13 Jan 2014

University of Iowa Women's Basketball Game Benefits Camp Courageous

By Charlie Becker
Help Fill Carver-Hawkeye Arena When the Iowa Woman's Basketball Team Takes on Nebraska... and Benefit Camp Courageous!

Monticello, IA– Camp Courageous has tickets available for purchase for the University of Iowa Women's basketball game versus the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on February 1 at 2 p.m. It is pack Carver Hawkeye Arena Day featuring $1 hot dogs. Tickets for the game are $10 at the door, but Camp Courageous has tickets available for just $3 each. The price drops to only $2 each if purchasing 50 or more tickets.

For more information call 319-465-5916 Ext. 2130, or tickets may be purchased online at www.campcourageous.org. Opportunity to watch a great game and benefit Camp Courageous.

Camp Courageous is a year-round recreational and respite care facility for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, located near Monticello, Iowa. The camp was built and continues to operate on donations, without government support, without formal sponsorship, and without paid fundraisers. In 2013, the camp served over 6,500 individuals with special needs.

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13 Jan 2014

Teens For Jeans...Make A Difference Donate Jeans to Homeless Youth in Our Community

By Rick Martin

Rock Island, IL - One of every three homeless individuals is under the age of eighteen. In recognition of this sad statistic, Aeropostale?a retail clothing store that primarily serves the youth market?is focused on helping homeless youth in need of clothing. Aeropostale is collecting clean, gently used jeans as part of the Teens For Jeans campaign to benefit residents of Christian Care and other needy area youth. Donations of new or gently used jeans of all shapes and sizes are welcome.

The program provides an easy way to pass along jeans that are no longer wanted while making sure that young people in need of clothing do not have to go without. Those wishing to participate in this program can bring the jeans they wish to donate to Aeropostale, located inside of North Park Mall, at 320 W Kimberly Road in Davenport from January 13 through February 6. Christian Care will then distribute them, free of charge, to needy youth in the area.

The Teens For Jeans Campaign is sponsored in part by DoSomething.org the country's largest not-for-profit for young people and social change. DoSomething.org spearheads national campaigns so 13- to 25-year-olds can make an impact - without ever needing money, an adult, or a car. Over 2.4 million people have taken action through DoSomething.org, putting the focus on pressing issue such as bullying, animal cruelty, homelessness and cancer.

Christian Care is transforming the lives of homeless individuals, victims of domestic violence, veterans, men and women coming out of prison, and the mentally ill. Their two facilities?a domestic violence shelter for abused women and children and a rescue mission for homeless men?provide safe shelter, nutritious meals, clothing, counseling, referrals and guidance to those in need. Christian Care's services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week with the goal of nourishing the bodies, minds, hearts and souls of the men, women and children who come seeking a new way of life. Help Christian Care help others; donate now. Call Lindsey at 309-786-5734 for more information, or visit Christian Care's website at www.christiancareqc.org.

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13 Jan 2014

Mallards, Genesis Team to Raise $18,600 for Genesis Flu-Free QC Program

By Brian Lavelle
MOLINE, Ill. (January 11, 2014) - The Quad City Mallards tonight partnered with the Genesis Health Services Foundation to raise $18,600 for the Genesis Flu-Free QC program through a game-worn jersey auction after the Mallards' game against the Arizona Sundogs at the i wireless Center.

The special edition affiliate jerseys worn by the Mallards- who are in their first season as an affiliate of the National Hockey League's Minnesota Wild and the American Hockey League's Iowa Wild- in their 1-0 loss to the Sundogs tonight went up for bid in a live auction immediately following the contest, which was watched by a season high crowd of 5,834.  The jersey of defenseman Mike Monfredo drew a high bid of $1,600.

Over the last 19 years, Mallards jersey auctions have raised well over $700,000 to benefit Genesis Health System charities.  Tonight's auction is the first of two the Mallards will hold this season to benefit the Genesis Health System charities.  Another set of one-of-a-kind game worn jerseys will go up for bid on Saturday night, March 8 after another match-up between the Mallards and Sundogs.

