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28 07, 2022

Grinnell has 9 Giving Gardens providing free produce to all

2022-07-28T10:55:16-06:00July 28th, 2022|Giving Gardens, Grinnell Food Coalition, Tiger Packs|

July 28, 2022 Fresh, free produce is available anytime at local Giving Gardens! See the locations And watch the facebook page Grinnell Giving Gardens for updates.

26 07, 2022

Native Landscaping in Bloom at Ahrens Park

2022-07-28T11:18:21-06:00July 26th, 2022|Ahrens Park Foundation, Foundation News|

July 26, 2022 Have you noticed the awesome native plants and wildflowers around Ahrens Park? Check them out next time you’re here. There are 3 different native landscaping areas around the park. Which ones can you find below

22 07, 2022

Unity Point – GRMC Giving Garden

2022-07-27T13:01:33-06:00July 22nd, 2022|Giving Gardens|

July 22, 2022 Basil and Tomatoes... what an amazing combination. You can find them both at the UPH-GRMC Giving Garden. Located conveniently in the Healing garden on Reed St. The Giving Gardens are supported by funds donated and grants. If you want to support the gardens by giving, see the link here: https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/giving-gardens/

18 07, 2022

Join Plate To Plant Compost Program

2022-07-27T12:34:11-06:00July 18th, 2022|Giving Gardens, Imagine Grinnell|

July 18, 2022 Join the Plate to Plant compost program!!! Imagine Grinnell is staring itssummer subscription drive (open for the whole month of August). Composting is as easy to start and has a huge impact. By putting your food scraps into the compost bin, you can divert 1/3rd of your car's carbon emissions for the year! [...]

18 07, 2022

Assistance for GMS band instruments through the Vosburg Music Fund

2022-07-28T10:51:37-06:00July 18th, 2022|Foundation News, Vosburg Music Fund|

July 18, 2022 Music education in school has so many benefits, including: Improved memory Better test scores Improved language skills Better math skills Confidence and Self esteem Thinking about band and choir as your child enters the middle school? The Vosburg Music Fund can help. Please email us with questions at [email protected] [...]

17 07, 2022

Struggling to pay rent or want to help others?

2022-07-28T11:11:12-06:00July 17th, 2022|Poweshiek Housing Assistance Fund|

July 17, 2022 Low income housing applications are available at the Grinnell Housing Authority 520 4th Ave. The wait is approx. 1-2 months. Please call 236-236-2611 for more information. We support individuals with housing insecurity. To donate and help us help others, please see the link: https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/poweshiek-housing.../

15 07, 2022

Mental Health Speaker Series Sept 15th

2022-07-27T13:26:35-06:00July 15th, 2022|Foundation News, JPK|

July 15, 2022 The next speaker for the mental health speaker series with the Grinnell-Newburg School District is in 2 months! Save the Date for Sept. 15. We need you Does your group or business offer community resources? Hit us up to be a part of the next mental health speaker on Sept. 15! Send [...]

9 07, 2022

Kohlrabi ready to harvest at Ahrens Garden

2022-07-27T13:13:20-06:00July 9th, 2022|Ahrens Park Foundation, Giving Gardens|

July 9, 2022 Did you know the Giving Gardens are run by different groups? The Ahrens Park garden, located behind the Foundation office at 1510 Penrose St. is run by the Ahrens Park staff, the Foundation office staff and volunteers and interns. The best part about this garden is being able to see community members [...]

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