06 Nov 2012

The Salvation Army Announces the 2012 Project Bundle Up Campaign with extra collection locations this weekend!

By Holly Nomura

Quad Cities, USA: The ninth Annual Project Bundle Up Campaign helps meet the cold weather clothes needs of Quad Cities school children. This Collection Campaign is winding down for 2012, and The Salvation Army is asking for your donations.

On Saturday, November 3rd, both QC Iowa Wal-Marts will be hosting the Project Bundle Up Campaign from 10am - 5pm. Wal-Mart customers will be asked to purchase the items in the store and return them to the volunteers. This campaign has already taken place at the QC Illinois Wal-Marts.

In addition, items can be dropped off in NorthPark Mall at Guest Services in Younkers Court, or in SouthPark Mall at Guest Services located in the mall office until November 10th. The Salvation Army will deliver thousands of cold weather clothing items to Quad Cities' elementary & middle schools to fill the needs of students who arrive at school without these essential items. School teachers are on the frontlines watching for children who come to school without mittens & gloves, hats, socks, underwear, and scarves, and Project Bundle Up fills this need.

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01 Nov 2012

4th Annual "Walkin' & Wheelin' for Camp Courageous" Nov. 10th

By Rick Martin
Monticello, IA– Camp Courageous will sponsor the 4th annual "Walkin' & Wheelin' for Camp Courageous" on Saturday November 10, 2012. This fun-filled event will take place from 8:30-11:00 a.m. at Westdale Mall in Cedar Rapids. Registration is from 8:30-9:30, with the walk from 9:30-10:30.

Awards will be presented from 10:30-11:00. T-shirts will be given to each participant who has collected a minimum of $10 in donations. Prizes will be awarded to the individual and team raising the most money for this event. Participants may pre-register for this event by calling 319-465-5916 Ext. 2130, visiting camp's website at www.campcourageous.org, or may register the day of the event. 

Camp Courageous is a year-round recreational and respite care facility for individuals with mental 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 2011, the camp served over 6,000 individuals with special needs.

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01 Nov 2012

Opportunities and Needs at King's Harvest

By King's Harvest
  • Volunteers needed to help with the shelter.  We are looking for someone to volunteer once a week for checking in.  The hours would be from 9 pm to 10:30 pm.  
  • We are also looking for volunteers to stay overnight at the shelter once a week and someone to bring and serve sandwiches once a week at 9 pm.  Our volunteer sign up and training night will be November 14th at 7 pm.  Please use the front door that night.  Any questions regarding volunteering please call Chris at  309-798-3776.
  • Pet lovers, we have a abundance of cats and kittens that we took from a hoarder that was becoming homeless at the end of October.  If you are looking to add a four legged furry addition to your family please check out petfinders at www.kingsharvest.petfinder.com or you can go to Petsmart on Elmore Avenue Friday, Saturday and Sunday November 2nd, 3rd, and 4th  from 11 am till 2 pm.
  • Last but not least if anyone has a refrigerator, gas stove, or washing machine that they are no longer in need of and would like to donate we have an elderly couple that are currently cooking on a hot plate and can't afford to buy these items.  If you can help please call 563-570-4536.
01 Nov 2012

Employment Opportunity with King's Harvest

By King's Harvest
We are now looking to hire for our overnight shelter.  We have two openings.  One would be two nights a week from 9 pm to 7 am,  the other one would be three nights a week from 9 pm to 7am.  This position is from December 1st to April 15th running our overflow shelter for single men and women.  It pays ten dollars an hour and will guarantee to change your outlook on life.  Resumes can be dropped  at 824 w 3rd street Davenport on Wednesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm  and Saturdays from 8am to 11 am.  Please go to the back door and ring the buzzer.  If you have questions you can call 563-570-4536.
31 Oct 2012

Join Ballet Quad Cities on the National Day of Giving

By Ballet QC

Dear Friends of Ballet Quad Cities:

This year, on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, we are part of a call to action and national movement that will change the calendar and help make history. We are celebrating a new day dedicated to giving --when charities, families, businesses, community centers, students, retailers and more will all come together to create #GivingTuesday - a new movement to celebrate giving and encourage more, better and smarter giving during the Holiday Season that we are proud to be part of.

#GivingTuesday will create a national day of giving around the annual shopping and spending season -- giving's "opening day". Leading up to November 27th, the #GivingTuesday campaign will provide a platform for you to contribute to your community and the world to help make this season the biggest giving season yet!

We invite you to be part of this national celebration of our great tradition of generosity.   #GivingTuesday will show how Americans can do much more with our wallets than just consume.

Please consider joining us and take advantage of those post-Thanksgiving deals....then pass along your savings to Ballet Quad Cities.

It's easy - just click on the DONATE button, upper left, to make your tax deductible contribution through PayPal online.

