MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 8, 2021) — The Progressive Action for the Common Good (PACG) Civil Rights Forum has organized weekly Racial Equality Now! rallies each Saturday since June 13, 2020.

In celebration of Older Americans Month (May) and Senior Corps Week (May 14th-20th), RSVP of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois is holding several recognition events for its members. RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) connects nearly 1000 volunteers (age 55+) in meaningful volunteer opportunities at 120 different non-profits and community agencies in Scott County, Iowa and Rock Island, Knox, and Warren Counties in Illinois.

Congratulations to the following individuals who received awards for the volunteer work they to do battle illiteracy in our community. They were honored at a celebration at Oakwood Country Club in Coal Valley on October 8th

 

Large Business: Deere and Company; Non-Profit: Broadway Presbyterian Church. Individuals: Joan Hodskins; Don Davis; Dorothea Duncan; Judy Rullman; Gary Forret; Richard Yerington; Maria Monserral Magallon-Perez. The Sister Camille Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Dr. R. Josef Hofmann.

 

In addition to recognizing volunteers, a scholarship was awarded to Ms. Devin Morrison, who is pursuing a post-secondary degree at Black Hawk College after achieving her GED.

 

Event attendees were privileged to hear a keynote presentation by Gary Metivier who gave insight as to why 4th and 5th grade boys stop reading for pleasure.

 

If you would like information on how to get involved in Bi-State Literacy Council or as a Literacy Volunteer, contact Julie Ross at 309-793-4425 jross@wiaaa.org.