July 9, 2022 Did you know the Giving Gardens are run by different groups? The Ahrens Park garden, located behind the Foundation office at 1510 Penrose St. is run by the Ahrens Park staff, the Foundation office staff and volunteers and interns. The best part about this garden is being able to see community members [...]
July 5, 2022 Summer Street garden located at the end of Summer St. is run by the Rotary Club of Grinnell. Lowell Bunger tells us why he gardens: "I’ve gardened all my life. I love the opportunity to work outside watching plants go from seeds to harvest. But, it makes it even more satisfying knowing [...]
July 1, 2022 Nominations are open for the 2022 “Leave It Better Than You Found It” awards from the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation. All Grinnell area nonprofit, social, civic, fraternal, and community groups making a difference in the local community are eligible to be nominated by the August 1 deadline. The 2022 [...]
June 25, 2022 Beautiful kale ready to go at Marvin Garden. Volunteers meet up twice a week to maintain the garden. Every Thursday evening and Sunday morning. PM us for more details or just show up. Marvin is located on Marvin Ave. west of Los Girasoles.
June 24, 2022 A big shoutout and thank you to those who purchased the mental health awareness police patch. Chief McClelland presented the JPK board with a check for $800!
June 24, 2022 Is your marriage struggling? See how the Strong foundation can help. Keeping families together. Don't wait, reach out for counseling now.
June 22, 2022 Helping the youth of Grinnell learn music. Email us with questions at jennifer@ahrensfamilyfoundation.org.
June 17, 2022 Have you found the Bailey Park Garden or Fairview Garden? Both of these gardens are volunteer run by the St. Mary's Service Sunday group. Check them out. Bailey Park garden in on Reed St. by the school building Fairview garden is behind the building
June 17, 2022 Thank you to our Prairie Burn 100 volunteers! It was a success and we could not have done it without you.
June 1, 2022 As we all feel the effects of rising gas and groceries, the MICA food pantry is available 2 times a month and bread and produce are an option anytime. Donations are needed: Pancake Mix and syrup Jelly Ramen Miscellaneous items! Local free meals are continuing this summer! Check out the Blessed [...]
