08 Jan 2015

THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CONTRIBUTES $8,000 TO CHURCHES UNITED HUNGER MINISTRY

By Rhonda Johnson

Churches United of the Quad City Area has received an $8,000.00 contribution from The Canadian Pacific Railway, as part of its Holiday Train Hunger program. This donation adds much needed support to Churches United's Hunger Ministry in the Quad City Area.

The Holiday Hunger Train rolled through the Quad Cities on December 5, 2014, stopping in Davenport to entertain hundreds of spectators and present this donation to Churches United.

Churches United operates 26 food pantries and 3 hot meal sites in the Quad Cities, and Winnie's Place, a shelter serving women (and their children) who are homeless and/or victims of domestic violence.

Churches United has a 54-year history of reaching out to our community. Its 134 member churches represent 50,000 people from 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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08 Jan 2015

The Salvation Army of the Quad Cities has $20,000 Gap to Reach Red Kettle Campaign Goal

By Holly Nomura

The $760,000 fund-raising goal accounts for approximately 60 percent of the Quad Cities Salvation Army's operating budget. The funds will help The Salvation Army meet the demand for services for shelter, food, clothing and other basic human needs here in the Quad Cities.

"The Salvation Army's work is simply not possible without the people of this community who believe in what we do. This final $20,000 is extremely important - this amount of money could provide for all the meals served to the children and their parents at the shelter. Or it could allow us to provide housing and casework to 20 homeless families for two months at the Family Service Center," said Major Gary Felton, Quad Cities Coordinator.

With just a few weeks left, The Salvation Army encourages the community to share what they can with people who have so little.

Mail checks to: The Salvation Army, 301 W. 6^th Street, Davenport, IA 52803

Credit card giving: 1-800-SAL-ARMY or www.salvationarmyqc.org.

If you are interested in learning more about The Salvation Army, its programs in the community and how you can help, please call Holly Nomura at 563-271-7933.

07 Jan 2015

THE MELVIN MCKAY TRUST AWARDS GRANT TO CHURCHES UNITED

By Rhonda Johnson

Churches United of the Quad City Area has received a $4,000.00 grant from The Melvin McKay Trust. This award supports the direct services that Churches United provides in the Quad City Area.

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30 Dec 2014

The Salvation Army in Quad Cities Still Needs over $100,000 to Reach the 2014 Red Kettle Goal

By Holly Nomura

Quad Cities, USA - On Christmas Eve the bells at the Red Kettles finished ringing, but the goal has not yet been met. Currently, The Salvation Army in the Quad Cities has raised 86% of their goal with $655,000. Another $105,000 needs to be raised in order to meet the $760,000 goal. This goal is about 60% of the annual operating budget which helps provide homeless family shelter, transitional housing, a community meal program, rent and utility assistance, supplemental food boxes, nursing home visits, youth character building programs i.e. summer camps, and various other social services.

"This community's generosity has amazed me - the coins, dollars, checks and 3 gold coins have added up to $400,000!" said Major Gary Felton. "On Christmas Eve alone, the Red Kettles brought in $18,552 ... but we still need help! We encourage everyone to consider making their year-end donations to The Salvation Army to help make sure that we're able to continue offering various services to those hurting in our community."

The large Red Kettles will be inside the malls until January 5th and small Red Kettles are still standing on counters at the following stores throughout the Quad Cities: Hungry Hobo, Express Lane, Hy-Vee Gas Stations, Mother Hubbard Cupboards and Papa Johns.

For your gift to be tax-deductible in 2014, your envelopes need to be post-parked by December 31st. To make your year-end contributions today to help reach their goal you can mail your donations to 301 W. 6th Street, Davenport, IA 52803 or to give by credit card call 1-800-SAL-ARMY or go online to www.salvationarmyqc.org.

If you are interested in learning more about The Salvation Army, its programs in the community and how you can help, please call 563-271-7933.

29 Dec 2014

American Cancer Society's Discovery Shop in Bettendorf is planning their annual "It's Sumer Somewhere - A Cruise Wear Event" Thursday, January 8th

By Rick Martin

We are ready to warm things up! The Bettendorf Discovery Shop in Cumberland Square invites you to join them Thursday, January 8th as they debut their cruise wear collection. Men's and Women's warm weather clothing of all kinds, shoes, accessories, and lots of fun things for your home will be waiting for you. If you are planning a vacation, a cruise, or are just plain tired of your winter clothing; join us for a chance to purchase a wonderful fresh spring wardrobe.

The shop welcomes donations of gently used or new men's and women's clothing, accessories, jewelry, collectibles, and items for the home. Donations are accepted any time the shop is open and a tax receipt is always available.

The Discovery Shop is owned and operated by the American Cancer Society with the proceeds going for cancer research, education, patient services, and advocacy. The shop is an upscale resale shop selling gently used items all donated by the community. The shop is staffed with over 80 volunteers, but would be thrilled to have a few extra hands. If you are interested in volunteering ask us about it next time you are in the shop. All clothing is cleaned and ironed before it is sold. All dry cleaning is donated by Burke Dry Cleaners.

