14 May 2015

THE CLARISSA C. COOK RETIREMENT HOME DONATES TO CHURCHES UNITED

By Rhonda Johnson

Churches United of the Quad City Area has received a $10,000.00 donation from The Clarissa C. Cook Retirement Home.  The Home has been closed, and the board generously gifted Churches United "in appreciation of the work you do to assist so many Quad City citizens." 

We are extremely grateful for this gift, and will use it to continue our missions.

Churches United has a 53-year history of reaching out to our community.  Its 136 member churches represent 50,000 people from the Quad City Area.  As well as 26 food pantries and 3 hot meal sites, Churches United also operates Winnie's Place, a shelter for women (with or without children) who are homeless and/or victims of domestic violence.  For information about services offered, or ways to support Churches United, call 563-332-5002, or visit our website at www.CUQCA.org.

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11 May 2015

28th Annual "Cruisin' for Camp Courageous"

By Rick Martin
Camp Courageous will hold the 28th annual "Cruisin' for Camp Courageous" on Sunday May17, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Presented by the Cedar Valley Street Rods, it is one of Iowa's largest charity Car Shows featuring hundreds of show cars, race cars, motorcycles and trucks. Located at Camp Courageous just southeast of Monticello IA, this is a family event with a large silent and live auction, food, music, and a huge craft show. The Poker Walk is back with prizes for drawing the best hands.  Pin striping demonstrations will be available and kids will love the games, prizes, and camp's bouncy house! Also, the Camp Courageous train will be on the track to offer rides for all ages. Car enthusiasts from everywhere will want to attend this event with all proceeds going to Camp Courageous.
Pre-registration is open until May 12th for $10 per vehicle.  Registration after that date and the day of the show is $15.  Cars registration on the day of the event runs from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.  Participating cars receive 2 passes for the show.
Admission is $5.00 for adults. Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. This fee will admit you to all events including the car show, entertainment, and much more. Free parking is available.
Camp Courageous is a year-round recreational facility for individuals with special needs, serving nearly 7,000 in 2014. It is run on donations, without government assistance, formal sponsorship, or paid fundraisers. Camp Courageous is located at 12007 190th Street, Monticello, IA 52310. From US Highway 151, take exit 65 and follow the signs. The camp is located about five miles south-west of Monticello.
Camp Courageous™ is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization run on donations.
PO Box 418, 12007 190th St, Monticello IA 52310-0418 • 319-465-5916
06 May 2015

THE MARY IVA GITTENS KNOUSE CHARITABLE TRUST AWARDS GRANTS TO CHURCHES UNITED

By Rhonda Johnson

Churches United of the Quad City Area has received a $1,700.00 grant from The Mary Iva Gittens Knouse Charitable Trust, in support of its Hunger Program in the Quad City Area and another $1,700.00 grant from The Mary Iva Gittens Knouse Charitable Trust, in support of its Shelter Program in the Quad City Area.

Churches United has a 53-year history of reaching out to our community.  Its 136 member churches represent 50,000 people from the Quad City Area.  As well as 26 food pantries and 3 hot meal sites, Churches United also operates Winnie's Place, a shelter for women (with or without children) who are homeless and/or victims of domestic violence.  For information about services offered, or ways to support Churches United, call 563-332-5002, or visit our website at www.CUQCA.org.

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06 May 2015

THE HAROLD R. BECHTEL CHARITABLE TRUST AWARDS GRANT TO CHURCHES UNITED

By Rhonda Johnson

Churches United of the Quad City Area has received a $5,000.00 grant from The Harold R. Bechtel Charitable Trust, in support of its Hunger Programs in the Quad City Area.

Churches United has a 53-year history of reaching out to our community.  Its 136 member churches represent 50,000 people from the Quad City Area.  As well as 26 food pantries and 3 hot meal sites, Churches United also operates Winnie's Place, a shelter for women (with or without children) who are homeless and/or victims of domestic violence.  For information about services offered, or ways to support Churches United, call 563-332-5002, or visit our website at www.CUQCA.org.

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05 May 2015

PAUL McCARTNEY MEETS ELVIS BENEFIT PERFORMANCE FOR CAMP COURAGEOUS

By Charlie Becker

Saturday, May 16th, 2015 • 5:30 PM - Monticello Eagles Club

MONTICELLO, IOWA - Camp Courageous is hosting a unique fund raiser, a special performance by tribute artist Matt King in "Paul McCartney meets Elvis." The event will take place Saturday, May 16 beginning at 6 PM with a spaghetti dinner at the Monticello Eagle's Club located at 102 Lindner Court. Doors open at 5:30 and the show starts at 7:00. tickets are $30.00 and are available by calling Sheri Lampe at 319-465-5916 ext. 2170 or e-mail: slampe@campcourageous.org

Matt King is ranked as one of the top Elvis tribute artists. Matt has been featured on national television, in magazines, been in several movies, and has won first place in many Elvis tribute contests.

Camp Courageous is a year-round recreational and respite care facility for individuals with special needs run on donations. Camp Courageous will touch the lives of 7,000 individuals with special needs this year.

04 May 2015

DISASTER RESPONSE UPDATE

By Lauri Rheinhart

I wanted to share a few updates on our disaster relief work in just the last 5 days. The American Red Cross is working with the Nepal Red Cross and our international counterparts to respond to the catastrophic earthquake in Nepal.

Reports vary, but more than 5,000 people have been killed in Nepal, Tibet, Bangladesh and at the Nepal-China border, with some 10,000 more injured. Many are feared trapped under rubble and, tragically, the number of casualties is expected to rise.

In addition to joining the relief efforts in Nepal, the Red Cross continues to respond to emergencies happening in communities near you, and prepare for more to come.

