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Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation and Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership and Community Impact
May 19, 2026 The Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation (CDAF) and the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) are proud to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of their transformative partnership through the Community Support Services (CSS) program — a collaborative model that has strengthened nonprofits, expanded charitable giving, and helped deliver lasting community impact throughout Poweshiek County. Launched in 2006, the
Kick Off We GIVE 2025 Campaign to Support Local Communities and Programs
October 27, 2025 The Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) and the Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation (CDAF) are excited to announce the kickoff of the annual We GIVE 2025 Campaign, a philanthropic initiative designed to address the immediate needs of our neighbors, first responders, veterans, children, and schools in Poweshiek County. This annual campaign connects caring donors with vital
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation and Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation Kick Off We GIVE 2024 Campaign to Support Local Communities
September 27, 2024 The Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) and the Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation (CDAF) are excited to announce the kickoff of the We GIVE 2024 Campaign, a philanthropic initiative designed to address the immediate needs of our neighbors, first responders, veterans, children, and schools. This annual campaign connects caring donors with vital causes, reinforcing our commitment
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation Announces 2024 Poweshiek County Alliance Grant Awards
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation is pleased to announce the 2024 Poweshiek County Alliance (PCA) grant recipients. A total of $192,386 will be distributed to support 33 projects across the county benefitting residents of Brooklyn, Deep River, Grinnell, Hartwick, Malcom, Montezuma, Searsboro, and other rural areas. PCA grants are available annually to nonprofits and public entities serving residents of Poweshiek County.
Build a Better Grinnell 2030 Community Visioning Project kicks off
November 10, 2022 The Build a Better Grinnell 2030 Community Visioning Project is kicking-off and is seeking broad community input. The Visioning Project is an effort to assess Grinnell’s strengths, community needs, and priorities. The project will use a collaborative approach focusing on community input and engagement to identify and initiate quality-of-life improvements for people who live and work in
Upcoming events! Grab a printable version here: Contact Amy with RSVPs, que…
[ad_1] Upcoming events! Grab a printable version here:http://poweshiekcounty.org/conservation/files/2021/04/April-and-May-Calendar.pdf Contact Amy with RSVPs, questions, or suggestions! [ad_2] Source
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation – We Grow Community Through Giving
[ad_1] The Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation assists donors in efficiently and effectively supporting non-profit organizations that make life better for people in Poweshiek County. Check out how we are growing community through giving at www.greaterpcf.org. Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation – We Grow Community Through Giving When you give to a cause through Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation, your gift joins that
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. GPCF supports many programs that are d…
[ad_1] April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. GPCF supports many programs that are dedicated to the success of children from birth through high school graduation. We encourage everyone to take an active role in seeing, valuing, supporting, and protecting every child. Because protecting children really is everyone’s business. [ad_2] Source
Happy International Women’s Day! To celebrate this year, the three organiza…
[ad_1] Happy International Women’s Day! To celebrate this year, the three organizations at the heart of our local International Women’s Day celebration will be recognizing three women from our community that embody and live out the mission of our organizations. SHE Counts is honoring Emily Moore for her volunteer efforts with our Math Club, as well as her work
GEP 2021 Summer Learning Corps Positions Now Available!
[ad_1] Consider an AmeriCorps position for summer 2021! GEP 2021 Summer Learning Corps Positions Now Available! [ad_2] Source
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