More for the Miracle League Park!

Ames Golden K recently revived their baseball-themed competition that raised $33,135 for the Ames Miracle League Playground and Field in January-early July 2019. The Golden K organization was again split into two teams–Redbirds and Goldfinches–with the goal to… Read More

Northwood Preschool 2019

Ames Golden K Kiwanis recently donated $600 in support of Northwood Preschool’s outstanding education programs designed for three and four year old children, plus five year old early kindergarten students. Golden K’s donation will be used to purchase… Read More

Blast Back to School 2019

The Story County Blast Back to School Fair held August 9 at Ames Middle School helped relieve the burden of back to school expenses for local families of K-12 students. This is a community effort coordinated by many… Read More

ERP Support 2019

Ames Golden K recently presented a check for $1,000 in support of the Ames Emergency Residence Project. The ERP’s eight employees serve many needy families and their housing site is often at full occupancy. Pictured from left is… Read More

New Directions for Paper Collections 2019

The recycling company in Mason City that buys our paper collections (to make insulation products) becomes backlogged from time to time, especially due to lengthy inclement weather such as what occurred last winter.  This can cause a shortage… Read More

ACCESS 2019

Ames Golden K recently presented a check for $1,000 to support the Assault Care Center Extending Services and Support (ACCESS) in their efforts to serve those women, men and children in Boone, Story, Marshall and Tama counties who… Read More

Bethesda Food Pantry 2019

Ames Golden K recently donated $750 to support Bethesda Community Food Pantry in their efforts to serve “food insecure” families in Story County  and surrounding areas.   The Bethesda Food Pantry currently serves more than 300 families monthly… Read More

Summer Enrichment Program 2019

Sixteen Golden K members helped serve meals at Meeker Elementary School during June for students enrolled in the 2019 United Way of Story County Summer Enrichment Programs.  Golden K members who volunteered: Seated, Left to Right, John Abrams,… Read More

MICA Support 2019

Ames Golden K recently presented a check for $800 to Mid Iowa Community Action in support of their efforts to provide Health Services, a Food Pantry, and Referral Services to Central Iowa families with young children.  Pictured, left… Read More

YSS Support 2019

On May 30, Ames Golden K presented a check for $800 to Youth Standing Strong —YSS— in support of their numerous activities in Central Iowa to provide a caring, educational, and rehabilitative environment for young adults and children. … Read More