Thank you for giving back!!

Joedy                               Diane

Joedy Cook                         Diane Koster

Executive Director                Development Director

30 Oct 2012

SEAP Trivia Night looking for more Participants!

By Jared Johnson
QUAD CITIES, USA: The Supplemental Emergency Assistance Program (SEAP) Trivia Night will be Friday, November 2, at the Knights of Columbus, 1111 W. 35th St., Davenport. Cost is $10 per person or $80 for a table of eight.

All-you-can-eat Chili Supper is $5. Doors open at 5:30 pm and food will be available beginning at 6 p.m.

Silent Auction Baskets and a 50/50 Raffle will be featured. Cash prizes for the winning table and runner-up table.

For more information, call Lindsay at 563-324-4808 or email her at Lindsay_Hines@usc.salvationarmy.org

The mission of the Supplemental Emergency Assistance Program (SEAP) is to provide assistance, through member agencies, to help meet the crisis or extraordinary needs of individuals and families of the Quad Cities who have exhausted all other means of available financial aid.

In 1989, a group of local people working in the field of direct social services met to discuss ways of providing additional money to help assist persons in crisis. Those involved recognized that there were a number of avenues of assistance already available and that these needed to be fully utilized. However, there was a general consensus that there are occasions when the full amount of help that is needed may not be available. For that reason, the group applied for a grant through the Doris and Victor Day Foundation to set up SEAP. The grant was approved and the program officially began in January 1990. The program assists individuals and families with crisis needs. The funds are used after other community resources have been exhausted, for any persons living in the Quad Cities Area, without discrimination. An agency must apply to and be approved by the SEAP membership. SEAP is a 501(c)(3) organization. All funds are received through grants, individual donations and fundraising events.

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23 Oct 2012

LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER: GO TO THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE

By Libby Slappey

Cedar Rapids Public Library Book Sale: Recycled Books Help More Than Mother Earth

Cedar Rapids - October 22, 2012 - It's easy to call Mother Earth a tree hugger.  After all, she has a vested interest in saving the planet.  Anything that will "reduce, reuse, or recycle" is high on her list.  So it's no surprise she's a big fan of the Annual Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library.

"It's the most intellectually stimulating recycling program in the City of Cedar Rapids!" Mother says.  "Where else can you spend so little money for such a big gain?  Kids win; adults win; and the Public Library wins!"

This year's book sale will be held in the former Von Maur store's first floor at Westdale Mall on Cedar Rapids' west side.  The 3-day sale opens on Friday, October 26 with early admission to the entire sale for $20 per person at 4 p.m., followed by general admission from 5 - 9 p.m. for $5 per person.  Admission on Saturday the 27th is $3 per person during the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  There is free admission on Sunday; sale hours run noon - 4 p.m.  Children 12 and under are admitted free on Friday and Saturday.

All purchases support the literacy programs of the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library.

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22 Oct 2012

THE EAST MOLINE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES A NEW PROGRAM

By Linda Martin

Representatives of the East Moline Foundation announced a new program this week to benefit the citizens of East Moline and the surrounding area.

Chairman of the East Moline Foundation, Doug Reynolds said donors who give $500 or more to the East Moline Foundation will have an engraved plaque and tree planted in their honor. Gifts can also be made to honor the memory of a loved one. The trees will be planted throughout East Moline.

Mr. Reynolds also noted that East Moline Mayor John Thodos is kicking off the initiative with a Mayor's Challenge Fund. He is asking current and past city and local elected officials to join him in this program to support the people of East Moline. The first plaque and tree were planted near the Quarter Visitor's Center in East Moline In celebration of their one year anniversary, the East Moline Foundation also announce that they are at 70% of their goal of $109,000 for 2012. One year ago this week, the East Moline Foundation was officially unveiled to the community. Since then, the Board has initiated several fundraising activities, met with financial advisors , and added two new Board members. Today, the campaign continues to raise $109,000 to match a $109,000 challenge gift already made by leaders of the East Moline Foundation.

The dollar amount of "109" refers to the 109-year anniversary of the City of East Moline in 2012. Donations to the East Moline Foundation may be mailed to: Bill Phares, P.O. Box 457, East Moline, Illinois 61244 or call (309)796-0170.

In other remarks, East Moline Foundation Board Chairman noted, "Hungry children will be fed, the poor will be housed, and the needy clothed, thanks to the many gifts that have been received, and those yet to come."

The East Moline Foundation, founded in 2011, is affiliated with the Moline Foundation as a community foundation which provides grants to health, human services, education, workforce development, the arts and other charitable organizations which benefit the citizens of East Moline and the surrounding area, including the Quad Cities region in both Iowa and Illinois. The East Moline Foundation receives and administers charitable gifts & works with citizens to achieve their dreams to improve the community.

