Change Happens Foundation Grant

Change Happens Foundation Grant is sponsored by Change Happens Foundation. Focuses on education projects that prepare students for bright and rewarding futures, including building classrooms, STEM learning centers, and outdoor adventures for disadvantaged students.

Change Happens Foundation Keeping the Tap On: Why We Support the Izaak Walton League's Nitrate Watch It is hard to name anything more basic than safe water from the tap. Yet this week, across central Iowa, families were once again told to cut back on their water use just to keep the system running. Central Iowa Water Works issued a Stage II alert, asking the 600,000 people it serves to reduce lawn watering by half.

The reason is nitrate. Levels in the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers, the region's two main sources, have climbed so high that the treatment plants are running at c The Pollution Coming Out of Your Dryer: Why We Support the 5 Gyres Institute Most of us picture plastic pollution as a bottle on a beach or a bag drifting in the surf. The truth is stranger and far closer to home.

Some of the most pervasive plastic in our environment is flowing out of the vent on the back of the clothes dryer. The Problem We Cannot See Synthetic clothing sheds tiny plastic threads called microfibers every time it is washed and dried. For years the conversation focused on washing machines and wastewater.

Then researchers at the 5 Gyres When Care Is Denied: Why We Stand With Planned Parenthood North Central States There is a phrase we keep coming back to at CHF. Fighting the good fight, again. Few of our partners embody it more fully right now than Planned Parenthood North Central States.

The Care at Stake PPNCS serves more than 93,000 patients a year across a five state region that includes Iowa, where our foundation has its deepest roots. The care it provides is the ordinary, essential kind that keeps people healthy. Birth control.

Cancer screenings. Testing and treatment for infecti The Change Happens Foundation is dedicated to forging a brighter future where innovation aligns with the pillars of environmental stewardship, education, and human services. We strategically invest in initiatives that catalyze systemic and sustainable solutions to environmental challenges, aiming to ignite a ripple effect of change for a healthier, more resilient world.

In the realm of education, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, empowering women and underrepresented communities by dismantling barriers and cultivating opportunities that fuel aspirations and transformative change. Our human services focus addresses nutrition and support, combatting food insecurity and enhancing community health through strategic funding that empowers and nurtures long-term well-being.

Each initiative is a step toward a legacy that values courage, collaboration, and impactful change, ensuring a thriving planet and equitable society for future generations. Fostering a future where innovation intersects with environmental stewardship, we are committed to strategically investing in forward-thinking programs that catalyze systemic and sustainable solutions.

Our dedication lies in addressing and overcoming the critical environmental challenges that confront our planet. Through these targeted investments, we aim not just to contribute, but to set in motion a ripple effect of change, driving progress towards a healthier, more resilient, and greener world for generations to come.

At the heart of our mission is a steadfast commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a strong focus on early education and STEM learning. We are dedicated to empowering women and underrepresented communities, breaking down barriers to education and access in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics from the earliest stages of learning.

By fostering opportunities that ignite curiosity, fuel aspirations, and open doors, we are laying the groundwork for lifelong learning and innovation. Our investment in these communities is an investment in a future where transformative change is not only envisioned but realized, shaping a society that celebrates diversity, practices equity, and embraces inclusion at every level.

Our approach to combatting food insecurity and bolstering community health is rooted in thoughtful and strategic funding initiatives that delve deep into the underlying causes of these pervasive issues. We are unwavering in our commitment to support and scale up programs that do more than just provide – they empower.

By ensuring access to wholesome, nutritious food and comprehensive healthcare services, we are actively bridging gaps for those in dire need. Our mission transcends mere assistance; it's about nurturing a robust infrastructure that fosters long-term resilience and well-being, affirming our belief that everyone deserves the fundamental right to health and nutrition.