December 3, 2025 Did you know that Math Club for Girls at GMS does origami? How about an escape room? Or looks at the symmetry of snowflakes? So many fun experiences and all about learning math. SHE Counts Math Club is open to 4th & 5th grade girls at Grinnell Middle School. Build confidence Make [...]
November 25, 2025 Thank you to everyone who came out in support of S.H.E. Counts! The trivia night at Grinnell Brewhouse was a success and we are so grateful.
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 15, 2025 Join S.H.E. Counts on Tuesday, November 5 at 7 PM for a fun-filled Trivia Night at Grinnell Craft Brewhouse! Grab your friends, form a team, and test your knowledge while supporting a great cause. A portion of drink sales that night will benefit S.H.E. Counts initiatives, including our 1st Gen Scholarship—helping [...]
August 29, 2025 Has SHE Counts impacted you or someone you know? Whether it’s receiving a scholarship, participating in Math Club, or donating period products—your story matters. We’re always looking for community members to help with our Math Club, period product drives, or special events. Whether you're a business owner, parent, student, or neighbor—you can [...]
June 5, 2025 SHE Counts is proud to award a 1st Generation Scholarship to a graduating female student at Grinnell High School who will be the first in her family to attend college. Congratulations to this year’s recipient. We are so proud of you! This scholarship helps open doors and break barriers—because we believe every [...]
May 7, 2025 Did you know math is everywhere? From baking to budgeting, measuring to coding—math skills help us every day. In Math Club, we empower girls to see how math connects to their lives and future careers! Encourage a young girl to explore math today—because when she counts, SHE Counts! #MathMatters #GirlsCanDoAnything #EmpowerHer
April 18, 2025 What a great day we had at @solerawinebarofgrinnell for the Women + Friends event. Through this event and the collections around town we collected over 3,500 products for our period product drive! Thank you to everyone who attended the event and donated!
April 5, 2025 Date: April 9, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM Location: @grinnellcraftbrewhouse Get ready for a night of fun, friendly competition, and community spirit at the SHE Counts Trivia Takeover Night! Bring your friends, form a team, and test your knowledge while enjoying great drinks at Grinnell Craft Brewhouse. A portion of the night's [...]
March 12, 2025 SHE Counts, a program of the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation, is celebrating Women’s History Month by hosting a community-wide period product drive throughout March. In collaboration with Grinnell Mutual, the initiative aims to collect pads, liners, tampons, and menstrual cups to support local individuals in need. Donation drop-off locations include: [...]
