Grantmaking in Action
Community Vision Amid Devastation
Devastation struck the City of Joice overnight in September of 2018 when a fire destroyed the building that housed city hall, the library, and the community center after just completing two years of renovations. “We...
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Grantmaking in Action
People Focused Care
Lutheran Services in Iowa’s (LSI) roots run deep and wide in Iowa. The statewide human service organization has been providing compassionate care for over a century and a half. Today, its nearly 1,000 staff provide...
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Grantmaking in Action
Fighting Back Against Parkinson's Disease
Jana Mentzer’s mother received the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease at the young age of 36. Her struggles are never far from Jana’s mind as she now helps others in north Iowa diagnosed with the disease...
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