pm Fri. 10am-6pm Sat. 10am-5pm The [...]
Tiger Packs Serving over 350 Grinnell Students
January 16, 2024 Tiger Packs are serving a record number of over 350 Grinnell students in PreK-8th grade. We have partnered with the Northeast Iowa Food Bank for food support, but still count on donations to support our youth. >>Give today at our website: https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/tiger-packs/ >>Or send a check to Tiger Packs P.O. Box 284 [...]
Thank You to the Ahrens Park Foundation Staff!
January 10, 2024
Point-In-Time Homelessness Count for Poweshiek County
January 10, 2024 Do you know someone sleeping in a tent, in a vehicle, storage area, park or the street or are they doubled up with another family or friend? Please share this event to learn about resources available. ->Jan. 24 from 11am-2pm ->Grinnell City Hall lobby ->520 4th Ave.
Vosburg Music Fund is available for kids up to age 17 in Grinnell
January 5, 2024 The Vosburg Music Fund was created to help students with funding for music through lessons, therapy, instruments, etc. Did you know? ->Vosburg music fund is available to youth up to age 17 ->Reimbursements available to music providers for instruction ->Everyone receiving assistance remains anonymous To learn more about how the fund benefits [...]
Strong Foundation can help with marriage counseling financial assistance
January 1, 2024 Don't have insurance but want to try marriage counseling? Get confidential help through the STRONG Foundation! Talk to your local pastor or email jennifer@ahrensfamilyfoundation.org to get started.