27 Oct 2025

Passenger Rail Funding Uncertain in Illinois; Quad Citizens Encouraged to Contact Legislators

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 27, 2025) — The Quad Cities Passenger Rail Committee, in collaboration with the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, continues to advocate for full funding of the long-awaited passenger-rail connection between Chicago and the Quad Cities. During the first week of the Illinois legislative veto session, community leaders traveled to the Capitol to emphasize the importance of this transformational infrastructure project.

14 Oct 2025

Easterseals Statement on Department of Education Cuts Impacting Students with Disabilities

By Eileen Cunha

WASHINGTON DC (October 14, 2025) — Recent staff cuts at the US Department of Education driven by the government shutdown have dismantled key functions that help ensure that students with disabilities receive a quality education. The entire Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services has been shut down.

14 Oct 2025

Circle of Healing Awards $6,500 Grant to Her Voice Media (Love Girls Magazine)

By Kristen Roberts

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (October 14, 2025) — The Circle of Healing, a group dedicated to uplifting African-American individuals and communities, is proud to announce Her Voice Media as the recipient of its 2025 $6,500 grant. This award recognizes organizations making a profound impact on the well-being, resilience, and empowerment of marginalized communities, and Her Voice Media exemplifies this mission through its transformative work.

08 Oct 2025

Project NOW: Rise Up Reentry Summit November 13

By Mary McNeil

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 8, 2025) — Project NOW is hosting its first Reentry Summit, and you are invited!

SAVE THE DATE — Thursday, November 13, 11:30AM-3:30PM.

29 Sep 2025

Quad Cities Community Foundation: $629,000 In Grants Awarded to Local NFPs

By Megan Wright

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 29, 2025) — Thirty-six local non-profits are receiving $629,000 through the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s Operations and Program Grants.

The Operations and Program Grants are made possible by generous donations to Field of Interest Funds as well as the Quad Cities Community Impact Fund. The grants make up the Community Foundation’s largest competitive grantmaking cycle each year.

25 Sep 2025

Malik and K Khaliq and Family Presenting Sponsors of NAMIWalks Greater Mississippi Valley 2025

By Lori Leipold

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 25, 2025) — For the third year in a row, NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley has a generous partner in supporting its biggest fundraiser of the year. NAMIWalks is the Quad Cities’ largest mental-health advocacy and awareness event, and it’s also NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley’s biggest source of unrestricted funds for its free, nationally-developed education and support groups for those living with mental-health conditions, and their families and friends.

25 Sep 2025

The Diane and Late Hunt Harris Family Makes $10 Million Gift to Quad Cities Community Foundation

By Megan Wright

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 25, 2025) — The Diane and late Hunt Harris family is making a transformative, historic $10 million endowment gift to permanently name the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s Hunt and Diane Harris Center for Nonprofit Excellence.

23 Sep 2025

$20,000 Grant Award Celebration for Local Non-Profit, Heart of Hope September 24, 11:30AM

By Marie Young

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 23, 2025) — Royal Neighbors of America, one of the nation’s oldest and fastest growing women-led fraternal life insurance organizations, has named Lynda Sargent, Founder and President of Heart of Hope Ministries, as a 2025 Nation of Neighbors℠ empowerment award recipient.

15 Sep 2025

YWCA Quad Cities Joins National Diaper Bank Network and Alliance for Period Supplies

By Jennifer Walker

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 15, 2025) — YWCA Quad Cities is proud to announce membership in both the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) and Alliance for Period Supplies (APS).

12 Sep 2025

State Representative Gregg Johnson Announces Distribution of D72 Community Grants

By Elle Peoples

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 12, 2025) — State Representative Gregg Johnson (D-72) has announced $500K in District 72 Community Grants will be awarded to local non-profit organizations serving the Quad Cities region. These funds will provide critical support at a time when demand for services far outpaces available resources.

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