The United Way of Grinnell partners with organizations that are committed to providing a better quality of life for our community. We prioritize funding for organizations that focus on improving education (E), health (H),  and financial security (F). 

Grinnell Community Early Learning Center  (E, H, F)

Grinnell Community Early Learning Center is a preschool and childcare center serving kids 6 weeks of age to 4th grade. They provide a safe, supportive and educational environment for the healthy development of each child.

Grinnell farm to table/Local foods connection (E, H, F)

Increases opportunities to enjoy free, healthy food, connect with local farmers, and expand skills and knowledge of cooking and nutrition.

Grinnell Ministerial Association (F)

Provides for lodging, food, gas, and other needs for people in Grinnell.

  • Office: (641) 236-6059

LINK Grinnell (E, F)

LINK Grinnell supports the long-term and ongoing efforts for childcare and youth development in the Grinnell Community by offering after-school and summer programming, and one to one mentoring (formerly offered by Big Brothers Big Sisters in Grinnell).

Mid-Iowa Community Action (E, H, F)

Mid-Iowa Community Action, Inc. (MICA) is a private, nonprofit organization serving children and families in central Iowa affected by the conditions of poverty. MICA provides Head Start Preschool, health, family development and housing services as well as community enrichment programs.

Poweshiek county dental coalition (H, F)

Through free dental clinic days, a voucher program, and social support we increase access to local dental care for under-served children in the community. PCDC also helps families get dental care for their children out of town when necessary.

Poweshiek Housing funD (F)

Established in 2020 by the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation in response to the growing concerns of homelessness in Poweshiek County. The Poweshiek Housing Fund provides assistance to those who are on the verge of homelessness and/or housing insecure

Read 2 lead (E)

Read 2 Lead is an early literacy focused 501(c)3 located in Poweshiek County, Iowa that brings Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to EVERY child in Grinnell (& other Poweshiek County communities) between the ages of newborn to 5 years old! In addition, R2L unites the community around early childhood literacy through their other programs including Raising-A-Reader, Books for MICA and Kindergarten Kickoff.

Help create positive change in Grinnell, Iowa!