12/07/2024
Jones County nonprofits awarded over $109,000
The Jones County Community Foundation recently celebrated 17 local nonprofits and charitable organizations, awarding them $109,636.50 from its annual grant cycle during an event at Citizens State Bank Youth Development Center in Monticello.
The annual event celebrated donors, fundholders and partners whose support has helped ignite generosity across the community. The grants awarded will help tackle critical issues, including youth needs, technology upgrades and emergency response.
“We are always excited to award grants in support of Jones County nonprofits,” says Sheila Tjaden. “These organizations make our communities great places to live.” Tjaden is the Director of Affiliate Foundations for the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, which hosts the Jones County Community Foundation.
This year’s grant recipients and the projects they received funding for are:
Anamosa Chamber of Commerce for Pumpkinfest and Ryan Norlin Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off Upgrades
Animal Welfare Friends for Lifesaving & Community Resource Growing Kennel Expansion
Jones County Conservation for Fremont Mill historic bridge rehabilitation - Phase 2
City of Anamosa for racquetball room transformation
Twin Rivers Pheasants Forever for drone and land-based video production and photography
Friends of Olin Emergency Services for business meeting room project
Anamosa Area Ambulance Service for sapphire intravenous pumps
Anamosa Community School District - Strawberry Hill Elementary for media center improvement project
City of Wyoming for banners and benches
Cascade Enhancement Committee for Cascade area pickleball courts
Monticello Fire Department for critical communications coordination
Tanager for school-based therapy in Monticello
Friends of Monticello Parks & Recreation for Monticello bike park
Anamosa Firefighters Association for radio and other lifesaving equipment
Wyoming Fair Association, Inc. for enclosed pavilion (Floral Hall) renovation, horse entry building and underground electrical
Riverview Center, Inc. for Jones County crisis response toolkit
Families Helping Families of Iowa for supporting children in foster care in Jones County
The Jones County Community Foundation offers many opportunities to improve quality of life by addressing an array of local issues. To learn more about how you can establish a fund or make a gift that impacts your community, contact Executive Director Sheila Tjaden at 563-588-2700 or visit dbqfoundation.org/jccf.