Severe flooding and tornadoes in parts of the United States have already ushered in spring storm season. The Red Cross is providing shelter and assistance for the community residents who need it.

Numerous multi-unit home fires impacted families this week across the country. Our volunteers and employees were on the scene right away to provide comfort, food, gift cards to purchase clean clothes, and help with next steps toward rebuilding lives.

This past week has been devastating for so many families. We're humbled by the ongoing support of the Red Cross community, because it's times like these when your commitment can truly change the lives of people who are suffering.  

We are so grateful to all of you who have donated, your support is making an incredible impact for those in need. If you'd like to support our efforts at home and across the globe, donate to American Red Cross Disaster Relief to help people affected by disasters big and small.
04 May 2015

Modern Woodmen's Join Hands Day project helps Arsenal youth center

By Rick Martin

This past Saturday, May 2, members of the Modern Woodmen of America home office chapter and their families joined local Modern Woodmen youth service club members and members of the US Army Child, Youth & School Services (CYSS) Center on the Rock Island Arsenal to help with upkeep of the CYSS Center.

Volunteers raked leaves, sanitized toys, cleaned playground equipment and maintained the grounds at the center from 8 a.m. and noon. The project supports Join Hands Day, a national day of service sponsored by Modern Woodmen and other fraternal benefit societies.

Join Hands Day, which occurs annually on the first Saturday in May, is the only national day of service designed to bring youths and adults together to plan and implement service projects in their communities. As the generations work side by side, they learn more about each other, sparking a new level of understanding and respect.

Previous Join Hands Day projects undertaken by Quad Cities volunteers include cleaning area food pantries, landscaping the YMCA's Camp Abe Lincoln grounds and providing painting upkeep at various local organizations.

Founded in 1883, Modern Woodmen of America touches lives and secures futures. The fraternal benefit society offers financial products and fraternal member benefits to individuals and families throughout the United States.

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24 Apr 2015

THE TJX FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANT TO CHURCHES UNITED

By Anne Wachal

Churches United of the Quad City Area has received a $5,000.00 grant from The TJX Foundation, in support of Winnie's Place, its Emergency Shelter for Women (and their children).  

Churches United has a 53-year history of reaching out to our community.  Its 136 member churches represent 50,000 people from the Quad City Area.  

As well as Winnie's Place, a shelter for women (with or without children) who are homeless and/or victims of domestic violence, Churches United operates 26 food pantries and 3 hot meal sites in the Quad City Area.  For information about services offered, or ways to support Churches United, call 563-332-5002, or visit our website at www.CUQCA.org.

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20 Apr 2015

Girl Scouts elect Board of Directors

By Abigail Kreun

April 17, 2015 - Bettendorf, Iowa - Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois added three new girl representatives to the Board of Directors at its annual meeting on April 11.

Kasia Luebbe of Taylor Ridge, IL, Mallory Roudabush, Mt. Vernon, IA, and Sierra Pope, Williamsburg, IA, were unanimously elected as girl representatives to the board. Marika Jones, Bettendorf, IA, and Katie Wiedemann, Dubuque, IA, were  were unanimously elected to the Board Development Committee.

Luebbe is a senior at Rockridge High School, Taylor Ridge, Illinois, and has been a Girl Scout for 11 years. She earned the Bronze and Silver Award. She stays active in church, school sports, and plays the guitar and piano.

Roudabush is a sophomore at Mount Vernon Community School, Mt. Vernon, Iowa. She is a long-term Girl Scout who hopes to own her own business one day.

Pope is a sophomore at Williamsburg Jr. High, Williamsburg, Iowa. She enjoys public speaking and acting in her school theatre, and loves working with children.

Jones is a lifetime Girl Scout member. She has been on the Girl Scout board since 2014. She is the President of Trinity Health Foundation. Prior to that, she was a director at the Figge Art Museum and the Iowa State University Foundation.

Wiedemann is the Dubuque Reporter for KCRG TV. She served as a girl board member of the former Little Cloud Council.

For more information about Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, call 800-798-0833 or visit www.girlscoutstoday.org.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois serves girls ages 5-18 in 38 counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois.

Girl Scouts is the premier leadership organization for girls.

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20 Apr 2015

NICK TEDDY FOUNDATION KICKS OFF 4th ANNUAL NICK TEDDY 5K

By Nancy Strub

PORT BYRON, IL - The Nick Teddy Foundation is pleased to announce its fourth annual "Nick Teddy 5k." The event starts at 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 12, 2015, and offers a fun day
for participants and their families.

Held on the Great River Trail along the Mississippi riverfront, the "Nick Teddy 5k" includes races, kid's games and activities, food and entertainment, and a silent auction and raffle. Runners can
enter at https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=121283, and take advantage of a $5.00 discount until May 31, 2015 using the code EARLY5.
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This annual family event is held in memory of Nicholas Theodore Strub, a native of Port Byron, Ill., a 2000 graduate of Riverdale High School, and a 2004 Alumnus of Iowa State University in
Ames, Iowa. Nick fought a courageous battle against the pediatric cancer, Ewing's sarcoma, for more than 5 years, until he died at age 29. In three years, the Nick Teddy 5k has raised over $62,000. Proceeds benefit medical research into Ewing's sarcoma, and help local patients and their families affected by the disease. Several area children and adults currently are affected, and have received assistance to defray costs of travel and lodging during treatment.

Photos and interviews are available for 5k preview stories.

You can find us online at: Nick Teddy Foundation (http://www.NickTeddy.org), at our race website: http://www.NickTeddy5k.com, on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/NickTeddyOrg)
and on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/NickTeddyOrg). Race Director/Contact: Holly Larson 309-798-3081 / foundation@nickteddy.org

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