Members of the Moline Rotary Club donated 549 mittens, gloves, scarves and hats this week to help keep children in the Moline School District warm during the coming winter months. These items will be donated to twelve Moline-Coal Valley Elementary Schools and Jefferson Early Childhood Center for use by students who do not have warm weather attire or who have forgetten theirs at home.

"Moline Rotarians continue to give back to the community through programs such as Warm Hands from Kind Hearts," says Deni McCarter, President of Moline Rotary. "I appreciate the generosity of Moline Rotarians to help make sure younger students in Moline and Coal Valley public schools can stay warm this winter".

2014 marks the 5th Annual "Warm Hands from Kind Hearts" initiative within Moline Rotary. The Moline Rotary Community Needs Committee continuously identifies additional opportunities to impact the citizens within the city of Moline and the Rock Island County area. "Moline Rotary and our 130 members celebrate our 100th anniversary of service to the community in 2014," said McCarter. The club also supports numerous service projects in the Quad Cities and through Rotary International."

Due to the record-breaking cold weather, Moline Rotarians have delivered the collected items to the schools earlier than their usual scheduled delivery during the first week of December.

The mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.

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On October 15, 2011, the East Moline Foundation was officially announced to the community. Since then, the East Moline Foundation Board has initiated several fundraising activities, met with financial advisors, held monthly Board meetings, and added several new Board members. They have also reached their fundraising goal of $250,000 in endowment funds and have actually surpassed the goal by almost $30,000. Members of the East Moline Board include : Doug Reynolds, Chairman; Bob Baecke, Vice Chairman; Bill Phares, Secretary/Treasurer and Board members Pat VanBruwaene, Larry Anderson, and Terry Brahm.

The Board of the East Moline Foundation has now met and approved the following grants to charitable organizations that benefit the citizens of East Moline and the surrounding area.

1. Black Hawk Area Education Center $2,256.00 - support of a handicapped accessible playground

2. Christ United Methodist Church $4,200.00 - fund meat distribution pilot program for 5 months

3. East Moline School District No. 37 $1,800.00 - provide funds for prospective college visits

4. East Moline/Silvis Soccer Club $3,000.00 - construction of a new soccer field

5. Our Lady of Grace Catholic School $2,500.00 - purchase of computers in computer lab

6. Salvation Army $1,600.00 - support summer day camp for low-income families

7. Supplemental Emergency Assistance Program (SEAP) $1,000.00 - assist East Moline households with short-term, emergency needs

8. Two Rivers YMCA $1,000.00 - support low-income kids in East Moline in summer program

9. Watertown Food Pantry $2,644.00 - support of food pantry

Total: $20,000.00

Donations to the East Moline Foundation may be mailed to: Bill Phares, P.O. Box 457, East Moline, Illinois 61244 or call (309)796-0170.

East Moline Foundation Board Chairman Doug Reynolds noted, "Hungry children will be fed, students will be inspired, and the needy clothed, thanks to the gifts that have been received, and those yet to come. We are grateful for the generosity of our neighbors that brings hope and a higher quality of life to many others in our community. "

The East Moline Foundation, East Moline, Illinois founded in 2011, is affiliated with the Moline Foundation as a community foundation which provides grants to health, human services, education, workforce development, the arts and other charitable organizations which benefit the citizens of East Moline and the surrounding area, including the Quad Cities region. The East Moline Foundation receives and administers charitable gifts & works with citizens to achieve their dreams to improve the community.

Officers and members of the East Moline Foundation include : Doug Reynolds, Chairman, Bob Baecke, Vice Chairman, Bill Phares, Secretary-Treasurer, Pat VanBruwaene, Larry Anderson and Terry Brahm.

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A grants submission deadline has been announced by the East Moline Foundation. Non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply if they serve the citizens of East Moline and the surrounding area.

All materials necessary to receive funds are due in The Moline Foundation offices by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 or must be postmarked by or on Wednesday, April 30, 2014.

Any non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization or governmental entity serving the citizens ,of East Moline, Illinois, are welcome to apply.

