EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 5, 2022) — Please join the awardees below during the Grants Awards Ceremony tomorrow Thursday, October 6, 4-5PM, at The Rust Belt.
The East Moline Community Fund Committee will award $18,000 in funding for thirteen area non-profit organizations.
Chair Connie Dowsett shared “The East Moline Community Fund members are privileged to provide these grants that will help build a stronger and more vibrant East Moline by supporting the tremendous work of our local non-profit organizations. Through the generous donations and legacy gifts of our donors, we can support our community not only today, but for years to come.”
The East Moline Community Fund approved the following grants:
Bethany for Children and Families • $2,000
Give Kids a Smile Mobile Dental Clinic
Children’s Therapy Center of the Quad Cities • $1,500
East Moline Children Therapy
Christ United Methodist Church • $1,750
East Moline and Silvis Food Pantry Support
EveryChild • $1,250
Second Step Child Protection Program
Humility Homes and Services • $1,750
Emergency Shelter Services and Supplies
Junior Achievement of the Heartland • $ 500
East Moline Programs
Niabi Zoo and Forrest Preserves Foundation • $1,250
Capital Equipment for Rhino Habitat
Spring Forward Learning Center • $2,000
2023 Summer Camp for 100 East Moline Youth
STEAM on Wheels • $1,250
Youth Enrichment Programs at YouthHope
Rock Island County Children’s Advocacy Center • $ 500
Website Updates
Transitions Mental Health Services • $1,500
Staff Development
Two Rivers YMCA • $1,000
Youth Summer Enrichment Programs
Youth Service Bureau of Rock Island County • $1,750
Counseling Services
The East Moline Community Fund receives and administers charitable gifts and collaborates with citizens to achieve their dreams to improve the community.
Members of the East Moline Community Fund Advisory Council include:
Connie Dowsett — Chair, Larry Anderson — Vice-Chairman, Willie Ellis — Secretary/Treasurer, Members: Kimberly Crane, Eric Davis, Cathie Rochau, Shaun Taylor, Matt Wright, and Jen Von Kaenel.
