In 2021, the Community Foundation received $125,000 from Grow Greene County, bringing the cumulative total to $872,565 received since 2015.
A total of 17 local projects were funded either fully or partially by the Greene County Community Foundation this year, which puts the non-profit organization over $1.7 million in total charitable giving to projects since its inception in 2005.
Safety measures including cinder safety track around the perimeter of outfield and refurbishing the grandstands/bleachers.
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Jefferson Matters Main Street & Chamber purchased a bronze plaque to honor Justice Gates Albert, the first Greene County native named to the Iowa Supreme Court.
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The Historical Society replaced an overhead door at the museum.
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The Greene County Historical Society installed a plaque describing the history of Squirrel Hollow Park located SE of Jefferson. The park dates back to 1933 and it was the 2nd county park constructed in the state of Iowa.
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The Bridge Home provides Greene County residents experiencing homelessness with a motel room and assistance in finding housing.
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Update of the west garden with 115 new plants including boxwoods and rose bushes with mulching.
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Heart of Iowa/Habitat for Humanity assisted homeowners in repairs for a home in Grand Junction and 2 in Rippey.
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Distribute nearly 30,000 pounds of food to various Greene County entities including schools and Greene County Christian Action Resource Center.
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Equipment to assist with a social media marketing program utilizing Greene County High School students as interns.
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Developed a 1/2 mile walking trail on the east edge of Paton
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An 86 inch interactive touchscreen/smart TV was installed in the Extension meeting room.
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A new concrete slab was installed for the Churdan Public Library and Community Center.
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Kiwanis Club of Jefferson brought the trailhead garden back to life with perennial plantings.
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Development of an 18-hole disc golf course at Daubendiek Park.
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Adult non-fiction update replacing more than 100 books.
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