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Manchester Vitality Endowment

At a Glance

  • Funding projects for a brighter future
  • Creating impact one project at a time
  • Making community support a priority

About Us

The Manchester Vitality Endowment Committee wants to build a thriving future for the hometown we all love. With this Endowment, we can select and fund projects that add vibrancy to our community, AND our community will have the opportunity to submit applications for these grant funds annually!

Mission

Funding vibrant community projects that enhance our small town!

Basic Information

Phone

563-608-9997

Address

PO BOX 147 Manchester, IA 52057

Director

Julie Frick

Director Email

Success Story

The Manchester Vitality Endowment Fund is dedicated to enhancing the vitality of our community. Thanks to generous support, we’ve turned big ideas into real, lasting visions throughout town.

New lighting along South Franklin Street creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere downtown. Our signature hanging flower baskets continue to bring color and life to the streets each summer.

We’ve also upgraded trash receptacles for a cleaner, more polished look, and we’re investing in beautifying public spaces—one mural is already complete, with another coming in summer 2025.

Nearby, the Gathering Tree near the White Water Shelter continues to thrive as a symbol of community connection.

These projects—and those still to come—are made possible by donors who care about Manchester’s future.

Fund Details

Fund Name

Manchester Vitality Endowment

Year Founded

2022

Here for you. MJ Smith Senior Affiliate Advisor mj@dbqfoundation.org 563-588-2700

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