August 26, 2024 From 2018 to 2024, we’ve had the privilege of supporting 818 individuals with over $91,000 dedicated to mental health care. Our goals are to bridge the gap between those who need mental health services and the providers who can help, ensuring everyone has access to the care they deserve. We’re committed to [...]
August 25, 2024
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!
August 7, 2024 Did You Know? Ahrens Park is home to TWO Little Libraries! If you haven’t discovered them yet, here’s where you can find them: Library 1: By the playgrounds and flag area. Library 2: In Dolly’s Garden, east of the community giving garden. Next time you’re at Ahrens Park, be sure to visit [...]
August 6, 2024 Fresh from the garden and ready for your table! Check out what’s ripe and ready at our local Giving Gardens: Beets, peppers, and herbs at Marvin Garden Zucchini at Davis Garden Cherry tomatoes at Bailey Park Eggplant and beans at Summer St Park Cherry tomatoes at Fairview Elementary Come by and [...]
August 5, 2024 19 days until school starts! Kicking off the countdown with our P.O.W.E.R. Kids! When school begins, they'll be taking the lead with our annual Farmers Market, promoting healthy choices and positive habits!
August 2, 2024 AmeriCorps member, Katie Witt, is wrapping up her 10-week service with the Grinnell Food Coalition! Here is some of what she's been up to: Ran GFC social media platforms and developed a linktree page Updated the GFC resource guide and added a mobile version Managed the Drake Community Library Food Cupboard Brought [...]
August 1, 2024 Grinnellians of all ages and walks of life are again maintaining nine giving gardens this year. Those tending the gardens invite everyone to walk into the gardens and harvest the produce they want which is ripe. Gardens growing tomatoes report that the tomato crop appears to be bountiful but is ripening [...]
August 1, 2024 SHE counts extends a heartfelt thank you to Cleanfoodfix! We are incredibly grateful to the amazing women at Cleanfoodfix Wellness Studio for their generous donation of period products to SHE counts. Your support helps us continue our mission of supporting, helping, and empowering women and girls in Poweshiek County. Together, we are [...]
July 29, 2024 Grinnellians and their canine friends are already enjoying Dolly's Dog Park, the new fenced-in dog park being developed in Ahrens Park. The park will soon be installing three memorial benches and a new row of outdoor musical instruments. Additionally, the park's giving garden is growing vegetables and herbs for everyone, while [...]
