29 May 2013

Great March for Climate Action

By Ed Fallon
Today we announced the route for next year's eight-month coast-to-coast march for climate action. We're delighted at the story in today's Des Moines Register. Please help spread the word by sharing the article with your local media, your personal contacts, and on Facebook. Also, please check out the map of the route and list of cities. We welcome any feedback as we further refine the details.


I am grateful to our awesome staff for pulling this together so quickly. We received excellent input and guidance from people across the country, too. Thanks to all of you as well.

In today's press release, March Route Coordinator, Courtney Kain, writes, "We now turn our attention to the challenge of figuring out logistics, such as feeding marchers, transporting gear, providing portable bathroom, laundry and shower facilities, and showcasing the sustainable practices we need to embrace if America is to grapple successfully with the climate crisis. As we continue to build a strong foundation for this March, by mid-summer we'll be well-positioned to actively recruit marchers."

Thanks again for getting us this far. We have a long way to go, of course. But establishing the march route is an accomplishment we can all celebrate.

Ed

28 May 2013

CHRISTIAN CARE RECEIVES GRANT FROM ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL WELCOME CLUB

By Ann Ring

Rock Island, IL - The Rock Island Arsenal Welcome Club has awarded a $500 grant to help Christian Care publicize information about those veterans who reside at Christian Care's rescue mission, the various benefits Christian Care provides them, and news and events that pertain to veterans.

"Christian Care is grateful to the Rock Island Arsenal Welcome Club for supporting those veterans we serve on a daily basis," said Dr. Elaine Winter, Christian Care's executive director. "On any given day, up to 35% of the men residing at our rescue mission are veterans. This grant will help us disseminate information about these exceptional individuals who deserve our attention, and help those veterans in need."

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.

21 May 2013

The Salvation Army Announces Two Fund Raisers Over Memorial Day Weekend

By Holly Nomura
Quad Cities, USA:   The Salvation Army of the Quad Cities will be selling good food and tasty treats at two Quad Cities locations on Saturday, May 25th.

The benefits from these fund raisers will be used for local Salvation Army youth programs.

Davenport Location:   Family Thrift Store, 4303 N. Brady Street, Davenport:  10:30A - 5:00P.  Hot Dogs, Brats, Nachos & Cheese, Baked Goods.

Moline Location:     Heritage Temple Corps, 2200 - 5th Avenue, Moline:  10:00A - 3:00P.  Hot Dogs, Chips and a Pop for $3, Baked Goods

For hundreds of Quad-City children, The Salvation Army Corps Community Center is a second home.  And for the 55 children living at the Family Service Center, it is their home.  The Corps Community Centers and the Family Service Center provide children from low-income families the opportunity to play music, learn sports, make new friends, attend summer day camp, and even attend an overnight camp in the beautiful hills of Washburn, IL.  All activities feature life skill and character building, safety and structure.

To learn more about any of The Salvation Army's programs, and how you might get involved, please call Holly 563-271-7933.   

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21 May 2013

Family Dollar Days Kick Off June 3rd

By Elly Gerdts

Quad Cities - The Family Museum, Putnam Museum, Quad City Botanical Center and Moline's Riverside Aquatic Center, in partnership with The Family Credit Union are pleased to offer $1.00 admission on Mondays this summer!  Beginning June 3rd, and running through August 12th, (5pm - 8pm at Moline's Riverside Aquatic Center), admission to these four wonderful Quad City amenities will be just $1.00 on Mondays.

With the support of The Family Credit Union, Family Dollar Days will provide guests four unique and fun opportunities each and every Monday between June 3rd and August 12th.  "It is with great pleasure that we have been able to craft a program with these four wonderful facilities where there is family fun and exciting opportunities in Bettendorf, Davenport, Moline and Rock Island", states Kris Lundquist of The Family Credit Union.  "We are excited to be able to support the community this way, and showcase four of the Quad City's best attractions", stated Lundquist.

Also, as a great new incentive this year, each participating venue is pleased to offer extended discounts and coupons!  Visit familycu.com/fun for full details.

For contact information, driving directions or more information, the community is encouraged to visit www.familycu.com, or to call the four venues directly.  Group bookings, theatre admission, blockbuster exhibits, and services where added staff/volunteers are necessary will incur applicable charges.

