December 11, 2025 No plans for Christmas? The Grinnell United Methodist Church will be providing a free Christmas Day Dinner at noon. If you choose to dine in you will enjoy a beautiful setting and be surrounded by the joyful fellowship of others. If you struggle to get out, you are welcome to request a [...]
October 27, 2025 The Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) and the Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation (CDAF) are excited to announce the kickoff of the annual We GIVE 2025 Campaign, a philanthropic initiative designed to address the immediate needs of our neighbors, first responders, veterans, children, and schools in Poweshiek County. This annual [...]
October 22, 2025 Meet the team of the Grinnell Empowerment Center! Community Connect Event Thursday, Oct. 23 310 6th Ave.
September 16, 2025 Did you know? The Giving Gardens are for everyone in our community. Right now, the gardens are full of tomatoes, peppers, winter squash and more — just waiting to be picked. No sign-up. No cost. Fresh food for all. Visit one of the 9 Giving Gardens and bring home some garden goodness!
July 21, 2025 Are you couch surfing or unhoused? Visit the new Grinnell Empowerment Center on Wednesday, July 30 for the Point In Time Homelessness Count. ->Learn about resources ->Get a meal ->12-2pm ->306 6th Ave. Grinnell
June 4, 2025 If you or someone you know is struggling to keep up with rent or utility payments, the Poweshiek Housing Assistance Fund (PHAF) may be able to help. We provide direct financial assistance to landlords and utility companies to help individuals and families stay in their homes. How It Works: Assistance is handled [...]
June 3, 2025 A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the opening of the Empowerment Command Center and Affordable Housing Project in Grinnell recently. Located at 306 Sixth Ave., Grinnell, the ECC, which is slated to open later this month, is located in the former Olmstead Sweet Treats location. The Empowerment Command Center is a portion of a [...]
April 28, 2025 A new initiative is quietly taking shape with the aim of transforming the way the Grinnell community responds to housing insecurity and homelessness. The Empowerment Center, currently under renovation, promises to be a one-stop resource hub for individuals facing challenges related to housing, employment and social services. The center represents a collaborative [...]
April 18, 2025 Thank you to Grinnell United Way for their partner grant for 2025! The Poweshiek Housing Assistance fund will be able to help many families and individuals with housing needs. Thank you! To learn more about United Way, visit their website: https://www.grinnellunitedway.org/ To learn more about the P.H.A.F., visit our website: https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/poweshiek-housing.../ [...]
March 25, 2025 Every day, families in Poweshiek County face housing insecurity due to unexpected financial hardships. The Poweshiek Housing Assistance Fund (PHAF) provides critical support for rent, utilities, and emergency shelter to those in need—but we can’t do it alone. Your donation can make a difference! With just $500, we can prevent an eviction, [...]
