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1 02, 2021

Time to Eat!

2021-02-01T23:59:39-06:00February 1st, 2021|Grinnell Food Coalition|

February 1, 2021 The Grinnell Food Coalition is pleased to introduce Time to Eat!, a no-cost, farmer to family program designed to provide regionally-sourced food to families during the pandemic. On February 11, residents of Grinnell and surrounding communities are invited to pick up a free box of food at Bayer, located at 2021 6th [...]

1 02, 2021

Grinnell Take Away Hunger Dispersing All Funds

2021-02-01T23:42:32-06:00February 1st, 2021|Foundation News|

February 1, 2021  After 15 years of mobilizing community members to feed the hungry the Grinnell Take Away Hunger (GTAH) organization will no longer sponsor packing events. This decision was made by the GTAH board members in large part because of the challenges and uncertainty caused by COVID restrictions.  “The organization will be put on [...]

29 01, 2021

Gifting Grinnell Virtual Auction to Stimulate Business, Benefit Local Nonprofit Programs

2021-02-02T19:54:19-06:00January 29th, 2021|Foundation News|

January 29, 2021 Gifting Grinnell, a virtual auction intended to stimulate business activity and benefit nonprofit programs, is in the final planning stages by six area organizations that have partnered throughout the past year to ease the pandemic’s local burden. At the end of 2020, the City of Grinnell, Grinnell Mutual and Grinnell College [...]

28 01, 2021

Meet Jane Penyich

2021-02-18T13:18:54-06:00January 28th, 2021|She Counts|

January 28, 2021 It's time to meet the faces behind SHE Counts! Over the next few months, we will be showcasing our board members so you all can learn a little bit about the wonderful women who make SHE Counts what it is! • Name: Jane Penyich • Tell us a little bit about [...]

28 01, 2021

2021-02-01T22:38:39-06:00January 28th, 2021|Strong Foundation|

January 28, 2021 The STRONG Foundation is providing the financial means and resources for struggling marriages to receive necessary counseling. We encourage anyone interested in learning more about the STRONG counseling network to reach out to any of the Grinnell pastors. Pastors in the Grinnell Ministerial Association may make referrals to certified counselors for those [...]

28 01, 2021

Ice Rink Is Open Today!

2021-04-23T11:35:56-06:00January 28th, 2021|Ahrens Park Foundation|

January 28, 2021 Whooo hoooo!!! Be safe and have fun on the ice everyone! We ask to please “Leave It Better Than You Found It” when you leave. Grinnell Recreation January 28 at 1:52 PM  · The green sign is up and the Grinnell Community Ice Rink is officially open!!! Thank you all for patiently waiting as we [...]

28 01, 2021

Thanks to Grinnell Mutual!

2021-02-01T22:35:12-06:00January 28th, 2021|She Counts|

January 31, 2021 Thank you, Grinnell Mutual! Grinnell Mutual January 27 at 3:00 PM  · To celebrate the season of giving, Grinnell Mutual randomly selected 12 employees to choose a non-profit organization to receive a donation from the company. Our employees chose the following organizations: Grinnell Small Business Relief Fund Mid-Iowa Community Action - MICA National Multiple Sclerosis Society [...]

26 01, 2021

2021-02-01T23:01:24-06:00January 26th, 2021|Ahrens Park Foundation|

January 26, 2021 The Ice Rink will be closed the rest of today. We have the snow cleared but snow acts as an insulator and have standing water. With a re-freeze and some resurfacing to smooth out the bumps we should have it open soon!

22 01, 2021

The Racial Equity Fund Awards First Grant

2021-01-22T16:36:22-06:00January 22nd, 2021|Foundation News|

January 22, 2021 The Racial Equity Fund, established in December 2020, announces its first grant in the amount of $6,500 to the Grinnell-Newburg School District’s Re-Imagining Diversity Equity and Inclusion in Grinnell (REDI) Committee. The REDI Committee will use the grant award to perform a curriculum review and audit. Dr. Janet Stutz, Grinnell-Newburg Community [...]

21 01, 2021

Please contact to refer an individual in need: Susan Hiner 520 4th Avenue Gri…

2021-01-21T23:29:05-06:00January 21st, 2021|Poweshiek Housing Assistance Fund|

[ad_1] Please contact to refer an individual in need: Susan Hiner 520 4th Avenue Grinnell, Iowa 50112 PH: 641-236-2611 Office Hours: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, Mon-Thurs **By Appointment Only due to COVID-19, no public access to the building Poweshiek Housing assistance fund dollars are now available for Poweshiek County residents. The Poweshiek Housing Assistance Fund [...]

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