(Quad Cities, IA) - Service to humanity is the best work of life. It's not just part of our creed but our DNA as Jaycees members. 100% Volunteer driven Jaycees of the Quad Cities give countless hours and donations to make our community a better place to live, work and play.

During the four hour work session, the Jaycees will help a disadvantaged home owner make improvements to their home. Duties include :

• Prep and painting a bedroom

• Prep and painting a hallway

• Replacing a toilet and two faucets

• Installing three new ceiling fans with lights

• Removing carpet and installing a laminate floor

• Stain handicap ramp to home
  
  

"This is a project with a longstanding history for our organization. One of our former Presidents started this manyxx years ago when and it's been a staple ever since. We have a few handy helpers but mostly people want to do good work and learn from others while helping out a neighbor," said Caitlin Breedlove, project coordinator.

Working through Rebuilding Together, we work to preserve affordable home ownership and revitalize neighborhoods by providing free home repairs to homeowners in-need. We not only donate our money but our time to this worth organization that directly impacts community members.

The increasing cost of living and decreasing social service budgets, leave our most vulnerable neighbors without the most basic of necessities: a warm, safe, and dry home.

"Sometimes our few hours of helping hands is all someone needs to remain in their home safely," said Jennifer Kincaid, President of Jaycees of the Quad Cities. "I mean who says no to that?"

The Jaycees of the Quad Cities supports this and other projects aimed at cleaning up our neighborhoods and community. Individuals and groups interested in volunteering with Jaycees of the Quad Cities should contact info@jayceesqc.org or call (563) 484-0041.

About Jaycees of the Quad Cities: Jaycees aim to build personal and professional relationships by work together on projects to strengthen and grow the Quad-Cities community. The Quad Cities Chapter is one of the oldest chapters in the state of Iowa and has grown to include young professionals from both sides of the Mississippi River. They pride themselves on blending social opportunities with service - like planning the annual Bridal Expo and the Brew Ha Ha that raise funds for charitable initiatives.

About Rebuilding Together Quad Cities: Rebuilding Together Quad Cities, a 501(c)(3) organization, has served over 775 families in the Quad Cities since it'sits inception. RTQC started in 1990 as Hearts and Hammers QCA. In May 2001, we changed our name to Rebuilding Together Quad Cities ("RTQC") to reflect our mission of working together to rebuild homes, communities, and lives. We are affiliated with the national office of Rebuilding Together. We work to unite people of all backgrounds in a voluntary effort to provide emergency and needed home repairs for elderly, disabled, and low income homeowners at no cost to the home owner. More recently, we are especially honored to support our nation's disabled veterans improve the safety and accessibility of their homes. Rod Jennings, (563)322-6534 rebuilding@rebuildingtogetherquadcities.org

BETTENDORF, IA - After 20 years, Run with Carl organizers are lacing up their racing shoes one final time for the Labor Day Tradition.

"We've had a good run - no pun intended, and it's simply time for the race to come to an end," said Dick Schillig, race co-chair and father of Carl, who started the race to raise funds for a scholarship in his son's name.

Race organizers and the Schillig family would like to reach a record number of racers this year with a goal of 1,500 runners.

"It would be nice to finish on a high note as a special tribute to Carl and all of the community organizations, volunteers, sponsors and participants who have made the scholarship fund possible," said Juanita Schillig, race co-chair and mother of Carl.

The Carl D. Schillig Memorial Scholarship to assist Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley High School graduating seniors with college funding. The scholarship fund will continue thanks to many years of community support for the race. 2014 marks the 29th and 30th scholarships to be awarded.

The 2014 scholarship recipients are Kierstyn Feld, Pleasant Valley High School, and Tyler Henson, Bettendorf High School. Ms. Feld plans to attend Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, and Mr. Henson will attend Maryville University in St. Louis, MO.

Runners can participate in the 20th anniversary final Run with Carl on Labor Day in Bettendorf, IA.