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14 May 2013

Ballet Quad Cities and Birdies for Charity

By Ballet QC
As Ballet Quad Cities completes another season of bringing the excitement of professional dance to our community and beyond, we would like to take a moment to share some highlights of the past year with you, our biggest fans and greatest supporters.

During Season 2012-2013:

  • we began a partnership with Orchestra Iowa to provide live music accompaniment at The Nutcracker & Cinderella performances in both   Cedar Rapids and Davenport;
  • more dancers were added to the company;
  • our professional dancers presented in-school interactive health & wellness outreach to 2,385 students at 30 schools, and 6,075 students from the     Quad City area attended a live ballet performance;
  • Ballet Quad Cities was a leading partner in C.A.R.E. - QC (Connecting Anti-Bullying Resources & Education in the Quad Cities)     which addresses bullying in our community and helping with solutions;
  • Iowa Public Television filmed our Nutcracker and Cinderella performances at the Adler for future airing;
  • our audiences increased over last year due in part to an increase in promotions;
  • we added a Development Director to the staff in order to increase awareness and contributions to continue our growth;
  • 100% more students from Frances Willard Elementary school will participate in our after-school program  "Dance With the Stars" - twice the number of students that participated last year.

THANK YOU for the time, treasure, and talent you have given to Ballet Quad Cities, whether it was recently or at some point in the past.  With a very successful season ending - and a marvelous season on the horizon - we wanted to ask for your renewed or continued support through the Birdies for Charity program.  We cannot do what we do without the generosity of community members like you!

Chip in for your Charity and for your chance to wina 2013 Chevy Equinox!
When you chip in to help area charities, like Ballet Quad Cities, you can win great prizes.  But Ballet Quad Cities will be the real winner  That's because we receive every single penny from this program, plus a bonus from the Birdies for Charity Fund which historically has been a 5 - 10% match!
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS
Simply make a one-time flat donation OR pledge one cent or more per birdie.
After the tournament, you'll be mailed a notice of your pledge amount due.
To enter the contest, guess the number of birdies that will actually be made by Tour Pros during the John Deere Classic, July 10 - 14, 2013.  A grand prize will be given to the person who guesses the correct number.  In case of ties, winners will be randomly selected.
Only guesses made on the official pledge form will be accepted.
No photocopies.  No exceptions.
Contact Ballet Quad Cities to receive an official pledge form.
For complete contest rules and prizes, CLICK HERE
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR PLEDGE TO BALLET QUAD CITIES IS JULY 5TH
How many birdies will be scored during the tournament this year?
Here is a history of birdies scored (YEAR)
1879 (2004)                     1863 (2007) 2010 (2010)
2124 (2005)                     1921 (2008)                  2160 (2011)
1974 (2006)                     1914 (2009)                  2113 (2012)
09 May 2013

26th ANNUAL "CRUISIN' FOR CAMP COURAGEOUS"

By Rick Martin
MAY 2013

MONTICELLO, IA - On Sunday, May 19, 2013 Camp Courageous will hold the 26th annual "Cruisin' for Camp Courageous" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Presented by the Cedar Valley Street Rods, it is one of Iowa's largest charity Car Shows and features hundreds of show cars, race cars, and trucks. Located at Camp Courageous just southeast of Monticello IA, this is a family event with a large silent and live auction, food, music, and huge craft show. 5 Marine in dress blues along with a Marine Hummer will be present for this year's show. New this year will be a Poker Walk with a prize for drawing the best hand. Prizes are also available for the 2nd annual "Car Part Art" contest. Pin striping demonstrations will be available and kids will love the games, prizes, and camp's bouncy house! Also, the camp train will be on the track to entertain all ages. Car enthusiasts from everywhere will want to attend this event with all proceeds going to Camp Courageous.

Admission is $5.00 for adults. Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. This fee will admit you to all events including the car show, entertainment, and much more. Free parking is available.

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. In 2012 over 6,000 campers were served.

For more information contact Camp Courageous at (319) 465-5916 Ext. 2130 or visit www.campcourageous.org.

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07 May 2013

Benefit Sale for Homeless Families

By Sister Mary Ann Vogel, CHM
Humility of Mary Housing, Inc. is starting its 24th year of hosting one of the largest indoor "garage sales" in the area to benefit single parents and their children in a program that takes them from homelessness to  hopefulness. The spring semi-annual benefit sale will be Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18, from 8 am to 4 pm at 3805 Mississippi Avenue, the office and donation center for Humility of Mary Housing. The sale features a wide variety of new and gently used items including: dishes, bedding and linens, jewelry, small appliances, furniture,  pictures, books, clothing and much more.