The Mallards return to action next Friday against the Thunder in Wichita.  The Mallards next play at home on Friday, January 31 at 7:05 p.m. against the Tulsa Oilers.  January 31 is another $1 Dog/$1 Beer Night presented by 97X.  $1 hot dogs and beers will be available at iWireless Center concession stands during each of the Mallards' 11 Friday night home games this season.

Tickets for the January 31 game and all Mallards regular season home games can be purchased at the iWireless Center ticket office, Ticketmaster outlets, through ticketmaster.com or through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free at 1-800-745-3000.  The ticket office is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on game days from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the second period.

About Genesis Health System

Genesis Health System, its affiliates and partners offer a full continuum of health care services.  Genesis Health System's affiliates include : acute and tertiary hospital care at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport and DeWitt, Iowa and Genesis Medical Center, Silvis and Aledo in Illinois; home health and hospice services through Genesis VNA and Hospice; Genesis Workplace Services, including occupational health, employee assistance and wellness services for employers and their employees; the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House; senior living facilities offering rehabilitation and long-term care; Genesis Health Group, with more than 170 primary care physicians and specialists; a Family Practice Residency program; Genesis Psychology Associates; three Convenient Care clinics; and Genesis Home Medical Equipment.  Partners include the Genesis Medical Park, Crow Valley, Genesis Imaging Centers and Spring Street Surgical Center, Davenport. Genesis Health System serves a 10-county area of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.  Genesis also manages Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. For more information, visit www.genesishealth.com.

13 Jan 2014

Haiti: Four Years Later

By David Meltzer
January 12, 2010 was a day unlike Haiti had ever seen. When a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Port-au-Prince, Haiti, generous donors responded immediately to provide lifesaving emergency relief to millions of Haitians and to begin the long and difficult process of rebuilding.

Today, four years later, we reflect on the road to recovery which has been made possible by the incredibly resilient spirit of the Haitian people and the commitment of volunteers and supporters like you.

Here are some of the ways donations given in response to the Haiti earthquake have been put to work:
  • 665,000 people benefited from community health services
  • 108,900 people reached through housing/neighborhood recovery
  • 3.2 million people benefited from cholera prevention and outbreak response services
The work continues, and I wanted to make sure you have the latest update.

To learn more about the progress in Haiti over the past four years, please read our new report.

Thanks to generous donations, more than 4.4 million Haitians have received assistance from the American Red Cross since the earthquake.

Virtually all of the $486 million donated to the American Red Cross following the earthquake has been spent, committed or allocated to help meet the needs of people affected and to build their capacity to respond to future disasters.

It hasn't been easy and with your support, we are still on the ground in Haiti. We are continuing to work alongside the Haitian government, the Haitian Red Cross, local authorities, community members, and local and international partners to create safer and more resilient communities in Haiti, as well as address risks to health and well-being in a holistic way.

None of this would be possible without the support of the Red Cross community. You have our deepest gratitude for the recovery efforts you've made possible.

Sincerely,
David Meltzer
Chief International Officer
American Red Cross
13 Jan 2014

Happy Joe's Kids Foundation gives out its first Grant!

By Kristel Ersan

The Happy Joe's Kids Foundation, which is dedicated to improving the lives of children with special needs is delighted to announce they will be giving their first grant to the Clinton Community School District for 4 iPads to be used in the Special Education classrooms of Alison Slowey and Roxanne McElroy. The iPads will be presented to Superintendent Deborah Olson at the January 13, 2014, school board meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Clinton Administration Center, 1401 - 12th Ave N. Clinton, IA 52732. Media is welcome.

The Happy Joe's Kids Foundation is just one year old. Kristel Whitty- Ersan, one of the owners of Happy Joe's and Happy Joe Whitty's daughter said, "We are super excited for the Clinton Community School District to be the first to receive a grant from our foundation. Clinton has always been a great supporter of Happy Joe's and our franchisee Jim McGraw has always made us proud as he is very involved the Clinton community and represents us well."