An application should consist of seven copies of a written request stating the name and address of the organization, its mission, names and addresses of Board members, income and expense statement, balance sheet, and the specific purpose for which any money received would be used including a project budget. The name, telephone number, and email of a contact person must also be included. The requested materials should be mailed according to the above deadline. If you need further information, please call Linda Martin at the Moline Foundation at (309) 764-4193 or visit the website at www.molinefoundation.org. and click on the news link to East Moline Foundation.

The East Moline Foundation is an affiliate fund of The Moline Foundation with offices located at the Deere-Wiman House, 817 11th Avenue, Moline.

The East Moline Foundation, founded in 2011, is a non-profit group created to build charitable resources dedicated to strengthen our community now and for future generations. The East Moline Foundation also receives and administers charitable gifts and works with citizens to achieve their goals to improve the community.

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Twelve scholarships are now offered through the Moline Foundation. Applicants should apply online at www.molinefoundation.org. All scholarships must be submitted by midnight on Monday, March 3, 2014. All reference letters need to be mailed with a postmark on or before Monday, March 3, 2014. Reference letters should be mailed to: The Moline Foundation, 817 11^th Avenue, Moline, IL, 61265

1. Srikanth Yerra Scholarship - Due Monday, March 3, 2014

$500 non-renewable

Must live within Moline School District No. 40 boundaries

Graduate from Class of 2014 or Community College student

preparing to transfer to a 4 year college

Minimum 3.5 grade point

Based on financial need, potential for future personal achievement and essay ("Tell us about yourself.")

Submit: Transcript, three reference letters, and essay (200 words or less)

2. Lee McAllister Scholarship - Due Monday, March 3, 2014

$1,000 non-renewable

Graduate from Moline High School Class of 2014, with plans to major in education

Minimum 2.75 grade point

Based on financial need, potential for future personal achievement, abilities, school &

community activities, strong academic record and essay ("Why are you entering the field of education?")

Submit: Transcript, three reference letters, and essay (200 words or less)

3. Moline High School Class of '59 Scholarship - Due Monday, March 3, 2014

Amount and number of awards determined annually

Graduate from Moline High School Class of 2014

Minimum 2.8 grade point

Based on service-oriented activity in place of worship, school, or community and essay ("What do you anticipate your life to be like in 50 years?")

Submit: Transcript, three reference letters, and essay ( 200 words or less)

4. Clement T. Hanson Scholarship - Due Monday, March 3, 2014

Three $1,500 four year scholarships renewable based on continued financial need and scholastic achievement (Total: $6,000 for each scholarship)

Must live within Moline School District No. 40 boundaries

Graduate from Class of 2014 or Community College student

preparing to transfer to 4 year university

Minimum 2.5 grade point

Based on financial need, potential for future personal achievement, references, essay

("Tell us about yourself.") and personal interview

Submit: Transcript, three reference letters, and essay (300 words or less)

5. Dolores A. Hulse-DiIulio Scholarship - Due Monday, March 3, 2014

$1,000 renewable (eligible to reapply annually and compete with incoming freshmen candidates and other previous scholarship recipients)

Must be a female and graduate of Class of 2014 at Moline High School

Must intend to pursue a bachelor's degree on a full-time basis in the fields of chemistry, physics, engineering, or pre-medicine.

Must attend a public university or college located in Illinois

Applicant must be in upper one-fourth of class

Based on desire to achieve, abilities, strong academic record, potential for future personal

achievement, and essay ("Why are you entering your chosen field of study?")

Submit: Transcript, three reference letters, and essay (200 words or less)

6. Maggie Webb Scholarship - Due Monday, March 3, 2014

Amount and number of awards to be determined annually

Must be graduating senior from Moline High School Class of 2014

Minimum 2.8 grade point

Based on community involvement (with at least one service oriented activity in place of

worship, school or community) and essay ("If you were to leave this earth

tomorrow, what would be your legacy?")

