December 3, 2024 Today is Giving Tuesday, please help us continue our impactful work. Your contribution provides support and sustainability for programs that help our community thrive. Even a small gift makes a big difference! #GivingTuesday
November 26, 2024 One week from today! Join us for Part 2: "Mental Health Solutions for the Digital Age" with Dr. J.R. Paulson. ->5pm at Grinnell Middle School- Pizza served ->6pm in the mini-theater- presentation
November 14, 2024 Join us Nov. 21st - Staff from the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation and Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation will be serving the Community Meal at the Grinnell Methodist Church! It is welcome to anyone to attend. Hope to see you there!
November 12, 2024 Fun times are happening this week at Bailey Park Elementary School and Fairview Elementary next week. 2nd Graders will be making smoothies with the Blender bike from ISU Poweshiek County Extension, hearing a story and creating a MyPlate activity. All while they learn about healthy life habits. This fun and educational event [...]
November 7, 2024 The Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens is honored to be a supporter of the new Inclusive Playground at Central Park—a wonderful addition for Grinnell! Grinnell Recreation (Shared from the Grinnell Recreation Facebook page) Yesterday, we had the opportunity to celebrate and recognize those that made the Inclusive Playground project at Central [...]
October 24, 2024 The Grinnell-Newburg Community School District and the Grinnell Area Mental Health Consortium are excited to announce the next installment of their community-wide speaking event series. Past events have featured speakers like Lyndsey Fennelly sharing her mental health journey, Douglas Gentile discussing the effects of media on children, and Dr. Lanaya Ethington [...]
October 10, 2024
September 27, 2024 The Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) and the Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation (CDAF) are excited to announce the kickoff of the We GIVE 2024 Campaign, a philanthropic initiative designed to address the immediate needs of our neighbors, first responders, veterans, children, and schools. This annual campaign connects caring donors with [...]
September 25, 2024 The 8th annual Kites Over Grinnell will be held on Sat., Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ahrens Park Soccer Field, 1510 Penrose Ave. Colorful kites by 15 members of the American Kitefliers Association (AKA) will dot the sky. Hailing from Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, and Pennsylvania, most of [...]
September 20, 2024 We want to see you at our open house! Learn more about the initiatives of SHE Counts, chat with new friends, have a drink and snacks. Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 5-6pm Stick around to help us plan for the year 6-7pm Solera Wine Bar
