23 Mar 2015

Spring Benefit Sale

By Sister Mary Ann Vogel, CHM

Humility of Mary Housing, Inc. (HMHI) will hold its Spring semi-annual Fresh Start Benefit Sale Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25  from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The sale is at the HMHI office and donation center located at 3805 Mississippi Avenue, Davenport.

This sale continues a 25 year tradition of providing a large selection of gently used or new items, all in working condition, including house wares, bedding, toys, jewelry, gift items, furniture, books, games, clothing and much more.  This sale is known for the quality of items, the great values and the friendly staff.

Donations for this sale can be dropped off Monday through Friday any time between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.  Humility of Mary Housing has 47 apartments that are used for families in the program and there is a great need for single beds, dressers and sofas to help furnish these apartments.  These items can also be taken to the office and donation center.    Donations are accepted throughout the year.

Donated items that cannot be used to furnish apartments or by the families are put in the sale and all proceeds are used by Humility of Mary Housing, Inc. to purchase beds and dressers and other program needs.  Through the program lives get turned around, children learn there is a different way to live and parents are provided with opportunities upon which they build the foundation for a greater future for their families.
17 Mar 2015

Rock Island Library Hosts Volunteer Coffee March 20

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: The Rock Island Public Library will host a volunteer coffee for current and prospective library volunteers at 9:30 am on Friday, March 20 at the Rock Island 30/31 Branch bookstore, 3059 30th Street, Rock Island.

The event will include a discussion of current and upcoming volunteer opportunities available at the three locations of the Rock Island Public Library. Opportunities include book sale needs and helping with the library's "Every Hero Has a Story" summer reading program. Coffee and donuts will be served.

For more upcoming library events, visit library locations or the website at www.rockislandlibrary.org, follow Rock Island Library on Facebook or Twitter or call 309-732-READ (7323).

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Calendar of library programs: http://rockislandlibrary.evanced.info/signup/eventcalendar.aspx

11 Mar 2015

WHO DOESN'T love a Surprise? Announcing a Surprise Auction at The Salvation Army's Moline Heritage Temple Corps

By Rick Martin

Moline, IL - The Salvation Army Heritage Temple Corps located at 2200 - 5th Avenue, Moline, will be hosting their Annual Surprise Auction on Friday, March 20th.  A Soup Supper costs $5 and begins at 6:00pm.  The auction's admission is free and begins at 7:00pm.

Lieutenants Holly and Gregory Ehler will use the auction proceeds to help fund the programs at the Moline Heritage Temple Corps.  Please call the Corps at 309-764-6996 with any questions.

About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in London in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for more than 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar The Salvation Army spends is used to support local services.
09 Mar 2015

Dwyer & Michaels 25 Years - "Dorks Forever!" Habitat for Humanity House Build

By Rick Martin
2015 marks 25 years on the air in the Quad Cities for The Dwyer & Michaels Morning radio show.  In today's fickle media landscape this is an amazing accomplishment.  Over the years the 'Guys' have built incredible loyalty due to their selfless promotion of their Quad Cities Fans and not themselves.  "The show is about our listeners, not us", according to Greg Dwyer.  "We truly believe the audience is the star."

2015 will be a celebration of Dwyer & Michaels in the Quad Cities.  As part of this celebration 97X and Dwyer & Michaels are going to build a house!  That's right in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, the Guys are building a house to benefit a deserving family identified by Habitat.  

As part of this project Townsquare Media of Quad Cities, the parent company of 97X is donating a city lot on Perry St. in Davenport for the house to be built.  

The house will be built with the help of many QCA contractors, suppliers and friends of the Dwyer & Michaels Show.  Ground breaking will take place in early May.  "What makes this so cool is the actual lot Townsquare is donating is right behind the Rock & Roll Mansion where we do the show every day!" Says Bill Michaels.

