March 3, 2025 Did you know that music can enhance a child's brain development? Studies show that children who engage in music activities have better memory skills, improved literacy, and enhanced mathematical abilities. Let’s make learning fun with music! #VosburgMusicFund #MusicEducation
Thank you to our Donors!
January 3, 2025 Thank you to all our generous donors who have supported the Vosburg Music Fund in 2024! Your contributions help ensure the joy of music continues to inspire and uplift our community. Because of you, we can: Provide instruments and music lessons Support music education for future generations Help fund music therapy
Giving Tuesday is December 3rd
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
Music helps kids stay active and healthy
October 28, 2024 Music encourages physical activity and exercise, helping children stay active and healthy. From dancing to jumping, music gets kids moving! Group music activities teach children cooperation, teamwork, and empathy. Making music together helps kids connect with others and build strong social bonds. #VosburgMusicFund #togetherWithMusic
Grinnell School of Music Gala
August 15, 2024 The Grinnell School of Music is dedicated to lifelong music-making. They have many opportunities for youth and adult learners! From informal drop-in singalong events to weekly lessons, jam sessions to drum circles. We are very excited for their grand opening in their new space!
Music is Good for the Brain
June 12, 2024 Did you know that music can enhance a child's brain development? Studies show that children who engage in music activities have better memory skills, improved literacy, and enhanced mathematical abilities. Let’s make learning fun with music! #BrainPower #vosburgmusicfund
Grinnell School of Music Receives $40,000 Gift to Create the Roger & Lisa Henderson Teacher Workspace
February 14, 2024 The Claude W. Ahrens Charitable Trust, Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation, and the Michael and Susan Witt Foundation have pledged a combined $40,000 to the Grinnell School of Music to create a teacher workspace in the school’s new building. The workspace will be named in honor of beloved music educators Roger [...]
Vosburg Music Fund is available for kids up to age 17 in Grinnell
January 5, 2024 The Vosburg Music Fund was created to help students with funding for music through lessons, therapy, instruments, etc. Did you know? ->Vosburg music fund is available to youth up to age 17 ->Reimbursements available to music providers for instruction ->Everyone receiving assistance remains anonymous To learn more about how the fund benefits [...]
Vosburg Music Fund Helping Grinnell Middle School Band Students
September 18, 2023 We are helping middle school students as they begin their band journey! To give to the program and learn more, see our website: ->https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/vosburg-music-fund/
Ahrens Foundation Celebrates 30 Years! GalleryAhrens Foundation Celebrates 30 Years!
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Ahrens Foundation Celebrates 30 Years!
March 22, 2023 Come celebrate the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation’s (CDAF) 30th anniversary and watch the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Friday, March 24th! Join us at the Grinnell Athletic Recreation Center at Ahrens Park for games, drinks, fun, and fundraising for CDAF. Doors open for the March Blowout Bash Fundraiser at 6:30 PM [...]