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9 10, 2023

We Give October

2024-01-25T16:25:48-06:00October 9th, 2023|Foundation News, Poweshiek Housing Assistance Fund|

October 9, 2023 This October is We Give for the Poweshiek Housing Assistance Fund. Working to help individuals in need of assistance with rent, utilities, down payments and more. Please consider giving this month. -->https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/poweshiek-housing.../

8 10, 2023

Davis Math Club for Girls Starts Up Again

2024-02-15T09:57:45-06:00October 8th, 2023|She Counts|

October 8th, 2024 Davis Math Club for Girls begins next Wednesday, Oct. 11! This includes fun math related games and activities. Won't you consider volunteering? See the sign up below https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0C44AEAB2DA3F9C07...

1 10, 2023

October is We Give Month!

2024-01-25T16:33:36-06:00October 1st, 2023|Strong Foundation|

October 1, 2023 October is an important month! It’s a month long fundraiser for all of our partner programs that provide support to many individuals and children in Grinnell and surrounding areas. To learn more please click here: https://bit.ly/3eUuuEf= Your support goes a long way! #TogetherWeGive Www.ahrensfamilyfoundation.org

1 10, 2023

Annual Community-Wide “We GIVE” Fundraiser Begins October 1

2023-10-02T14:34:26-06:00October 1st, 2023|Foundation News|

October 1, 2023 The Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) and the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation (CDAF) will kick off the end of year giving season with their annual “We GIVE” campaign. From October 1 through October 31, GPCF and CDAF are encouraging people across Poweshiek County to unite in supporting a variety of [...]

28 09, 2023

New Outdoor Play and Learning Addition to Ahrens Park

2023-10-03T15:32:49-06:00September 28th, 2023|Ahrens Park Foundation, Foundation News|

September 28, 2023 Ahrens Park will soon be home to a new outdoor play and learning addition. The Ahrens Park Foundation (APF) is developing a naturalized Outdoor Play and Learning Environment, located just west of the Ahrens Family Center, which houses the Grinnell Community Early Learning Center. This innovative new space will provide access [...]

18 09, 2023

Vosburg Music Fund Helping Grinnell Middle School Band Students

2024-01-25T17:02:59-06:00September 18th, 2023|Vosburg Music Fund|

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/

15 09, 2023

October Blessed Community Meal Schedule

2024-01-25T22:02:02-06:00September 15th, 2023|Giving Gardens, Grinnell Food Coalition, Tiger Packs|

September 25, 2023 The Blessed Community Meal at the United Methodist Church is a weekly meal for anyone in need. See the details below -->Thursdays from 5:30-6pm -->916 5th Ave. Enter the Park St. Door -->Call by Wednesday at Noon to reserve your meal, 641-236-3757 or follow the link: https://bit.ly/42wvj9D -->Interested in volunteering or [...]

14 09, 2023

P.O.W.E.R. Kids and Annual Farmer’s Market at Davis Elementary

2024-01-25T16:44:29-06:00September 14th, 2023|Giving Gardens, P.O.W.E.R. KIDS|

September 14, 2024 Thank you to our local Farmers market vendors for partnering again with POWER Kids for such a great event at Davis Elementary. 3rd and 4th graders were able to use tickets to purchase baked goods, flowers, garlic, peppers, tomatoes, popcorn and honey.

13 09, 2023

1000Trees Grinnell Plans Celebration of 1,000th Tree Planting

2023-09-14T09:15:37-06:00September 13th, 2023|Foundation News, Imagine Grinnell|

September 13, 2023 Imagine Grinnell and its 1000 Trees initiative are hosting their fall planting and celebrating the completion of their initiative by planting the 1,000th tree on Saturday, October 14. The 1000th tree will be planted as part of a public event at Merrill Park at 11 AM. The community is invited to attend [...]

18 08, 2023

Read 2 Lead Receives 2023 “Leave It Better Than You Found” Award

2023-08-18T10:28:20-06:00August 18th, 2023|Foundation News|

August 18, 2023 Read 2 Lead Board members (left to right): Jess Kite, Megan Farrell, Lisha Marsh and Jill Harris    Not pictured: Lindsey Altenhofen, Lisa Cirks, Nikki Harter, Jamie McClenathan, Renee Menary, Jennifer Palmer, Lindsey Starrett, Karen Veerhusen-Langerud The Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation announced today that Read [...]

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