18 May 2021

Eviction Diversion Program to Be Unveiled: Keeping People in Their Homes

By Mary McNeil

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 18, 2021) — Project NOW has partnered with the 14th Judicial Circuit in Rock Island County, the Rock Island County Bar Association, Prairie State Legal Services Inc, and the Salvation Army to develop an Eviction Diversion Program (EDP). The goal of the program is to cope with the onslaught of evictions once the Governor’s moratorium on evictions is lifted — possibly in August.

22 Oct 2019

The Annual “Bikes for Brains” Fundraiser Has Begun

By Mary McNeil

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 22, 2019) — The popular, annual fundraiser is underway to help 130 children receive their Christmas wish — a bicycle. According to organizer Sandy Seeley, many local children put a bicycle on their Christmas wish-list, but, sadly, many do not receive one because their families cannot afford it.

10 Jul 2019

One-Thousand Campers to Celebrate National Summer Learning Week at TaxSlayer Center on 07/11

By Mary McNeil

QUAD CITIES (July 10, 2019) — Thousands of Quad City-area youth keep learning all summer long at enrichment camps. On Thursday, July 11, they will all gather at the TaxSlayer Center to celebrate efforts to curb summer learning-loss.

The event, National Summer Learning Week, begins at 10AM. The media is invited to see all the activities and to interview campers and leaders about their summer.

Stepping Up for Summer Learning

27 Jun 2019

Kids Spring Forward at Kids on Campus

By Mary McNeil

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 27, 2019) — Summer is a time to have fun, learn and grow and that’s exactly what campers at Kids on Campus are doing. The six-week summer camp is focused on keeping kids learning over the summer months while also providing them a glimpse into the college experience. The camp is organized by Spring Forward, led by students in Augustana’s teacher education program and supported by college faculty.

20 May 2019

Stepping Up for Our Kids

By Mary McNeil

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 20, 2019) — Please join us at 11:30AM on Tuesday, May 21, at the QC Botanical Center for the community unveiling of Spring Forward's new fifteen-passenger van. The van-purchase was made possible by an $18,000 lead-gift from the Rock Island Rotary Club Foundation. Rotary members are committed to service above self.

26 Apr 2019

Spring Forward Soccer Club Takes the Big Stage

By Mary McNeil

QUAD CITIES (April 25, 2019) — On Saturday, April 27, Spring Forward Soccer Clubs will play round-robin matches at Augustana's soccer-field (Pepsico Center). The young players cannot wait to take the "big stage" and play on the field where the Augie Vikings and other college teams play (flyer Attached).

20 Mar 2019

"Meet Me in St Louis" Media Night!

By Mary McNeil

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 19, 2019) — The first show in the new Bartlett Performing Arts Center is happening this week. The media will get a sneak preview of "Meet Me in St Louis" Wednesday, March 20, 6:30PM. Students and their directors will be available for interviews at the new center and then they will perform the show beginning at 7PM.

12 Mar 2019

World's Fair at Moline High School this Saturday

By Mary McNeil

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 11, 2019) — Moline High School is having a World's Fair this Saturday, March 16th, as a fundraiser for the upcoming musical, "Meet Me in St Louis"!

There will be carnival games, prizes, food, face painting, and even balloon animals! Tickets are 2 for $1.00 at the ticket booth in the Bartlett Performing Arts Center Lobby. Don’t miss out on this day of fun!

05 Mar 2019

Local Junior High Students Going to a State Math Competition

By Mary McNeil

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 5, 2019) — Edison and Washington Junior High Schools in Rock Island competed in the Regional Math Counts competition at Bettendorf Middle School on February 6. Edison took first place with the team of: Jackson Bennett, Charlie Conner, Avery Flactiff, and Ricardo Mendoza. Six of the Edison team members were in the top ten with Jackson Bennett taking 1st place overall.

28 Feb 2019

Spring Forward is Building Community

By Mary McNeil

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 28, 2019) — The Spring Forward staff and board is extremely grateful to the Quad Cities community for stepping up and supporting our families. In March, we will celebrate the 30 + partners who bring high quality curriculum and activities to our after school, summer and family literacy programs.

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