Officers and members of the East Moline Foundation include : Doug Reynolds, Chairman, Bob Baecke, Vice Chairman, Bill Phares, Secretary-Treasurer, Pat VanBruwaene, and Larry Anderson.

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18 Oct 2012

Two-day auction in Cedar Rapids will benefit Camp Courageous

By Camp Courageous
A huge two-day auction will be held on Oct 27 & 28 that will benefit Camp Courageous, thanks to the generosity of Virgil Crofter of Mt. Vernon. Over the years Vergil Crofter collected some unique item, and upon his death, his personal processions have gone to Camp Courageous, a year round camp for those with special needs, run on donations.  Here are some of the details of both days:

Day 1 Antiques & Collectibles. Wide variety of items!
Sat. Oct 27 @ 10 AM. Cady Auction Gallery, 833 Shaver Rd. NE Cedar Rapids, IA
Preview Fri. 10/26, 12 noon - 4 PM & 8:30 morning of auction.

Cady Auction will be selling the estate of Virgil Crofter. Virgil requested that proceeds go to Camp Courageous. Virgil was an avid collector of celebrity apparel plus autographed photos & books, including Marlyn Monroe, Liz Taylor, Willie Nelson, Cher, Eva Gabor, etc. Also being sold will be a 1987 5th Ave with 64K one owner orig mis, excellent condition.

Over 100 pieces of Royal Haeger plus other pottery will be auctioned.

Featured item: Just in time for Halloween! 1880?s Odd Fellow's ceremonial authentic human skeleton & coffin!

4 Asian black lacquer room divider / dressing screens, 2 matching 4 ft. hand-carved marble pedestals,  antique furniture including walnut hall tree and 2 Etageres are just some of the items.

General store items: Stand alone weight / fortune telling machines + 1 cent Shooting gallery & test your strength machines.Coin counters. Floor candy cabinet. 3 National cash registers.

Beaver top hats in orig case. Victorian umbrellas (silver, mop, gold) & bakelite umbrellas. Philco radio / phonograph. Antique prints & engravings. Original movie posters: 1983 return of the Jedi & 1978 The Lord of the Rings. Handmade museum quality model ship Kate Cory & whaler.

Plus: 1987 Bayliner Capri boat w/ 85 Yamaha 1990 motor (lower unit rebuilt June 2012) with galvanized trailor w/ new tires & axle.

Complete catalog with sale order, descriptions & 1000?s of photos and Live Internet bidding via Proxibid.com available 1 week prior to auction. Absentee and phone bids accepted. Go to www.cadyauction.com for more information. or call 319 364 4143

AUCTION DAY TWO:

Auction to be held in Cady Auction Gallery warehouse
Sunday, Oct 28 @ 12 Noon. Doors open at 11 AM.

This will include the rest of Virgil Crofter's estate, proceeds going to Camp Courageous. Auction will be held in our warehouse: NO catalog, NO Internet bidding, NO absentee bids, NO buyer's premium.

Furniture, household items, 50+ diecast cars in orig boxes, 100?s of vintage albums, console stereos, big screen TV, glassware, lamps, bookcases, vintage & antique office equipment, tools, lawn mower, race car t-shirts, celebrity photo prints, lots of dolls, antique hair salon equip, comic books, books, etc. etc. etc.........still unpacking!

Updates as photos will be added to website, www.cadyauction.com.


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18 Oct 2012

The Arc of the Quad Cities Area will hold a Ribbon Cutting & Dedication Ceremony of its new group home.

By Maureen Dickinson
WHO: Individuals served, staff, board members, organization members and family of individuals
served will be in attendance. The Arc's Board of Directors, Staff, and Quad Cities
Chamber representatives will conduct the ceremony. Mayor John Thodos and
Alderman Gary Almblade of the City of East Moline have been invited, as well as
project contractors. The event is by invitation only and is open to the media.

WHAT: Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony celebrating the licensing of The Arc's newest
Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA group home). Additionally the
home will be dedicated and named the "LaSalle House," in grateful memory of
Manita LaSalle, lifelong Moline resident and special friend of The Arc. A reception
offering light refreshments will follow.

WHY:

WHEN: Wednesday, October 17, 2012
1 pm

WHERE:

Publicly announcing this major program expansion of The Arc's residential services.

4013/4015 Kennedy Drive
East Moline, Illinois

The Arc of the Quad Cities Area serves more than 300 individuals with intellectual and other
disabilities. Programs foster the highest degree of independence possible, offering residential
services, developmental and vocational skills training, supported employment, and respite
care. From its humble beginnings in the home of a privately-hired teacher in 1952, The Arc has
evolved to a $13.5 million non-profit which employs a staff of more than 250.

The Arc is a CARF-accredited organization and a United Way partner agency.

The Arc of the Quad Cities Area
4016 9th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201

309-786-6474 - www.arcqca.org

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