September 15, 2020 We need your help! Please consider a gift to support individuals and families in need in Poweshiek County with rental assistance. A county-wide survey of landlords and others involved revealed the following: An estimated 900 individuals need affordable housing in the Poweshiek County area ($535 per month or lower). Only 40 [...]
August 20, 2020 The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with the Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation, Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation and the Grinnell United Way in an effort to communicate organizational information and options to individuals wishing to make financial contributions in the wake of the August 10 derecho. [...]
August 6, 2020 Thank you to everyone who placed a bid on a quilt. All 16 quilts received bids and $2605 was raised for the Poweshiek Housing Assistance Fund!
August 5, 2020 Governor Reynolds has allocated federal CARES Act funds to assist Iowans who have been economically impacted by COVID-19 and may be facing housing hardships. This program will provide short-term relief to income-eligible renters and homeowners who are at risk of eviction or foreclosure. Read more at.. https://www.iowafinance.com/covid-19-iowa-eviction-and-foreclosure-prevention-.program/?fbclid=IwAR0_fAp-TF0f2LuxzLMbYuh EmK9-v2KHk10Q9HhgpqNnXyf4piVu3bJypLM
July 1, 2020 Are you worried about your grocery bill and need some extra help this month? Reach out for help by filling out the survey online https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/local-resources/, calling 641-236-5518, ext. 109 or emailing localresources@ahrensfamilyfoundation.org https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/gfc_resource_guide_web.pdf
July 1, 2020 Kathy Kessler, an experienced instructor and seamstress of beautiful quilts, has donated sixteen of her own creations and co-creations to serve the cause of the Poweshiek Housing Coalition. Funds generated through an online auction of these quilts during the month of July will be collected and distributed by the Poweshiek County [...]
May 22, 2020 A new program fund administered by the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation (CDAF) will support housing related needs for eligible Poweshiek County residents. The Poweshiek Housing Assistance Fund will provide those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with support for rental deposits, utilities, legal documents needed to rent, [...]
