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 Tuesday, March 31, 2015 or must be postmarked by or on Tuesday, March 31, 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.

The Moline Foundation, founded in 1953, is a community foundation which provides grants to health, human services, education, workforce development, the arts and other charitable organizations which benefit the citizens of Moline and the surrounding area, including the Quad Cities region in both Iowa and Illinois. Counties served by the Moline Foundation include Scott County in Iowa and Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, Warren, Henderson, and McDonough Counties in Illinois. The Moline Foundation receives and administers charitable gifts and works with citizens to achieve their goals to improve the community.

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Verona, NJ - February 20, 2015

Chavez for Charity, a leading fashion accessories company supporting some of today's most important and necessary charitable initiatives, is pleased to announce three new charity partners: Gift for Life, The Painted Turtle, and Girls Inc.

As of January 1, 2015, 25% of the gross profit from the sales of select bracelets and necklaces will benefit these three non-profit organizations.

"We deeply appreciate Julie and Joe's unique dedication to charitable causes and their tireless work ethic," says Stu Teller, chair of the Gift for Life board. "Chavez for Charity has quickly become a tremendous success story because of their leadership and vision."

Gift for Life was founded in 1992 by a small group of gift industry professionals who felt compelled to respond to the tragic loss of talented friends and colleagues to AIDS. With each Signature Collection black bracelet and black necklace sold, 25% of the gross profit will be donated to Gift for Life.

The Painted Turtle seeks to reach beyond illness, to inspire children with life-threatening diseases to become their greater selves. With each CfC Kids multi-colored bracelet sold, 25% of the gross profit will be donated to The Painted Turtle.

Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, providing more than 138,000 girls across the U.S. and Canada with life-changing experiences and real solutions to the unique issues girls face. With each CfC Kids pink bracelet sold, 25% of the gross profit will be donated to Girls Inc.

Chavez for Charity was founded in 2013 by fashion jewelry designer Julie Marie Chavez and Joe Cerbo. To date, they have donated over $400,000 to their various partner charities.

Featured on the TODAY Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda, in Better Homes and Gardens magazine, and in numerous other print and online publications, Chavez for Charity jewelry can be found in over 2,000 leading retail locations throughout the United States, as well as online at chavezforcharity.com.

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About Chavez for Charity

Chavez for Charity was founded in early 2013 by jewelry designer Julie Marie Chavez and Joe Cerbo. Through the sale of a colorful assortment of fashion accessories, Chavez for Charity's mission is to raise money and awareness for over 20 of today's most important and necessary charitable initiatives. CfC donates 25% of the gross profit from the sale of their products to organizations like Partners In Health, Water.org, V-Day, Best Friends Animal Society, Gift for Life, Pencils of Promise and STOMP Out Bullying.

More information is available at chavezforcharity.com.

More than 13,000 Girl Scouts are gearing up for an unprecedented cookie season.

Cookie sales begin Friday, February 13, 2015.

With the addition of cookie sales online, organizers expect this year to be busy.

"Our online sales are a convenient addition to our traditional cookie booths and door-to-door sales. Our customers will now be able to order their favorite Thin Mints or Caramel deLites from the comfort of their own home, or they can depend on local Girl Scouts to sell cookies at their front door," said Nikki Habben, Chief Operating Officer at Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.

Girl Scouts aren't required to participate in the 100-year old cookie program, but more than 13,000 girls in the Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois council have chosen to participate in the largest girl-led business in the world.

"Thousands of girls participate in this program because it really challenges them to learn skills they'll use the rest of their lives like goal setting and money management," said Habben.

Proceeds from each box are used to support local programs offered within the council.

To find your nearest box of Girl Scout cookies, go to www.GirlScoutCookies.org.

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