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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
This program relies on volunteers to support and sustain their efforts, please click the button below to sign up today.
During International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we look back at the incredible women who paved the way for us. But at SHE Counts, we also look forward.
We believe the best way to honor women's history is to make history by supporting, helping, and empowering the women and girls living right here in Poweshiek County today. Whether it’s providing period dignity, fostering a love for math in young girls, or sending a first-gen student to college, we are actively building a stronger community.
History isn't just something we read about—it’s something we build together every single day. Your donation directly funds these local, life-changing initiatives.
👉 Celebrate women by supporting our future. Donate now: ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/s-h-e-counts/
Going to college is a massive milestone—and for a first-generation student, it’s a path explicitly built from hard work and determination. 🎓
Every year, SHE Counts proudly awards a 1st Generation Scholarship to a graduating female student from Grinnell High School.
By donating to the SHE Counts fund, you are directly investing in the education of a local young woman, helping her break barriers and achieve her dreams.
Let's invest in the leaders of tomorrow.
👉 Contribute to our scholarship fund today: ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/s-h-e-counts/
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