Blog

Solon Area Community Foundation

Empowering Futures: The Solon Area Community Foundation’s Scholarship Legacy

Since its inception in 1981, the Solon Area Community Foundation (SACF) has been a beacon of support and development for the youth and community initiatives in Solon Iowa. With a mission to cultivate a thriving environment, the foundation has dedicated itself to fostering projects that enrich the lives of those within the Solon area. A […]

Empowering Futures: The Solon Area Community Foundation’s Scholarship Legacy Read More »

2024 Beef Days

2024 Solon Beef Days

Visit Solon Beef Days website Mark Your Calendars for Solon Beef Days 2024: A Celebration of Community and Tradition Get ready for another edition of Solon Beef Days on July 19 & 20, 2024. This annual celebration, which has been the heartbeat of our community since its inception in 1971, promises a weekend filled with

2024 Solon Beef Days Read More »

13 Inches of Snow - Is That a Record?

Is That a Record?

✨When 13 Inches of Snow Isn’t a Record✨ Solon residents woke up on Tuesday to a surprise winter wonderland. 13.2 inches of snow blanketed yards, streets, and rooftops – bringing smiles to some faces and sighs to others. While heavy snowfall can wreak short-term havoc, this post isn’t about shoveling driveways or slippery commutes. No,

Is That a Record? Read More »

January in Iowa

January in Iowa

Brisk and Barren Beauty January descends suddenly on the Midwest landscape, blanketing the rolling fields in glimmering white as far as the eye can see. Icicle laden barns in rural areas now sit solitary amid the still, silent beauty left behind in winter’s wake. With bitter winds and drifting snow come empty roads that cut

January in Iowa Read More »

Spreading Joy: Volunteering Ideas for a Vibrant Solon Community This Holiday Season

Spreading Joy: Volunteering Ideas for a Vibrant Solon Community This Holiday Season

The holiday season is a time of giving, sharing, and spreading joy. As we embrace the festive spirit, there’s no better way to celebrate than by making a positive impact in our community. Solon, Iowa, a place that cherishes unity and togetherness, offers numerous opportunities for volunteering through the Solon Area Community Foundation. Why Volunteering

Spreading Joy: Volunteering Ideas for a Vibrant Solon Community This Holiday Season Read More »

Solon Area Community Foundation

Connecting Our Community

The Solon Area Community Foundation has taken a significant step forward in engaging with the community by embracing social media platforms. In a bid to foster deeper connections and share their community-building endeavors, the foundation has recently launched or enhanced our presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Why Social Media Matters Social media platforms have

Connecting Our Community Read More »

Solon Sign

Celebrating Impactful Investments: Solon Area Community Foundation’s Legacy

The Solon Area Community Foundation stands as a testament to community-driven progress and vision. Since its inception, this foundation has been a beacon of change, catalyzing projects that have left an indelible mark on Solon and its surroundings. Supported entirely by donations, the Foundation’s commitment to enhancing the region has sparked numerous initiatives that resonate

Celebrating Impactful Investments: Solon Area Community Foundation’s Legacy Read More »

November

November in Eastern Iowa

As the calendar turns to November, the landscape in Eastern Iowa begins to transform. The vibrant autumn leaves that peaked in October have mostly fallen, revealing a more subdued palette of browns, grays, and evergreens. While some may see this as a time of decay, there is a quiet beauty to embrace this time of

November in Eastern Iowa Read More »

DIVING INTO FALL

Diving Into Fall

The leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and the Solon Area Community Foundation is diving into fall! As the seasons change, we begin to reflect on the year so far. From providing scholarships to Solon High School seniors to supporting important community projects, the SACF continues working to enrich the Solon area. This fall,

Diving Into Fall Read More »

Scroll to Top