Initiatives
Ashby Legacy Fund, a community-led foundation, invests in the preservation of Ashby as a special place to live for generations to come.
Established by current and former members of the Ashby community, ALF focuses on three areas of impact:
- Community Initiatives, investing in the progression and development of Ashby.
- School Programming, partnering with teachers and the school community to provide funding for equipment, curriculum, and school programs.
- Scholarship Program, providing a school-wide opportunity that reaches and impacts every Ashby student in grades 1-12.
Together, residents of Ashby and grateful alumni curate sustainable initiatives within these three focus areas that promote and spotlight the unlimited potential and impact of the community’s youth, families, and businesses.
Ashby Roots
Ashby Roots started in the fall of 2018 and is open to all girls’ grades 1st & above to join us for any or all of our events at any time. You are always welcome! Our purpose is to provide a fun space for girls to gather together to love themselves and build healthy & rewarding relationships with others- through conversation, journaling, crafts, & activity.
Staff Classroom Grants
Each year, the School Team works hard to raise money so they can accept grant requests from staff members. These grants are typically for equipment or supplies for their classroom or program that is not allowed in their budget.
Community Basketball Court Refurbishment Project
The basketball court in Ashby’s city park has long been a hub for area youth, but over the decades, it has fallen into disrepair. Recognizing the important role this facility plays in the physical and social well-being of Ashby’s young people, the ALF Community Team is spearheading a major refurbishing project, including new concrete and fencing for court. We look forward to the ribbon cutting ceremony during Appreciation Days 2021.
Community Ice Skating Rink
Spearheaded by Dwight Walvatne, the Community Team has worked hard to open an ice-skating rink in Ashby. The rink is located on the pond in Ashby Memorial Park, near the horseshoe courts. This rink is open to the public and is fun for all ages. We wish to acknowledge Ness Backhoe and Jeff Evavold for their help with this project.
Scholarship Program
The Scholarship Program of Ashby Legacy Fund encourages future generations to pursue and achieve a post-secondary education that enables them to realize their unlimited potential and impact within the Ashby community and beyond. All students that graduate from Ashby Public School having completed at least one-year in the school will be eligible to apply for their potential scholarship balance to be used to pay for their post-secondary education.
Senior Citizen Center Remodel Project
With the generous support of an anonymous donor, ALF Community Team is working with the Senior Citizens Club in Ashby to make $10,000 in much needed repairs and remodeling of the Ashby Senior/Community Center on Main Street.
Adopt-a Highway
Central Lakes Trail Improvement Project
The ALF Community Team (at the time known as the Ashby Community Club) installed the Bike Tune Up Station at the Central Lakes Trail head in Ashby in 2018 and made improvements to the parking area at the Trail Shelter in 2019. The ALF Community Team continues to support the Central Lakes Trail and its vital role in our community by furnishing the portable toilet facilities throughout the summer months.
