July 12, 2021 Nominations are open for the 2021 “Leave It Better Than You Found It” awards from the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation. All Grinnell area nonprofit, social, civic, fraternal, and community groups making a difference in the local community are eligible to be nominated by the August 1 deadline. The 2021 “Leave [...]
July 12, 2021 Be sure to check out the area Giving Gardens this week. At Ahrens Garden- I spy green beans, green peppers, green zucchini, and a pretty purple pepper! Find the map to all gardens here: https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/giving-gardens/
June 29, 2021 Research shows that participating in music study benefits both brain structure and brain function! The Vosburg Music Fund can help with funding assistance for music lessons!
June 29, 2021 We can help with funding assistance for marriage counseling!
June 25, 2021 Looking for some free fresh veggies? Check out the Giving Gardens this weekend. Pick some peas or basil at Marvin Garden. Add some zucchini or yellow squash from Summer St. Garden and head over to Ahrens Park garden for more zucchini or kohlrabi. All free! A map to the gardens can be [...]
June 24, 2021 Yesterday, along with our community partners, the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce officially submitted a video to the #IowansUnite Community Pride Video Contest to win a mural for Grinnell! You heard it -- a free mural for the video with the most votes! Over the past year we have seen our community, [...]
Friday, June 11, 2021 The Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation has partnered with local non-profit Imagine Grinnell and the 1000 Trees project to offer a two-year, $20,000 challenge grant to replace trees throughout Grinnell that were lost to the 2020 Derecho. The grant will match dollar-for-dollar donations received from supporters in 2021 and 2022. Financial [...]
June 9, 2021 Meet our newest hire, Jennifer Cogley! Jennifer is the director of partner programs for the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation, a brand new position for the Foundation. Jennifer will have oversight of all CDAF partner programs and will work closely, supporting and collaborating, with partner committees. She will also have [...]
May 17, 2021 It’s OK to get help with mental illness — life can get better. Let’s end mental illness stigma and support those who are seeking treatment. Learn more: https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/jpk-grinnell-mental.../ MakeItOK.org/Iowa #MakeItOK
May 9, 2021 The final round of "Time to Eat", our free food box program is Thursday, May 13. Starting at 4pm for the public. Located at 2021 6th Ave.