For more information about the Happy Joe's Kids Foundation you may visit www.happyjoeskids.org. If you would like to sell the Happy Joe's Kids Foundation paper hats to help raise funds for children with special needs or volunteer in any way to help our cause, please contact Nora Carr or Kristel Whitty-Ersan at the Happy Joe's Support Center at 563-332-8811.

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10 Jan 2014

Hand In Hand's Chili Cook-off

By Mark Smith
HAND IN HAND' S ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF SATURDAY, JANUARY 25TH, 2014 FROM 2;30 - 7:00 P.M. AT THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY FAIR'S  NEW FAIR CENTER (WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE WESTSIDE OF THE FAIRGROUNDS).  IT IS A GREAT EVENT...LOTS OF PEOPLE, CREATIVE BOOTH, AND NUMEROUS OF HUMOROUS STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE AND THEIR "BELOVED CHILI".  OF COURSE THE CHILI IS VERY TASTY TOO.
LAST YEAR 1,350 PEOPLE ATTENDED WITH 12,000 CHILI SAMPLES SERVED.  25 LOCAL INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES HAVE ORGANIZED CHILI TEAMS TO CCMPETE FOR  "BEST CHILI IN THE QUAD CITIES".   IN ADDITION TO CHILI TASTING; THE COOK-OFF ALSO FEATURES RAFFLES, CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES AND SILENT AUCTIONS.  FOR INFORMATION ABOUT ATTENDING THE HAND IN HAND CHILI COOK-OFF OR REGARDING HAND IN HAND'S PROGRAMS VISIT. http://www.handinhandqc.org/.  TICKETS ARE $10 AT THE DOOR. MEDIA CONTACT IS MARK SMITH FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AT 332-8010.
HAND IN HAND SERVES QUAD CITY CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS, INCLUDING THOSE WITH  DISABILITIES.  WE PROVIDE CHILDCARE, SUMMER CAMPS, BOWLING LEAGUES AND EVEN A GIRL SCOUT TROOP FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM, DOWN SYNDROME AND OTHER SIMILAR DISABILITIES.
Thanks To Hand In Hand's Chili Cook-Off Sponsors
Major Sponsors: Per Mar Security,   The Quad City Times,   Build To Suit,  Group O, Hornbuckle Heating and Cooling,  RK Dixon & Dimensional Graphics
Sponsors:   Merrill Lynch (on behalf of Troy Lindaman),  Quad City Bank and Trust,  Modern Woodmen (on behalf of Doug Grenier),   Wells Fargo,  Courtside Hair Styling,  Quad City Bank and Trust
08 Jan 2014

American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Scott County Community Kick-Off on January 18th We Are Coming To You...

By Cynthia White

On January 18, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life® of Scott County will officially get underway as event volunteers and participants gather at 3 locations in the community, (Bettendorf Family YMCA, Hy-Vee, and the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop) to launch their awareness and fundraising efforts for the year. The Community Kick-off will feature all the information you will need to get involved and register for this year's Relay For Life of Scott County event on Saturday, April 26th, at Bettendorf High School. Please plan to join us for the Community Kick-Off Celebration on Saturday, January 18th at one of the following locations:

  • American Cancer Society Discovery Shop - 2397 Cumberland Square, Bettendorf, 10AM-12PM

  • Bettendorf Family YMCA, 3800 Tanglefoot Lane, Bettendorf, 8-11 AM

  • Hy-Vee - 53rd and Utica Ridge, Davenport , 10AM- 2PM

 

The world's largest grassroots fundraising movement, Relay For Life mobilizes communities throughout the country to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and provide participants with an opportunity to fight back against the disease. Relay brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, faith-based groups . . . people from all walks of life - all aimed at furthering the American Cancer Society's vision of creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays.