Regular shop hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 5 pm, Thursday 10 am to 7 pm, and Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.

22 Dec 2014

WQPT'S ANNUAL CHAMPAGNE ON THE ROCKS COMING JANUARY 30

By Rick Martin

MOLINE, IL -- WQPT, Quad Cities PBS will hold their 14th annual Champagne on the Rocks Gala on Friday, Jan. 30, in the Gold Room at Hotel Blackhawk.

The Presenting Sponsor for Champagne on the Rocks is The Singh Group/Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.

"We are delighted that Tony Singh and his organization continue to be such great supporters of WQPT," said WQPT General Manager Mary Pruess.

Champagne on the Rocks is WQPT's premiere fundraising event featuring dinner, live and silent auctions, musical entertainment and the chance to win a piece of jewelry valued at over $2,500.

"We have some surprises for our guests this year," said Bea Brasel, special events coordinator for the station. "Typically someone wins a diamond, but this year we are offering the winner a chance to pick from six extraordinary pieces of jewelry donated by Expressions Jewelry."

To view a complete list of auction items log on to wqpt.org. For further information, or make a reservation to attend Champagne on the Rocks, call (309) 764-2400 or log on to wqpt.org.

Sponsors for the event include : Gold Sponsor - The Singh Group/Merrill Lynch Wealth Management; Silver Sponsor - Hotel Blackhawk; Jewel Sponsor - Expressions Jewelers.

The Champagne on the Rocks Committee members are Darcey Boone, Amanda Motto, Kanu Priya, Aleeza Singh, Brooke Terronez and Amy Trimble.

WQPT is a public media service of Western Illinois University Quad Cities located in Moline, IL.

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19 Dec 2014

VON MAUR Sponsors 4th Annual Red Kettle Match Days

By Holly Nomura

On Friday and Saturday, December 19^th and 20^th

Quad Cities, USA: The Salvation Army is pleased to announce that VON MAUR, the locally owned fashion department store, will sponsor the fourth annual Red Kettle Match Days this weekend.

On December 19^th and 20^th, VON MAUR will make a dollar-for-dollar match to Quad Cities red kettle donations at Northpark and Southpark Malls. The five locations include three 4-foot tall red kettles inside the malls and the two regular kettles outside the mall.

There is a great need for the services of The Salvation Army in the Quad Cities. Many of our neighbors hold down one or more jobs, yet struggle greatly to pay monthly bills that provide the very basics for their families. Donations are needed to help meet this campaign's goal of $760,000. The Salvation Army asks the community to take VON MAUR up on their challenge in order to maximize gifts made to The Salvation Army of the Quad Cities.

Jim von Maur states, "We have always appreciated the work of The Salvation Army and are proud to help support their good work in the community again this year."

Major Gary Felton, Quad Cities Coordinator is "so pleased to partner again with such a notable and admired business in our community. This match is so important to us as we try to close the gap of the remaining $280,000 needed to make our goal."

The Red Kettle campaign provides 60% of the annual budget used by The Salvation Army to provide people with their basic needs, warm shelter and nutritious food, new life skills, character building - anything necessary to help community members achieve healthy, productive living.

16 Dec 2014

The Salvation Army Announces the RED KETTLE Eats & Treats Campaign

By Holly Nomura

Quad Cities, USA: The Salvation Army is pleased to announce the RED KETTLE Eats & Treats Campaign. Generous restaurants, both locally-owned and national chains, will donate a portion of their proceeds to The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign starting December 16th.

The community is asked to dine at the following restaurants in the upcoming days. Diners will be helping someone at a Salvation Army program to have a fresh, hot, nutritious meal. Annually, The Salvation Army's Family Service Center serves 85,000 meals to people in need.

Please remember to mention The Salvation Army when you make your purchase.

Tuesday, December 16: Chic-fil-A

2945 E. 53^rd Street, Davenport, IA

5% of proceeds 4pm -8pm

Wednesday, December 17: Sippis Restaurant

406 West 2nd Street, Davenport, IA

5% of proceeds 11am - 2pm

Thursday, December 18: Whitey's Ice Cream

All 8 Quad Cities Locations

5% of proceeds all day

Monday, December 22: Buffalo Wild Wings

Both Davenport and Moline Locations

5% of Proceeds all day

Tuesday, December 23: Papa Murphy's Take 'N'Bake Pizza

All 5 Quad Cities Locations

10% of Proceeds all day

If you are interested in learning more about The Salvation Army of the Quad Cities programs, please call Holly at 563-271-7933.

15 Dec 2014

RIVER BEND FOODBANK HIRES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

By Caren Laughlin

DAVENPORT, IA: River Bend Foodbank is pleased to announce that Michael P Miller, Shaker Heights, Ohio, has been hired to lead the Foodbank as Executive Director. He replaces founding Executive Director, Tom Laughlin, who is retiring after 33 years of service. Mike will start at River Bend January 19.

Mike has an extensive background in food bank management, previously serving as Vice President of Operations for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. Prior to that, Mike was COO for the Gleaner's Food Bank of Indiana. He grew up in Indianapolis and holds degrees in Computer and Electrical Engineering and an MBA, both from Purdue University. He has served not-for-profit organizations for the past 10 years, first as a church administrator, and for the past six years in food banking.