The house will be built in 25 weeks to commemorate "25 Years of Dorkdom" and can be viewed from a
24-hour webcam perched on the Rock & Roll Mansion on 97X.com.  For information on this historic event contact:

Joe Cook - Townsquare Media Quad Cities

Joe.Cook@townsquaremedia.com

Dougal Nelson, Director of Development - Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities

Dougal.nelson@habitatqc.org
03 Mar 2015

Marshalls supports the fight against Alzheimer's disease

By Alzheimer's Association
For the third consecutive year, Marshalls stores nationwide are getting involved in the fight to end Alzheimer's. Shoppers who visit a Marshalls store between March 1-14* can donate $1, $5 or $10 to the Alzheimer's Association® at checkout to help support our vision of a world without Alzheimer's disease®.

Marshalls' campaign is part of the company's multiyear commitment to raise awareness and funds to help wipe out Alzheimer's disease.

Thank you, Marshalls!

* From March 1 to March 14, 100 percent of donations made at checkout will benefit the Alzheimer's Association.

For more information: http://www.alz.org/marshalls.asp
27 Feb 2015

Grant Applications Now Being Accepted

By Dave Geenen

The Doris and Victor Day Foundation is now accepting grant application from non-profit agencies that serve Rock Island and Scott Counties for its 2015 grant cycle. Grant applications are due May 1, 2015. Applications can be found at www.dayfoundation.org or by contacting the office at 309-788-2300. The Foundation staff is available to consult or answer any questions prior to the due date.

Doris and Victor Day, of Rock Island, principal owners of Bear Manufacturing bequeathed $10 million in their wills to a grant making foundation for the betterment of a community in which they lived and loved. Since their death, more than $19 million has been distributed to local nonprofits who aid in making our community a better place. Members of the Board are: William Stengel, President; Pr. Stacie Fidlar, Vice-President; Daniel Fetes, Treasurer; Kai Swanson, Secretary; Walter Braud, Member at Large; Samuel Gilman and Charles Wilson; Directors Emeritus.

For more information, please contact the office at 309-788-2300 or dave@dayfoundation.org

27 Feb 2015

THE MOLINE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES DEADLINE FOR GRANTS SUBMISSION

By Linda Martin

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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27 Feb 2015

#GiveWhatFireTakes

By Lauri Rheinhart

Fire takes. And, when fire takes a house, it also takes everything that makes a house a home. Your clothes and the shoes you wear every day. Your most precious possessions. Your security. Your dignity. All incinerated in minutes. Help the Red Cross #GiveWhatFireTakes.

Approximately every 8 minutes the Red Cross responds to a disaster, including home fires. The need is constant. You can help people affected by disasters big and small by making a gift to American Red Cross Disaster Relief.

Today, your dollars could provide the important items a family needs:
  • $10 can provide 2 blankets
  • $30 could provide 2 installed smoke detectors
  • $100 can provide shoes and clothes
  • $550 in immediate financial assistance to one family
Thank you for being a part of the American Red Cross.  And thank you for taking our mission to heart - to relieve suffering wherever and whenever it happens.
24 Feb 2015

Portion of sales to benefit Gift for Life, The Painted Turtle, and Girls Inc.

By Perry Piekarski

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.

17 Feb 2015

TRIVIA NIGHT BENEFIT FOR CAMP COURAGEOUS

By Jared Johnson
MONTICELLO, IA - On Saturday, March 14, 2015 Camp Courageous will hold a Trivia Night from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m at the Knights of Columbus building located at 5650 Kacena Ave. in Marion, IA.

Trivia Night, sponsored by Above and Beyond Home Health and Hospice, will have the theme of "Through the Decades".  There will be ten rounds with ten questions each round ranging from sports, to news, and pop culture from the 1920's to today.  People from the public can form teams of 8 people. Each team can bring their own snacks to share with their group. A cash bar will be offered by the Knights of Columbus. Cost for the Trivia Night is $10.00 per person or $80.00 per table.  Reserve a table today by calling Amanda at 319-465-5916 ext 2210 or e-mail amanda@campcourageous.org. Seating is limited. All proceeds from this event goes to benefit Camp Courageous.

Camp Courageous is a year-round recreational facility for individuals with special needs and is run on donations, without government assistance, formal sponsorship, or paid fundraisers.  Nearly 7,000 individuals with special needs were served in 2014.  

For more information contact Camp Courageous at (319) 465-5916 Ext. 2210 or visit www.campcourageous.org.

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