USG Plant Awards $5,000 Community Grant

Funds will support Southeast Iowa Resource Center's regional aid efforts

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Officials at the USG plant in Sperry, Iowa have announced that the $5,000 Community Foundation Grant this year will be awarded to the Southeast Iowa Resource Center, a regional nonprofit that coordinates resources and distributes donations to local community groups and individual families across Des Moines, Lee, and Henry Counties.

Why it matters

The grant will help the Southeast Iowa Resource Center continue its mission of strengthening communities and assisting families in need throughout the region by connecting residents with essential services and support.

The details

The Southeast Iowa Resource Center, based in West Burlington, works to distribute clothing, household goods, and other donations to local community organizations and individuals across Southeast Iowa. The organization helps coordinate resources and connect residents with vital services.

  • The $5,000 Community Foundation Grant was announced on March 2, 2026.

The players

USG Plant

A manufacturing facility located in Sperry, Iowa that awards an annual $5,000 Community Foundation Grant.

Southeast Iowa Resource Center

A regional nonprofit organization based in West Burlington, Iowa that supports communities across Des Moines, Lee, and Henry Counties by coordinating resources and distributing donations to local groups and families in need.

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The takeaway

This grant will allow the Southeast Iowa Resource Center to continue its important work of strengthening communities and assisting families across the region by connecting residents with essential services and support.