Stories of Impact

Waterloo Nonprofit Uses Basics to Empower Youth

Back 2 Basics is a Waterloo-based nonprofit making significant strides in youth empowerment through its multifaceted approach to prevention and intervention. Designed for students aged 9 to 13, the program targets those showing early signs...

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Grantmaking in Action Affiliate Grantee Spotlight: Estherville National Guard
As the Estherville National Guard serves local communities, the state of Iowa, and our country through active duty and deployment, a group of volunteers ensures the Soldiers and their families are well supported. Judi Graff,...
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Grantmaking in Action Affiliate Grantee Spotlight: City of Williamsburg
After a strong storm rolled through the area a couple of years ago causing significant tree damage, the City of Williamsburg found that access to resources to assist with the clean-up was difficult. In partnership...
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Community Leadership Women Supporting Women Leads to Local Change
By Laurie Everhardt, Director of DevelopmentDuring March, the spotlight on women, our achievements, and unfortunately gender inequality in society, is in full force. Even with recent increased attention, disparities continue nationally and locally. Here in Black Hawk County, women...
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Grantmaking in Action Grantmaking Snapshot: Home Delivered Meals Program
Grant Organization: Northeast Iowa Area Agency on AgingProject: Winneshiek County Congregate Home Delivered Meals ProgramIndividuals age 60 and older are able to receive nutritious meals in Winneshiek County through the Northeast Iowa Area Agency on...
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Grantmaking in Action Grantmaking Snapshot: Otter Creek Lake Restoration
Grant Organization: Tama County Conservation BoardProject: Otter Creek Lake Restoration - Phase 1The Tama County Conservation Board is in the midst of a three-phase project to improve water quality, wildlife habitat, and availability of outdoor...
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Grantmaking in Action Grantmaking Snapshot: Messiah's Food Pantry
Grant Organization: Jordan RiverProject: Messiah’s Food PantryWhen Messiah’s Food Pantry saw an increase in food insecurity this past year but were not able to open due to COVID-19, they shifted their operations to get food...
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Resources IRA Charitable Rollover for Good
You’ve worked hard and planned for your future. Now, you’re ready to enjoy the next stage of your life but want to keep supporting the causes important to you and make a difference in your...
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Scholarships Life of Learning and Service Honored Through New Scholarship Fund
Ellen Bengtson excelled at life. At the young age of 28 years old, she had achieved academically, professionally, and musically. Her life had brought her to Charles City, where she was a Rotary Club member...
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Resources Utilizing a Donor Advised Fund to Create Community Impact
You care for your community. It’s home. Maybe you’ve raised a family here or grown your career. It’s where you spend time with family and friends. Now you want to give back to the place...
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