Rock Island, IL - What was perceived as bad news has turned to good. Although the Alan Shawn Feinstein Foundation has suspended its annual $1 Million Giveaway to Fight Hunger campaign this year, a fundraiser that Christian Care counts on, a local anonymous donor has come forward to help replace that loss.

"One of our loyal donors has committed to match gifts up to $8,000 if received by May 31," said CEO Elaine M. Winter. "This means that your donation of $25, $50, or $100 will really be $50, $100, or $200. This is a wonderful opportunity for all of us to double our gifts so the needy in the Quad Cities may benefit throughout the year."

Monetary contributions can be mailed to Christian Care, PO Box 4176, Rock Island, IL 61204-4176.  In addition to financial gifts, Christian Care can always use paper products such as bath tissue and paper towels, gently used clothing, new underwear, and personal care items such as razors and toiletries.

Rock Island, IL - The Quad City Parrot Head Club has provided Christian Care with a $4,100 grant from its June annual golf outing. Funds will help provide direct therapy to children?our silent victims?during their stay at Christian Care.

"Children who arrive with their mothers at our domestic violence shelter have been traumatized by what they have seen and experienced," said Dr. Elaine Winter, Christian Care's chief executive officer. "This grant through the Quad City Parrot Head Club will allow Christian Care to continue to provide the services that help our children begin to heal and overcome the childhood scars that come with physical, emotional, and mental abuse, and help them feel safe and secure again. Our warmest thanks go out to all the golfers and volunteers who made this generous gift possible."

T.J. Griffiths, one of the event's co-chairs, along with Sue Wesselmann, was also thrilled with the club's generosity. "Even though we were a little late getting our annual golf outing organized this year, we still pulled off an amazing day at Saukie Golf Course," said Griffiths.

Christian Care is transforming the lives of homeless individuals, victims of domestic violence, veterans, men and women coming out of prison, and those with mental illness. Its two facilities?a domestic violence shelter for abused women and children and a rescue mission for homeless men?provide safe shelter, nutritious meals, clothing, counseling, referrals and guidance to those in need. Its services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week with the goal of nourishing the bodies, minds, hearts and souls of the men, women and children who come seeking a new way of life. If you know someone in need, call the Christian Care crisis hotline any hour of the day or night at (309) 788-2273.

The Quad City Parrot Head Club was sanctioned in Dec. 2003, and is one of 239 member clubs in the U.S., Canada, and Australia. The Parrot Heal Club is a collection of people of all ages and backgrounds who embrace the music of Jimmy Buffett and the lifestyle he writes about so others may benefit. Club members also believe in leaving things just a little better than they found them, while holding fast to their motto, "partying with a purpose."

Rock Island, IL - Julianne Hardy and a Modern Woodmen Youth Service Club are hosting a bake sale on Monday, May 19 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Walgreens, Eastern Avenue and East Kimberly Road in Davenport. All funds will be matched up to $500 by Modern Woodmen of America and proceeds will benefit Christian Care in Rock Island.

Christian Care Receives Grant

Scott County Regional Authority Supports Domestic Violence Shelter and Rescue Mission

Rock Island, IL - The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) will help Christian Care, Rock Island, Ill., increase security at its Domestic Violence Shelter and Rescue Mission by awarding Christian Care with a $7,000 grant to purchase additional cameras.

Additional security cameras at both facilities will help with safety, security, deterrence and follow-up investigations. Having more cameras trained on strategic areas will protect everyone who comes into Christian Care's facilities?especially residents who need a safe and secure environment as they work through the process of transforming their lives.

Christian Care is transforming the lives of homeless individuals, victims of domestic violence, veterans, men and women coming out of prison, and the mentally ill. Its two facilities?a rescue mission for homeless men and a domestic violence shelter for abused women and children?provide safe shelter, nutritious meals, clothing, counseling, referral and guidance to those in need. Christian Care's services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week with the goal of nourishing bodies, minds, hearts, and souls of the men, women and children who come seeking a new way of life. For more information, contact Christian Care at (309) 788-2273 or visit online at christiancareqc.org.

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