TRAIL receives Big Grove for Good grant 

TRAIL of Johnson County has received a generous 2026 grant from the Big Grove for Good Foundation. The $8,000 award will help fund TRAIL’s Supported Membership Program, which makes TRAIL memberships available at low or no cost to Johnson County seniors with limited financial resources.

“TRAIL is committed to helping older adults age successfully in the places they call home, regardless of their economic circumstances,” said TRAIL Executive Director Christine Scheetz. “We are enormously grateful to Big Grove for helping TRAIL fulfill this key aspect of our mission.

"This grant will allow us to continue to assist seniors with volunteer help, social connections, educational opportunities, and other critical services that support active, independent living.”

The Big Grove for Good Foundation is the community impact initiative of Big Grove Brewery, with facilities in Solon, Iowa City, and other Iowa locations. The foundation is dedicated to fostering positive change across the Midwest. Rooted in the belief that businesses thrive when their communities do, the work of the foundation harnesses the power of collaboration, creativity, and empathy to support causes that matter most to Midwestern communities.

Through partnerships with nonprofits, local organizations, and grassroots initiatives, Big Grove for Good focuses on key areas such as environmental sustainability, social equity, and community development. By leveraging resources, hosting events, and brewing purpose-driven beers, Big Grove aims to cultivate meaningful connections and create lasting, tangible impacts. For more information, visit https://biggroveforgood.com/.