Pella Corporation Donates $200,000 to Community Organizations Across Iowa
Feb 04, 2022
Ten community organizations in Iowa have been awarded grants from the Pella Rolscreen Foundation, which is the philanthropic arm of Iowa-based Pella Corporation. Totaling $200,000, this current round of grants will support a variety of…
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