Humility of Mary Housing serves 47 single parent families and approximately 100 children every day except when an apartment is being prepared for a new family. In this program children learn there is a different way to live;  families have not only a roof over their heads but they are given the opportunities to build a foundation under their feet. This is a program that takes people from homelessness to self-sufficiency because every person has potential.
29 Apr 2013

KING'S HARVEST ANNOUNCES TWO NEW SHELTERS OPENING MAY 1st 2013

By Rick Martin
King's Harvest Ministries is a non-profit 501c(3) charitable organization. Our mission is to serve the poor
and homeless in the Quad Cities. We offer the following services to our less fortunate: hot meals, shelters,
groceries, pet assistance and various other emergency needs.

Due to a huge need in the Quad City community, King's Harvest will be opening on May 1st 2013 two new
shelters that will be open year round for single men and single women. This past winter King's Harvest
had 327 people staying at their Winter Overflow Shelter and upon closing this spring there were 55 people
who were still in desperate need for shelter. The single men and women's shelter will be located in the
King's Harvest building at 824 West 3rd Street in Downtown Davenport. Our Shelter for Homeless
Mothers with Children will also be open year round. These new shelters will have programs that require
the homeless to work on life style changes in order to stay in the shelter.

King's Harvest will host an Open House to allow the community to view these new shelters from 7:00-8:00
pm on Tuesday April 30th. Please come to the small door at the front of King's Harvest at 824 West 3rd
Street in Downtown Davenport.

We are also in need of volunteers and monetary donations for this new endeavor. We will be needing
volunteers to help with nightly check-ins, once a week over nights, snacks and help with the Love Your
Neighbor Program which is where we connect you with someone who is in need. If you are interested in
volunteering please call King's Harvest at 563-570-4536. If you would like to make a donation to King's
Harvest please visit www.kingsharvest.net to use credit cards or mail checks to King's Harvest Ministries
at 5837 Wisconsin Ave. Davenport, IA 52806.

If you would like more information about this topic please call Terri Gleize of King's Harvest Ministries at
563-570-4536.

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26 Apr 2013

KING'S HARVEST ANNOUNCES TWO NEW SHELTERS OPENING MAY 1ST 2013.

By Rick Martin
King's Harvest Ministries is a non-profit 501c(3) charitable organization. Our mission is to serve the poor and homeless in the Quad Cities. We offer the following services to our less fortunate: hot meals, shelters, groceries, pet assistance and various other emergency needs.

Due to a huge need in the Quad City community, King's Harvest will be opening on May 1st 2013 two new shelters that will be open year round for single men and single women. This past winter King's Harvest had 327 people staying at their Winter Overflow Shelter and upon closing this spring there were 55 people who were still in desperate need for shelter. The single men and women's shelter will be located in the King's Harvest building at 824 West 3rd Street in Downtown Davenport. Our Shelter for Homeless Mothers with Children will also be open year round. These new shelters will have programs that require the homeless to work on life style changes in order to stay in the shelter.

King's Harvest will host an Open House to allow the community to view these new shelters from 7:00-8:00 pm on Tuesday April 30th. Please come to the small door at the front of King's Harvest at 824 West 3rd Street in Downtown Davenport.

We are also in need of volunteers and monetary donations for this new endeavor. We will be needing volunteers to help with nightly check-ins, once a week over nights, snacks and help with the Love Your Neighbor Program which is where we connect you with someone who is in need. If you are interested in volunteering please call King's Harvest at 563-570-4536. If you would like to make a donation to King's Harvest please visit www.kingsharvest.net to use credit cards or mail checks to King's Harvest Ministries at 5837 Wisconsin Ave. Davenport, IA 52806.

If you would like more information about this topic please call Terri Gleize of King's Harvest Ministries at
563-570-4536.

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24 Apr 2013

Long Grove Volunteer Fire Dept's Enchilada Dinner

By Rick Martin
Saturday May 18, 2013 at the Long Grove Community Center

121 North 1st Street

Long Grove, IA

Dinner Served from 5:30 pm till 8 pm

Dinner Includes 3 beef enchiladas, beans, rice, and drink

$8.00 Adults

$5.00 Children under 18

All proceeds raised will go directly to the purchase of the Long Grove Volunteer Fire Departments New Tanker Truck to be delivered in June.

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