"I am excited to be joining River Bend Foodbank," Mike said. "I am convinced that if a community comes together to get all available food to those in need, no one would go hungry. River Bend has been a symbol of hope for over 300 feeding programs throughout a 22 county service area in Iowa and Illinois."

Mike has family in the Quad Cities area. His father is the retired pastor of First Congregational Church in Moline and currently serves as Chaplain of the Moline Police Department. Mike and his wife, Andrea have three children, two of whom are adult and one who will be moving to the area.

"The Board could not be more pleased that the Foodbank will be under the leadership of someone as experienced and passionate about solving hunger as Mike is," says John Weber, River Bend Foodbank Board President.

10 Dec 2014

ANGEL TREE TOYS still urgently needed

By Holly Nomura

Quad Cities, USA: The Salvation Army is desperately seeking enough toys to save Christmas for thousands of less fortunate children in the Quad Cities. The 2014 Angel Tree Toy Drive ends in just 7 days on Monday, December 15th. Only a small fraction of the toys needed have been collected.

The Salvation Army encourages people to add just one more child to their Christmas list...a child living in poverty.

ANGEL TREE Toy Collection Trees are located at all four Quad Cities Wal-Marts, Schnucks Market, NorthPark Mall (JCPenney Court) and SouthPark Mall (JCPenney Court) and ends December 15^th. Mall times are 11am - 8pm daily, and 11am -- 5pm on Sunday.

Major Gary Felton, Quad Cities Coordinator for The Salvation Army, states that "Close to 1,500 families are depending on us. Every child in our community should wake up Christmas morning to a new toy. This final week's hard work will hopefully be enough so we can let children know they are special on Christmas morning!"

Last year, thousands of toys were displayed at The Salvation Army's Toy Shop on the Christmas Assistance distribution days. Parents are able to "shop" for their child's gift, and also receive a food box with the ingredients for a Christmas dinner. This program has been in the Quad Cities for decades.

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THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CONTRIBUTES $8,000 TO CHURCHES UNITED HUNGER MINISTRY

The Salvation Army of the Quad Cities has $20,000 Gap to Reach Red Kettle Campaign Goal

THE MELVIN MCKAY TRUST AWARDS GRANT TO CHURCHES UNITED

The Salvation Army in Quad Cities Still Needs over $100,000 to Reach the 2014 Red Kettle Goal

American Cancer Society's Discovery Shop in Bettendorf is planning their annual "It's Sumer Somewhere - A Cruise Wear Event" Thursday, January 8th

WQPT'S ANNUAL CHAMPAGNE ON THE ROCKS COMING JANUARY 30

VON MAUR Sponsors 4th Annual Red Kettle Match Days

Quad Cities, USA: The Salvation Army is pleased to announce that VON MAUR, the locally owned fashion department store, will sponsor the fourth annual Red Kettle Match Days this weekend.

On December 19^th and 20^th, VON MAUR will make a dollar-for-dollar match to Quad Cities red kettle donations at Northpark and Southpark Malls. The five locations include three 4-foot tall red kettles inside the malls and the two regular kettles outside the mall.

Jim von Maur states, "We have always appreciated the work of The Salvation Army and are proud to help support their good work in the community again this year."

Major Gary Felton, Quad Cities Coordinator is "so pleased to partner again with such a notable and admired business in our community. This match is so important to us as we try to close the gap of the remaining $280,000 needed to make our goal."

The Red Kettle campaign provides 60% of the annual budget used by The Salvation Army to provide people with their basic needs, warm shelter and nutritious food, new life skills, character building - anything necessary to help community members achieve healthy, productive living.

The Salvation Army Announces the RED KETTLE Eats & Treats Campaign

RIVER BEND FOODBANK HIRES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ANGEL TREE TOYS still urgently needed

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Quad Cities, USA: The Salvation Army is pleased to announce that VON MAUR, the locally owned fashion department store, will sponsor the fourth annual Red Kettle Match Days this weekend.

On December 19th and 20th, VON MAUR will make a dollar-for-dollar match to Quad Cities red kettle donations at Northpark and Southpark Malls. The five locations include three 4-foot tall red kettles inside the malls and the two regular kettles outside the mall.

Jim von Maur states, "We have always appreciated the work of The Salvation Army and are proud to help support their good work in the community again this year."

Major Gary Felton, Quad Cities Coordinator is "so pleased to partner again with such a notable and admired business in our community. This match is so important to us as we try to close the gap of the remaining $280,000 needed to make our goal."

The Red Kettle campaign provides 60% of the annual budget used by The Salvation Army to provide people with their basic needs, warm shelter and nutritious food, new life skills, character building - anything necessary to help community members achieve healthy, productive living.

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On December 19^th and 20^th, VON MAUR will make a dollar-for-dollar match to Quad Cities red kettle donations at Northpark and Southpark Malls. The five locations include three 4-foot tall red kettles inside the malls and the two regular kettles outside the mall.