May 5, 2020 Needing a unique way to recognize the "Moms" in your life this weekend? SHE Counts is wrapping up its personal care drive on Mother's Day and would love to help you give the best gift ever - the gift of supporting area women in need. SHE Counts has been collecting donations [...]
May 3, 2019 Thank you Girl Scout Troop 00882 for the generous donation of $300 from your “Give Back” project. Thank you for choosing Tiger Packs! What an amazing group of girls! (Pictured: Troop 00882 with Tiger Pack representatives-Nicole Brua Behrens and Shannon Fitzgerald)
April 15, 2020 In extraordinary times like these, even the organizations who help those in need may need some form of assistance. A group of local partner organizations has created the Nonprofit Emergency Relief Fund (NERF) to support local nonprofits that may be experiencing limited resources and unexpected demands due to the COVID-19 crisis. [...]
April 15, 2020 The Grinnell Food Coalition, which formed in March to address pandemic-related food insecurity needs in the local community, has created a grocery voucher system with local grocers, as well as a resource guide listing local and state food assistance programs, mental health and wellness services, and financial stability resources. The coalition, [...]
April 13, 2020 Dr. J.R. Paulson gives great advice on how to survive and thrive while being quarantined. Give it a listen! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcSOEuv200U&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2ptt3lBNQ5i9AICD8Fs31Y5qEX0dEfg3bPXI_Q2HZ4LDVLVOPddNkPT_U
April 10, 2020 The Personal Care drive items that Grinnell Mutual collected in conjunction with International Women's Day during the months of February/March are being distributed today. Half going to MICA and CIS. Thank you for all your efforts! We are able to make an immediate impact now!
April 6, 2020 In order to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and support community efforts to promote social distancing and self-isolation, all public outdoor facilities located at Ahrens Park are now closed except for the walking paths. In addition, the administrative offices of the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation and Greater Poweshiek [...]
April 1, 2020 The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is deploying a comprehensive approach to address food insecurity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, known as WIC, will continue for all current, and new or returning WIC participants. IDPH submitted and received approval of [...]
March 26, 2020 The deadline for our S.H.E. Counts First Gen Scholarship has been extended to April 15th. This application will also be available on the school/counselor’s website for students to apply!
March 23, 2020 In order to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and support community efforts to promote social distancing and self-isolation, the administrative offices of the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation and Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation have closed to the public through April 10th (same period as the Grinnell school district closure). [...]
