Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine

Muscatine and Louisa County high school seniors may now apply for over $850,000 in local scholarships! High school scholarship applications are being accepted through March 7, 2025. Over 200 scholarships are awarded in varying amounts, from $200 one-time awards up to $20,000 four-year awards. Scholarships are also available for a variety of post-secondary options including bachelor's or associate degrees, certificate programs, and trade training. The Muscatine Community College scholarship application is also open now through March 31, 2025, on the Community Foundation's scholarship application portal. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gHeeWDmv

Thank you Quad Cities Regional Business Journal for participating and covering the Muscatine Community Summit. #Collaborate Muscatine

We've gathered audience questions from the Community Conversation about Mental Health with Dr. Jim Yong Kim and the answers from panelists to share with everyone! Another huge thank you to our panelists for sharing their expertise and insights. We also appreciate the thoughtful and meaningful questions from the audience. Check out the Q&A highlights here: https://lnkd.in/gv27VjeS Let's keep the conversation going and continue working together to break the stigma around mental health.

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.

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.

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

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

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

🌟 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!

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