Relay For Life began in 1985 with one man who walked and ran around a track for 24 hours and raised $27,000 for the American Cancer Society. This year, Relay For Life will take place in nearly 5,100 communities in the United States and 20 other countries and will raise funds to support the Society's mission of saving lives by helping people stay well, by helping people get well, by finding cures and fighting back.

To take part in this year's American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Scott County, call (563) 583-8249, (888) 381-6839, or visit www.relayforlife.org/scottcountyia

07 Jan 2014

Red Kettle Campaign Extended in Hopes of Nearing Goal

By Holly Nomura

The Salvation Army 2013 Red Kettle Campaign Update

Quad Cities Families Could Suffer

Quad Cities, USA: January 7, 2014 - The Salvation Army of the Quad Cities' update on the Red Kettle Campaign is not good. The goal of $750,000 is further away than in years' past. At this time in 2012, the donations totaled $731,000. But in 2013, the total is $658,000.

Major Gary Felton, Quad Cities Coordinator for The Salvation Army, states, "Our goal of $750,000 to keep our programs strong is still a long way away. Therefore, we will continue the campaign an extra two weeks, until January 31, 2014, and plead with the community to dig just a little deeper."

The campaign's kettle totals were especially affected by the 6 less days between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The bell ringers usually generate close to $400,000, but this year The Salvation Army collected $340,000.

He adds, "These donations allow us to do our work all year round. When people find themselves in trouble, they turn to The Salvation Army. It is part of our society and has been for over 100 years. The monies collected provide shelter, food and other basic needs to families and individuals in crisis. Our services do so much more, though, as we help people see clearly to solve their own problems. We try not to think about falling short of the goal - we simply cannot fall short - too many people depend on us."

The Salvation Army implores the community to consider a gift during this long month of January.

There are three ways you can give.

  1. Mail a check to: The Salvation Army, 301 W. 6th Street, Davenport, IA 52803

  2. Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY to make a gift by credit card

  3. Go to www.salvationarmyqc.org and make a gift through the Army's central website.

02 Jan 2014

Gilda's Club Support Group Starting in Muscatine

By Rick Martin

Davenport, IA (January 2014) - Gilda's Club and UnityPoint Health - Trinity are partnering to offer support groups in Muscatine. There will be a Wellness Group for adults with any type of cancer diagnosis and a Family Group for caregivers, family members, and friends. Groups will begin Thursday, January 16th and meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month following from 6:00-8:00 p.m. They will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 401 Iowa Avenue, Muscatine in the Gathering Room on the 2nd Floor. Please use 4th Street Entrance. To register call 877-926-7504

27 Dec 2013

Local Domestic Violence Shelter Awarded National Verizon Foundation Grant

By Ann Ring

Rock Island, IL - Christian Care's Domestic Violence Shelter has received a $10,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation. "Christian Care is grateful to the Verizon Foundation for its support of our services for women who have been abused," said Grants and Funding Coordinator Ann Ring. "Our services not only address the immediate needs?safe shelter, food and clothing?of our clients and other community members, but also help them to heal from their trauma by processing the emotional, physical and economic effects of domestic violence. We would be unable to provide these life-altering services to those in need without the much-needed support of donors like the Verizon Foundation."

The Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Verizon, uses its technology, financial resources and partnerships to address critical social issues, with a focus on education and domestic violence prevention. In 2011, the foundation awarded more than $66 million to nonprofit agencies in the U.S. and abroad. For more information on the foundation, visit verizonfoundation.org.

Christian Care is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization operating two facilities?a domestic violence shelter for abused women and children and a rescue mission for homeless men. It serves homeless individuals, victims of domestic violence, veterans, men and women coming out of prison, and those with mental illnesses.

Christian Care's community meal site is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekdays Monday through Friday, and for breakfast and dinner on Saturday and Sunday. Breakfast is served at 6:30 a.m., lunch at 12:15 p.m., and dinner at 6:30 p.m. If you know of someone in need, call Christian Care's crisis hotline any hour of the day at (309) 788-2273 or visit online at christiancareqc.org.

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