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Community Impact

The continued support from the Winterset Community and from others throughout the country (YES - the COUNTRY!) has allowed these families to give back to a community they love so dearly. Below are some of the ways we've been able to give back since our organization was established.

Hoyt & Sullivan Memorial Playground

MADE A $15,000 CONTRIBUTION TO WINTERSET PARKS & RECREATION TO REPLACE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT

IT IS NOW NAMED THE HOYT & SULLIVAN MEMORIAL PLAYGROUND

2020

Justice Melroy, Winterset

Taylor Schlatter, Winterset

2021

Rachel Manning, Winterset

Josie Orr, Winterset

2022

Jensen Kaldenberg, Winterset
Allison Stolte, Winterset

2023

Alyssa Evans, Winterset
Kara Hohertz, Earlham

Jack Knoll, Interstate 35

AWARDED $1,500 SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS*

2024

Molly Breeding, Winterset
Olivia Spurling, Earlham

Grace Knedler, Interstate 35

2025

Jenna Orr, Winterset

Gracelynn Brown, Winterset
Hannah Frank, Earlham

Michael Upp Interstate 35

*A third scholarship was added to incorporate scholarships for all schools in Madison County beginning 2023.

FUNDED THE LÜ SYSTEM AT THE WINTERSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES.

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MADE A CONTRIBUTION TO KNOX BLOCKS FOUNDATION IN 2021, 2022, 2023, AND 2024 RESULTING IN OVER 36 FAMILIES RECEIVING AN OWLET MONITOR

FUNDED THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF MEMORIAL BENCHES FOR HOYT AND SULLIVAN AT THE WINTERSET AQUATIC CENTER

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 PARTNERED WITH WINTERSET COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TO PLAN, FUND, AND PROVIDE A BOOK TO EACH ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT THROUGH THE SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

MADE A CONTRIBUTION TO CRADLING NEW LIFE IN 2023. THIS IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT AIMS TO HELP FAMILIES WHO HAVE INFANTS IN IOWA HOSPITALS' NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNITS (NICUS) AND THOSE ADDRESSING ANTEPARTUM ISSUES

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ESTABLISHED HOYT'S HANGRY HOUSE AND SULLIVAN'S SNACK SHACK AT WINTERSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN 2023

THE PROGRAM FACILITATES ORGANIZING, ORDERING AND PROVIDING SNACKS FOR TEACHERS TO KEEP IN THEIR CLASSROOMS FOR STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

MADE A CONTRIBUTION TO FI & FRIENDS IN 2023. THIS IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT STRIVES TO CREATE AN OPEN AND INCLUSIVE ENIVONMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AND THEIR FAMILIES

VOLUNTEERED AT THE WINTERSET PARKS & RECREATION'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY .15K EVENT

SPONSORED VARIOUS YOUTH ATHLETICS ACTIVITIES 

Flag Football Team

Co-Ed Tee Ball Team

Rodeo Team

Winterset Huskettes

PARTNERED WITH WINTERSET COMMUNITY SCHOOLS AND PROVIDED SNACKS FOR A FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT IN 2023, WITH PROCEEDS BENEFITTING THE WINTERSET PAW PANTRY

Hoyt and Sullivan Memorial Playground

MADE AN ADDITION TO THE HOYT & SULLIVAN MEMORIAL PLAYGROUND IN 2023, ADDING A NEW SWINGSET

MADE A CONTRIBUTION TO BRING LOVE MINISTRY, AN ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES IN IOWA.

MADE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE MADISON COUNTY SPORTSMEN'S CLUB

THE MADISON COUNTY SPORTSMEN'S CLUB HAS SUPPORTED OUR ANNUAL EVENT SINCE YEAR ONE

Team HOYT donating to the Winterset Sportsment's Club

INSTALLED GAGA BALL COURTS AT THE WINTERSET ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAYGROUNDS

ADOPTED 4 FAMILIES (FOR A TOTAL OF 10 KIDS!) DURING THE 2021 HOLIDAY SEASON, AND MADE AN ADDITIONAL MONETARY CONTRIBUTION TO MATURA, A COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY IN IOWA HLEPING LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, TO HELP ENSURE ADDITIONAL CHILDREN RECEIVED GIFTS.

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PARTNERED WITH THE IOWA THEATER IN WINTERSET TO HOST A FAMLY MOVIE DAY WATCHING JIM CARREY'S "THE GRINCH!" HOLD OUR YOUTH TIGHT COVERED A KID'S SNACK PACK OR SMALL POPCORN FOR EACH ATTENDEE.

Funded materials to support supplementation of a Sensory Room at Winterset Elementary School

ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY IMPACTS

Made a donation to the Winterset
Public Library

Made monetary contributions to multiple families during a time of need

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