October 17, 2025 "The Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation and Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation do so much for the Grinnell community that sometimes it’s hard to keep it all straight. Julie Gosselink, Nicole Brua-Behrens, and Allison Maurer joined us this week to share updates about their current initiatives and their We Give campaign." - [...]
October 16, 2025 From pantries to meal programs, so many partners are working hard to ensure no one in our community goes hungry. GFC serves as a connector, bringing these organizations (and caring community members!) together to support food access for all. GFC awarded Harvest Grants in 2025 to three local organizations—funding projects that keep [...]
October 15, 2025 Join S.H.E. Counts on Tuesday, November 5 at 7 PM for a fun-filled Trivia Night at Grinnell Craft Brewhouse! Grab your friends, form a team, and test your knowledge while supporting a great cause. A portion of drink sales that night will benefit S.H.E. Counts initiatives, including our 1st Gen Scholarship—helping [...]
October 10, 2025 Join us on Wednesday, October 22nd fat 10:30 AM for the Bucket Course at Drake Community Library! Our President and CEO, Julie Gosselink, will be presenting on how we can all work together to build a stronger community. If you're passionate about making a difference, we’d love to have you be part [...]
October 8, 2025 It’s We Give Month at the Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation — we’re celebrating the power of community giving by supporting programs that make a real impact right here in Grinnell. When you give to Tiger Packs, you’re helping provide weekend food bags for over 250 PreK–8th grade students and [...]
October 5, 2025 As the growing season winds down, it’s time to prepare your garden for winter. Here are a few simple tips: Remove old plants to prevent pests and disease. Add compost or mulch to enrich your soil. Cover bare soil with leaves, straw, or mulch to protect it. A little work now [...]
October 3, 2025 Thanks to donor support, 3rd–5th graders experienced the POWER Kids Mini Farmers Market! Students “shopped” for fresh produce, baked goods, honey, and more—learning the joy of choosing healthy foods while connecting with local vendors. Your gift powers POWER Kids—thank you for making wellness possible! Together, we’re helping kids build lifelong healthy habits. [...]
October 2, 2025 Mornings With Sarah And Joe announced: "Big thanks to Julie Gosselink from the Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation and Nicole Brua-Behrens from the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation for joining us live this morning!" Catch the interview at www.myiowainfo.com to hear about how the We GIVE for Poweshiek County campaign is lifting up [...]
October 1, 2025 Today we participated in the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative Walk at Ahrens Park alongside staff from the Ahrens Park Foundation and the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation. This is the 15th year for the annual walk and Ahrens Park was a registered host site for Poweshiek County. What a beautiful October day! [...]
September 28, 2025 Thank you to all who came out to the Kites Over Grinnell event at Ahrens Park! It was a beautiful day and a perfect day for flying kites.
