The Hawarden Community Foundation recently awarded more than $94,000 in grants to local projects during a presentation on June 3.
The largest grant awarded was $25,040 to the Hawarden Senior Center for a roof project. The Hawarden Fire & Ambulance Association received $17,000 for a powered stair chair. The city of Hawarden received $17,215 for improvements to the French Park basketball court and $14,914 for renovations to the Leo Anderson Baseball/Softball Complex.
Other grants included $11,000 to Wee Care for a fire panel project, $4,500 to the Hawarden Chamber of Commerce for downtown beautification flowerpots, $4,000 to the Hawarden Historical Society for the Calliope Post Office project, and $1,100 to the city of Hawarden for a freezer to support community dinners.
The Hawarden Community Foundation has provided nearly $1.5 million in grants since the inception of the endowment in 1988. The Hawarden Community Foundation now serves as a vehicle to receive gifts from individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to establish endowment funds that will provide grant awards for years to come. The grants are awarded to projects that strengthen local organizations, enhance public spaces, and improve services for residents.
