September 1, 2022 The Grinnell-Newburg Community School District and the Grinnell Area Mental Health Consortium have partnered to bring a community-wide speaking event series to Grinnell. The second event addresses the topic of the effects of media on children. On September 15, Dr. Douglas Gentile research scientist, author, and professor of Psychology at Iowa State [...]
August 18, 2022 Back Row (Left to Right): Larry Jansen, Tom Latimer, Frank Shults, Dave Ketter, Rachel Bly, Chief Michael McClelland, Jennifer Cogley (Director of Programs CDAF), Lori Schoh. Front Row (Left to Right): Terry Mason, Karen Phillips, Dr. JR Paulson, Melissa Ford. Not pictured: Brenda Daily, Julie Smith, Shannon Fitzgerald, Linda Romero, Jim Gilbert The [...]
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.
July 27, 2022 Mental Health awareness is not just for May. Message us for more information about the JPK fund. Looking for a provider in the Grinnell area? See our list on the website: https://bit.ly/3liRnk4
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
July 25, 2022 S.H.E. Counts supports, empowers and helps women and girls in Poweshiek County. Are you interested in learning more about the SHE counts board and how we help women and girls in the county? Join us on Aug. 10 at 5:30pm at the Periodic Table for an Open House.
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/
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! [...]
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 jennifer@ahrensfamilyfoundation.org [...]
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.../
