There's action in the Arbor Commons neighborhood today! Walls have been poured in another house using cast-in-place technology. Through the Rural Housing Project, the Community Foundation is prototyping cutting-edge housing methods to compare completion time, cost, and energy efficiency. Building methods are anticipated to decrease cost, increase speed-to-market, extend home lives, and provide extreme weather resistance.
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine
Non-profit Organizations
Muscatine, Iowa 486 followers
Actively working to improve the quality of life in Muscatine County through philanthropy.
About us
The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit that helps you invest in the organizations and causes you care about most. We engage people, leverage resources, and inspire solutions to address the community's biggest challenges. The Community Foundation manages more than 300 charitable funds and endowments with assets of over $60 million. These funds are established by individuals, families, businesses and organizations. Together with donors and community champions, we fulfill our mission to strengthen Muscatine County through philanthropy. Established in 1999, the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine was among the first 100 to be confirmed in compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations. Our programs and services touch hundreds of charities and thousands of Muscatine County residents each year. For a more in-depth look at the programs and services of the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine, please visit our website.
- Website
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www.givinggreater.org
External link for Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Muscatine, Iowa
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1999
Locations
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Primary
215 W Mississippi Dr
Muscatine, Iowa 52761, US
Employees at Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine
Updates
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The City of Muscatine was awarded a Community Human-Powered and Public Transportation Grant! This $2,000 grant will fund the purchase and installation of bicycle racks in the Ignite Vitality: Mulberry project neighborhood. Grant applications are still being accepted! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eEQ_8hwr.
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Join us for the Muscatine Community Summit on December 4! Collaborate Muscatine invites residents, business leaders, and community stakeholders to attend the Community Summit on December 4, 2024, from 8-11 a.m. at The Merrill Hotel. The summit is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. Secure your spot today! Space is limited. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gHNgFFn6
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Students from Louisa-Muscatine Jr. High, Wilton Jr/Sr High School, West Liberty Middle School, and Saints Mary and Mathias Catholic School recently gathered for Amplify Youth, an all day workshop to foster philanthropy and civic engagement among area youth. A highlight of the day was the students' participation in grantmaking. Presentations were given by Aligned Impact Muscatine County, It Takes a Village Animal Rescue & Resources, and Micaela's Hope. After careful consideration, the students voted to award a $2,500 grant to Micaela's Hope, a local organization that supports mental health initiatives. Thank you to the nonprofits and students that participated! The Amplify Youth program reflects a commitment to nurturing future leaders who are invested in the well-being of their communities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d7Au4X5n
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Check out the highlights from the grand opening of the Mulberry Health Clinic! This video includes special moments from an open house for donors and the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible, especially the generous supporters who believe in continued access to quality local health care in Muscatine. The new clinic is owned by the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine, operated by UnityPoint Clinic, and connected to the UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine Hospital. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gTF8EUAi 📹: Cooper Hopkins
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🌟 Exciting Update on the Pocket Park! 🌟 As part of the Ignite Vitality: Mulberry project, a new pocket park will be added to the neighborhood. Students from Jefferson Elementary School recently cast their votes to help us select the perfect color for the new park! 🎨 🌈 We are appreciative of their voices and enthusiasm for this community project. A special thank you to the Rotary Club of Muscatine for their generous financial support, helping to bring this vision to life!
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Happy Halloween from the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine! 👻 Vote for your favorite team costume in the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry Halloween Costume Contest on Facebook: https://lnkd.in/ghfg5awu
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We are proud to share that we have earned re-accreditation with the Community Foundations National Standards, the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence! The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine has been accredited since 2005, being among the first 100 in the nation to achieve this recognition by the Council on Foundations. Learn more: https://shorturl.at/hgajC
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Over a dozen cultural organizations have united as the Muscatine Cultural Alliance. Dedicated to the performing and visual arts, placemaking, and our local history, the organizations will join together to hold the “Cultural Alliance Celebration: Volunteer Recognition & Fundraiser” on Friday, November 15th. The luncheon will take place at the Merrill Hotel Ballroom from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Individual tickets for the event are $55 or a table of 10 can be purchased for $500. Learn more and purchase tickets: https://lnkd.in/gn2ijbwF
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Join us for a celebration of art and identity TONIGHT featuring Ballet Des Moines! Enjoy an evening that includes ballet excerpts, an audience dialogue and live music from Colombian musician Juan Sebastian Ramirez Espinosa. Friday, October 25th 6:00 PM The Merrill Hotel 119 W Mississippi Dr, Muscatine, IA 52761 Free admission, but reservations are requested: https://lnkd.in/gPBzw9aS