Submit: Transcript, essay (300 words or less) and three reference letters

7. Lee Womack Scholarship - Due Monday, March 3, 2014

Amount and number of awards to be determined annually

Must be graduating senior from Moline High School Class of 2014 with planned major in Education. Preference will be given to applicants planning to major in Special Education

Minimum 3.0 grade point

Based on community involvement (with at least one service-oriented activity in place of worship, school or community), and essay ("Why do you want to obtain a degree in Education or Special Education? What are your goals and how do you feel this degree would be an asset to you and the community?")

Submit: Transcript, essay (200 words or less), and three reference letters

8. Stan Woods Scholarship - Due Monday, March 3, 2014

$1,000 scholarship annually non-renewable

Must be graduating senior from Moline High School Class of 2014

Minimum 3.0 grade point

Based on community involvement and leadership, academic achievement and essay

("Explain what you have done to make your community a better place to live and give an example or one or more of specific projects that have benefitted from your involvement.")

Submit: Transcript, essay (300 words or less) and three reference letters

9. D.A.R.E. Scholarship - Due Monday, March 3, 2014

Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in 2014

Must be graduating senior and living in the boundaries of Moline School District No. 40

Applicant must be a former student of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education

(D.A.R.E.) Program

Minimum 3.0 grade point

Based on academic merit, good citizenship, attendance, active involvement in school and community, and essay ( "Write a brief essay about good choices you have made in your life. Choose an activity you have been involved in and describe how it has impacted your life and those of others.")

Submit: Transcript, essay (200 words or less), and three reference letters

10. Hazel Van Arsdale Memorial Scholarship - Due Monday, March 3, 2014

One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded in 2014

Must be graduating senior and living in the boundaries of Moline School District No. 40

Must have been involved with vocal and/or instrumental music

Minimum 3.0 grade point

Based on financial need, potential for future personal achievement and essay ("Explain your personal educational goals and why music has been important to you growing up.")

Submit: Transcript, three reference letters and essay (300 words or less).

11. Sherrard Academic Foundation Scholarships - Due Monday, March 3, 2014

Three $1,000 scholarships plus two $750 scholarships to graduating seniors from Sherrard High School will be awarded through the Sherrard Academic Foundation.

One $1,000 scholarship funded by the Farmer's State Bank of Western Illinois will be awarded to a student attending a four-year, two-year or vocational school.

Two $1,000 Sherrard Academic Foundation scholarships and two $750 Holdsworth scholarships will be awarded to students attending a community college, vocational or technical school.

Applicant must be a graduating senior at Sherrard High School

Minimum 2.0 grade point

Based on academic merit, financial need, and essay ("What are your personal educational goals? Describe your need for financial assistance.").

Submit: Transcript, three reference letters, & two essay's (each 300 words or less)

12. William and Katherine Butterworth Scholarship - Due Monday, March 3, 2014

Three $2,000 four year scholarships renewable based on continued financial need

and scholastic achievement (Total: $8,000 for each scholarship)

Must live within Moline School District No. 40 boundaries

Graduate from Class of 2014 or Community College student

preparing to transfer to a 4 year university

Minimum 2.5 grade point

Based on applicant's involvement in music, art, or performing arts, financial need, potential for future personal achievement, references, and essay ("Tell us about

yourself and how music and/or art has impacted your life.") and personal

interview

Submit: Transcript, three reference letters, and essay (300 words or less)

All applications are online on the Moline Foundation website. Please check the Moline Foundation website: www.molinefoundation.org or contact Linda Daily at (309)764-4193 if you have further questions.

The Moline Foundation, founded in 1953, is a community foundation which connects people who care with causes that matter. We help donors carry out their charitable dreams that allow them to do good in our community. Through the wishes of many generous donors over the past sixty years, grants have been given to health and human services, education, community development, the arts and other charitable organizations. The Moline Foundation receives and administers charitable gifts for all citizens in a seven county region including Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, Warren, Henderson and McDonough in Illinois and Scott County in Iowa. The Moline Foundation offices are located in the historic Deere-Wiman House, 817 11^th Avenue, Moline, Illinois.

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