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 [...]
August 26, 2025 Community invited to anniversary celebration on September 7 at Marvin Garden! Imagine Grinnell, a program of the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation, dedicated to creating a healthier and greener community, is marking its 40th anniversary with a community celebration on Sunday, September 7, from 12–3 p.m. at Marvin Garden (600 Marvin [...]
August 21, 2025 Not sure where to begin when it comes to finding mental health support in Grinnell? The Grinnell Area Mental Health Consortium is here to help find a local provider — whether it's therapy, crisis care, or referrals. Send us a message or visit our website to get started. Or see the info [...]
August 19, 2025 More seeds have been delivered to the Little Libraries! Check them out at these Giving Garden locations: Merrill Park Bailey Park Marvin Garden
August 15, 2025 The Grinnell Food Coalition (GFC) is excited to announce the launch of its new Seed Grant program—a pilot funding opportunity designed to strengthen food access in Grinnell and throughout Poweshiek County. The Seed Grant offers flexible funding to support food programs addressing urgent challenges or filling short-term gaps in service. Applications are [...]
August 6, 2025 Planning ahead? So are we! POWER Kids is already gearing up for fall activities and we’d love to have YOU involved. From helping with Mileage Club to reading to our students, volunteers make it all possible. Flexible schedules Fun atmosphere Impactful experience Interested? Email us at jennifer@ahrensfamilyfoundation.org to sign up! #VolunteerWithUs #POWERKids [...]
August 1, 2025 Did you know? 1 in 3 students in our school district qualify for free or reduced lunch. For many, school meals are their most reliable source of food. That’s why Tiger Packs sends home over 250 weekend food bags every week—ensuring kids don’t go hungry when school isn’t in session. Together, we’re [...]
August 1, 2025 This fall, Imagine Grinnell is offering free trees to residents in the 50112-zip code who have not previously received a tree through the program. The effort is part of Imagine Grinnell’s ongoing work to strengthen the local tree canopy, support environmental sustainability, and build a greener, healthier community. Beginning August 4, residents [...]
July 23, 2025 The Ahrens Park Foundation and the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation are pleased to announce a generous donation from University of Miami tennis standout Alexa Noel. This contribution will support the purchase of new shade, play, and agility structures at Dolly’s Dog Park located at Ahrens Park, as well as general [...]
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