About the 20th Anniversary Final Run with Carl

The Bettendorf Rotary's Run with Carl will be held on Monday, September 1st. The 5 Mile Run and the 5K run/walk and 1/2 and 1-mile fun runs for children 12 and under start and finish at the Bettendorf Life Center (2222 Middle Rd., Bettendorf). Awards will immediately follow the races. The course remains the same as in previous years. Early bird entry fees are good through August 1st. Fees are $20 for the 5K Run/Walk or 5 Mile Run for no t-shirt and $25 for the 5K Run/Walk or 5 Mile Run with a t-shirt. The youth entry fee for the ½ and 1-mile fun run is $10.

If registered before August 1st, participants will be entered into a drawing for a free bike from Healthy Habits.

Race Day registrants are not eligible for awards so pre-registration is encouraged. Participants may register online only at runwithcarl.com.

About Carl D. Schillig

Carl Schillig was 15 years old when he was killed in a car-pedestrian accident in 1994. Carl was active in a variety of community, school and church activities. In commemoration of his life, the Run With Carl Walk/Run attracts participants to the challenging, but scenic course following city streets, neighborhoods and the Bettendorf Recreation Path.

For more information or to register, visit the website at runwithcarl.com or find them on Facebook by searching for "Run with Carl."

About the Bettendorf Rotary: The Bettendorf Rotary Club was chartered in 1957. The group meets every Wednesday at noon at Fortune Garden Restaurant (2211 South Kimberly Road, Bettendorf). They are the Title Sponsor of Run with Carl.

About the Carl D. Schillig Memorial Fund, Inc.: The Carl D. Schillig Memorial Fund was established in 1995 in memory of Carl Schillig who was killed at the age of 15 in a car-pedestrian accident. The fund provides a $4000 college scholarship to graduates of Pleasant Valley High School - which Carl attended - and Bettendorf High School graduates. With Carl's philanthropy as its inspiration, the nonprofit also distributes proceeds from the run to organizations in which Carl was active, including the Bettendorf Pleasant Valley Aquatics, the Cornbelt Running Club, and Our Lady of Lourdes Church.

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The 2012 recipients of the Carl D. Schillig Memorial Scholarship will be announced on Tuesday, June 12 th, 2012. The scholarship was first awarded to 1998 graduates of Pleasant Valley High School. (Carl's intended year of graduation) In 2002, it was  extended to graduates of Bettendorf High School. The scholarship is given to a student with at least a 2.3 grade point average who exemplifies Carl's spirit through participation in a variety of school, community and church-related activities. Recipients are chosen by an independent selection committee in each school.

Funding for the Carl D. Schillig Memorial Scholarship is generated from proceeds from the annual Labor Day Run with Carl held in Bettendorf, IA.

Who:

Anna Fry, Bettendorf High School, attending University of St. Thomas

Allison Witters, Pleasant Valley High School, attending Iowa State University

What:  2012 Carl D. Schillig Memorial Scholarship Recipients

When:  Tuesday, June 13th Noon

Where:  Fortune Garden, 2211 Kimberly Road, Bettendorf, IA

About the Run with Carl: Begun in 1995, the annual Labor Day "Run with Carl" is the primary funding vehicle for the Carl D. Schillig Memorial Fund. The 18th Annual Bettendorf Rotary's Run with Carl is held on Labor Day Monday September Third 7:30 a.m. Join in the in the ½ mile or 1-mile fun run, 5K run walk or 5-mile run. Sign up online at runwithcarl.com. When you register by August 1st you'll be entered to win a bike from Healthy Habits. Sponsored by Hamilton Technical College, Trinity Regional Health Systems, and United Healthcare. Major media sponsors include Mediacom, Quad City Times, and STAR 93.5.

About Carl D. Schillig: Carl Schillig, a student at Pleasant Valley High School, was 15 years old when he died in a car-pedestrian accident while participating in the Civil War Reenactment at the Village of East Davenport, Sept. 17, 1994. Carl was active in numerous school, community and church activities. The memorial fund was established by Carl's family to perpetuate his memory and enthusiasm for life by providing college scholarships to graduates of Pleasant Valley. The first scholarship was awarded in 1998. In 2002, the scholarship award was extended to include graduates of Bettendorf High School

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