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S.H.E. COUNTS
The mission of the S.H.E. Counts program is to support, help, and empower women and girls in Poweshiek County. Created in 2013, S.H.E. Counts has helped hundreds of individuals.
S.H.E. Counts is headed by a diverse group of women within the county who are committed to helping move women and girls towards self-reliance. Your donation will help to support under-funded programs and efforts.
Specific Goals of S.H.E. Counts includes:
1. Annually support a local graduating female senior with a scholarship for post-secondary education
2. Annually support and promote awareness for International Women’s Day on March 8th
3. Support 4th and 5th grade girls with after school educational math programming
4. Provide financial educational opportunities for women in our county
5. Host high school luncheons for future first generation girls attending college
This program relies on volunteers to support and sustain their efforts, please click the button below to sign up today.
Who says math isn't a girl's game? 🧠✨
Our SHE Counts Math Club is breaking stereotypes and building serious confidence for girls in 3rd through 5th grade! By making math fun, collaborative, and accessible, we’re helping young minds realize they are fully capable of thriving in STEM fields.
Empowering girls starts early. Your donations help us fund supplies, curriculum, and more that keep this club free and accessible to local families.
Invest in her future today—because a girl who is confident in math today is a leader in STEM tomorrow.
👉 Support the Math Club and empower a young mind: ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/s-h-e-counts/
No one should have to miss school or work simply because they lack access to basic period products. Through SHE Counts, we are working year-round to end period poverty right here in Poweshiek County.
Thanks to our amazing community, we supply free period products to students and families at:
• Grinnell High School & Middle School
• Montezuma Schools & Library
• BGM Schools
• MICA Food Pantry
• Drake Library Food Cupboard
But keeping these shelves stocked all year takes a village. When you donate to SHE Counts, 100% of your gift goes directly toward purchasing these essential items for neighbors who need them most.
Let’s keep supporting and empowering our local girls and women together.
👉 Donate today to keep our pantries and schools stocked: ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/s-h-e-counts/
🎓 Supporting the next generation of leaders
SHE Counts is proud to offer a 1st Generation Scholarship to a graduating female student from Grinnell High School who will be the first in her family to attend a college or trade school.
This scholarship helps remove barriers and open doors—because every young woman deserves the opportunity to pursue her dreams. 💜
📍 Watch for the award winner on Scholarship night
#SheCounts #FirstGenScholarship #EmpowerHer
📸✨ Math Club in action!
From problem-solving to hands-on activities, SHE Counts Math Club has been full of energy, curiosity, and growth this year.
These 4th and 5th grade girls built confidence, teamwork skills, and a love for learning—one activity at a time. 💡➗
👏 Thank you to our volunteers and students for making Math Club such a success!
#SheCounts #MathClub #GirlsInSTEM #grinnellcommunity
💜 Your support makes it all possible
SHE Counts programs continue all year long, creating meaningful impact for women and girls in our community through:
• Period product drives and distribution
• 1st Generation Scholarships
• Math Club for 4th & 5th grade girls
Every donation helps us continue this important work in Poweshiek County.
👉 Consider giving today:
ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/s-h-e-counts
Together, we are building confidence, opportunity, and support.
#SHECounts #GiveLocal #SupportWomen #CommunityImpact
📣 Another shoutout to the Grinnell, Brooklyn and Montezuma communities. You came through and donated over 4,500 period products for the month of March!
Donations will be shared amongst area organizations: GHS, GMS, Drake Library, MICA, Montezuma library, BGM schools.
Reach out to SHE Counts if your group serves those in need of period product! We would be happy to connect.
#SheCounts #periodproductdrive #poweshiekcounty