Tag: October

29
Oct

October is nearly over but we're still recognizing our Spirit of Giving awa…

[ad_1] October is nearly over but we're still recognizing our Spirit of Giving award winners. Today we honor siblings Michael and Elizabeth DeJong for their ingenuity, volunteerism, and concern for their community. In March and April, Michael and Elizabeth realized that caregivers in Montezuma and beyond were struggling to safely serve their communities due to a lack of PPE. Using

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22
Oct

Next in our Spirit of Giving recognition during October, we recognize Tom and Di…

[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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20
Oct

In October, GPCF celebrates the GIVERS in our county. Next up we recognize Thre…

[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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18
Oct

In October, GPCF celebrates the GIVERS in our community! Our first Spirit of Gi…

[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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15
Oct

October kicks off the Annual We Give Campaign! We have partnered with the Claude…

[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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