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[ad_1] Next in our Spirit of Giving recognition during October, we recognize Tom and Dianne Latimer. In addition to being respected business leaders in the community, Tom and Diane lead through philanthropy. They have been generous contributors to campaigns for projects such as Drake Community Library, the Grinnell Mutual Aquatic Center, Grinnell Area Mental Health Consortium JPK Fund, the GHS

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[ad_1] Thank you for your partnership. Grinnell Education Partnership Recognized for Supporting Early School Success | Grinnell College The national Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (CGLR) recognized the Grinnell Education Partnership with Pacesetter Community Honors for its work in 2019 to support early school success and improve school attendance. [ad_2] Source

[ad_1] In October, GPCF celebrates the GIVERS in our county. Next up we recognize Three Sisters Fabrics in Montezuma. Joan Ahrens and Marg McVay combined their sewing expertise, business connections, and concern for the health and welfare of the community to provide much-needed PPE for health workers early in the pandemic. By sourcing scarce materials, coaching seasoned and rookie sewing

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[ad_1] In October, GPCF celebrates the GIVERS in our community! Our first Spirit of Giving awardee is Elizabeth Hansen. Liz was nominated for this honor for her lifetime of mentorship for students, thespians, and fellow educators. Among her many gifts to our community, Liz has had a profound influence on theatre and the arts and created opportunities for students to

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[ad_1] One more day to honor someone special! Now Seeking Spirit of Giving Award Nominations [ad_2] Source

[ad_1] October kicks off the Annual We Give Campaign! We have partnered with the Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation/ Ahrens Park Foundation to help you find the fund or project that best matches your giving interest or create a fund that is meaningful to you. Please click on the links below to view our Catalog of Giving. GPCF:https://greaterpcf.org/…/2…/09/GPCF_We_Give_brochure_web.pdf CDAF:

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[ad_1] Grinnell College and the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation establish Racial Equity Fund October 12, 2020 In an effort to advance anti-racism locally, Grinnell College and the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation have established a Racial Equity Fund. Grinnell College will donate $25,000 and the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation will donate $5,000 to establish this

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[ad_1] The Dr. Kevin W. Sterk Elementary Student Needs Fund [ad_2] Source

[ad_1] Local Foundations Launch Annual Campaign to Build Community October 5, 2020 Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) and the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation (CDAF) announce the launch of the joint annual fundraising campaign titled “We Give.” Since 2011, October has been the focus of an annual giving campaign for the GPCF, historically called … [ad_2] Source

[ad_1] 7 minute video explaining the plan and purpose for the Grinnell Veterans Memorial Building. [fb_vid id=”photo_id”:”757864578123348″”][fb_vid id=”757864578123348″] [ad_2] Source