(Atlantic) The Cass County Community Foundation awarded $36,600 to Cass County nonprofit organizations and community projects during its Fall 2022 Grant Cycle.
Including these most recent grants, the Cass County Community Foundation has distributed more than $2.6 million in grants and scholarships over the past 24
years.
The following organizations are Fall 2022 Grant Recipients:
Anita Public Library Obituary Card File Cabinets $ 1,000
Anita Town & Country Project Organization $ 600
Anita Volunteer Fire Association Laerdal Compact Suction Unit $ 1,175
Atlantic Public Library Exterior Security Camera $ 1,000
Cass County Historical Museum Replacement of HVAC System in Museum $ 3,500
City of Griswold City Park Revitalization $ 2,000
Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa Girl Scout Tree Promise – Cass County $ 500
Griswold Fire Department Ventilation Chainsaw $ 1,610
Griswold Rescue Portable Suction Unit $ 1,060
Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) Career Pathways for Underserved Youth $ 2,555
Kiwanis Club of Atlantic Books for Kindergartners and Newborns $ 500
LC Clinic Lactation Consultation Equipment and Supplies $ 1,000
Lewis Public Library Tween/Teen Makerspace $ 1,000
Massena Historical Society Interior Improvements $ 2,600
Massena Public Library Community Room Update $ 1,000
Noble Initiative Foundation Concrete Work $ 7,000
The 309 Club, Inc. Parking Lot Improvements $ 1,000
Trivium Life Services Fresh Start Fund $ 1,500
Wesley Retirement Services, Inc. Heritage House Audio/Visual Enhancement $ 5,000
West Central Community Action Emergency Clothing Room Equipment $ 1,000
All grantees met the criteria as Cass County nonprofit agencies or organizations with charitable missions supporting community needs in the areas of civic engagement, culture, health, education, and social services.
The Cass County Community Foundation works with individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to create permanent and expendable funds that address changing, vital community needs and interests.
Cass County Community Foundation Advisory Board Members pictured include (front row from left to right): Kristi Burg, Chair; Gaylord Schelling, Vice Chair; Stacey Goodman, Foundation Director; Sandy Bierbaum; (back row from left to right) Mike Tibken; Justin D. Hockenberry; and Sue Hunt, Secretary/Treasurer.
