Rock Island, IL - The Iowa Quad Cities Rotary Club provided a generous $2,000 grant to Christian Care to ensure that children who arrive with their mother at Christian Care's domestic violence shelter will have the opportunity to take part in the Awakening Children to Empowerment (ACE) Program that is designed to assist children who have witnessed or been a victim of domestic violence. As a result of their participation in the ACE program, these children will be able to begin the healing process. They will work through many of the feelings and experiences they have encountered and make positive changes emotionally, socially, physically and behaviorally so they may begin to move past their trauma and face the future in safety and hope.

Rock Island, IL - The Moline Foundation has awarded a $3,500 grant to Christian Care to help support their domestic violence shelter's 24-hour crisis hotline. Through their crisis hotline, Christian Care assists some of the most vulnerable populations in our community?those experiencing domestic violence and abuse, homelessness, or a mental health crisis; those contemplating suicide; and those facing other types of emergencies. Christian Care's 24-hour crisis hotline serves callers needing to talk to a real-life, caring person who is able to offer hope, counseling and resource information. According to Christian care's CEO, Dr. Elaine Winter, "One call can literally mean the difference between life and death for those in danger, so this grant is very much appreciated."

A grants submission deadline has been announced by the Moline Foundation. Non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply if they serve the citizens of Moline and the surrounding region, including the Quad Cities.

All materials necessary to receive funds are due in The Moline Foundation offices by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 or must be postmarked by or on Wednesday, September 30, 2015.

Any non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, including those who have never received Moline Foundation funding in the past, is welcome to apply.

An application should consist of eleven 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.

The Moline Foundation offices are located at the Deere-Wiman House, 817 11th Avenue, Moline, Illinois.

The tournament will consist of three 30 minute games for a fast-moving night of wordplay and fun. Players can sign up as a team or as individuals, and be matched with a team if desired, in beginner/intermediate or advanced/expert divisions.

Registration is open to ages 12 and up and is $20 per player. For extra luck, players may buy a peek at a word list, get help from an expert, or purchase a blank tile. Each legal cheat is $5. Players may bring their own Scrabble game, or use a supplied board. To register, call 309-752-2014 or email riplfoundation@gmail.com by Sept. 7.

Mama Compton's, 1725 2nd Avenue, has generously donated the use of their restaurant for the night. Meals and drinks will be available for sale before and during the event.

For more details about the Rock Island Public Library Foundation, and opportunities to give, please call 309-732-7326 or email RIPLFoundation@gmail.com.

For more information about the Rock Island Library, call 309-732-READ (7323), visit the library website at www.rockislandlibrary.org, or follow the library's Facebook and Twitter sites.

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About the Rock Island Public Library Foundation: The Rock Island Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that was established nearly 30 years ago to support the valuable extras that go far beyond the library's city supported budget.

About the Rock Island Public Library: Founded in 1872, the Rock Island Public Library provides resources to enhance personal achievement and stimulate the imagination through the Main, 30/31 and Southwest Branches, community outreach efforts, and online opportunities.