04 Jan 2012

MOLINE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES DEADLINE FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS

By Linda Martin
A grants submission deadline has been announced by the Moline Community 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, January 31, 2012 or must be postmarked by or on Tuesday, January 13, 2012.

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. Other important information about grant submission is available on The Moline Foundation's web site 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. The Moline Foundation receives and administers charitable gifts and works with citizens to achieve their dreams to improve the community.

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04 Jan 2012

Pack Carver for Iowa Women's Basketball Game

By Rick Martin

MONTICELLO, IA What has been billed as the biggest Iowa Women's basketball game of the year at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, will also be benefiting Camp Courageous. Tickets are now available for the Iowa vs. Nebraska basketball game to be held on January 8, 2012 at 3:00 PM. Tickets are only $5.00 each, if bought through Camp Courageous.  The general public will be paying $9.00 at the door. Special pricing will be available for Camp Courageous campers and those with special needs.  It is also a Whiteout Carver Game - All fans are encouraged to wear WHITE to the game.   There will also be post-game autographs.

A portion of all tickets sold through Camp Courageous will go to the camp.  This is a win-win-win situation for everyone. The ticket buyer saves $4 off the door price of a ticket, the Iowa Hawkeye Women's Basketball Team win by showing this nationally televised game what a great team they have and what great fans they have, and Camp Courageous benefits from a portion of the price of every ticket purchased going to the camp.

To purchase tickets go on-line to:

www.campcourageous.org

or by calling 319/465-5916 ext 2100 to place an order

or by mailing your request to: Hawkeye Tickets, PO Box 418, Monticello, IA 52310

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27 Dec 2011

Salvation Army still $65,000 short of goal

By Holly Nomura
Quad Cities, USA: The Red Kettle Campaign is still $65,000 away from making its 2011 fund raising goal.

To assist with final donations of the year, NorthPark and SouthPark Malls will allow The Salvation Army to continue collecting donations in the four-foot tall red kettles through the end of the year. The kettles can both be found at or near Younkers Court.

Holly Nomura, Development Director states, "Please help us make this goal. If you make your tax-deductible, year-end gift to The Salvation Army by check or credit card, you can trust that your donation will doing the most good assisting people who have lost hope. I witness it every day."

The 2011 Red Kettle Campaign goal is $700,000. This may not be The Salvation Army's final plea to the community for red kettle donations.

There are many ways to share your blessings with others:

An online gift to: www.usc.salvationarmy.org/quadcities

Call to 1-800-SAL-ARMY for a credit card donation.

27 Dec 2011

Procrastinators rejoice!

By Gail McGovern

Friend,

Still finishing your holiday shopping? Just remembered someone you left off your list? There's still time to celebrate that special person with a meaningful gift from our 2011 Holiday Giving Catalog.

Send a gift from our Holiday Giving Catalog today - it's quick and easy. You can cross that name off your list, with the added comfort of knowing your gift means something, and is making a caring difference in the life of another person in need. Your purchase can show friends, colleagues, clients, and family that you truly appreciate the difference they've made in your life.

With every purchase, you can send an e-card to announce your special gift!

Visit www.redcross.org/gifts and give something that means something today.

Have a wonderful holiday,

Gail McGovern
President and CEO, American Red Cross
27 Dec 2011

VON MAUR Sponsors First-Ever Red Kettle Match Day On December 23 and December 24

By Holly Nomura
Quad Cities, USA: VON MAUR, the locally owned fashion department store, will sponsor their first-ever Red Kettle Match Day for The Salvation Army of the Quad Cities.

On December 23rd and 24th, VON MAUR will make a dollar-for-dollar match to Quad Cities red kettles at Northpark and Southpark Malls. The four locations include the 4-foot tall red kettles inside the malls and the food court kettles.

During these difficult economic times, donations are needed now more than ever as the need for the services of The Salvation Army continues to rise. The Salvation Army asks the community to raise awareness for this first-ever challenge by VON MAUR in order to maximize gifts made to The Salvation Army of the Quad Cities.

Jim von Maur states, "We have seen the good work of The Salvation Army first-hand and are proud to support their fine organization and all they do for the community."

Major Gary Felton, Quad Cities Coordinator is "so pleased to have our first annual match from a notable business in our community. We hope other businesses will contact us to do the same. We can be reached at 563-271-7933."

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27 Dec 2011

The Salvation Army Is $200,000 Short of Red Kettle Campaign Goal

By Holly Nomura

Quad Cities, USA: With red kettles wrapping up on Christmas Eve, the Red Kettle Campaign is still $200,000 away from making its 2011 fund raising goal.

Major Gary Felton states, "With a significant portion of our annual fundraising revenue collected during the Christmas season, the donations collected throughout the Red Kettle Campaign set the tone for the upcoming year and allow us to serve thousands of individuals with critical programs and services. We have raised a significant amount so far, but there is still a long way to go."

The 2011 Red Kettle Campaign goal is $700,000. As of December 20th, the donation total is $500,000. The Salvation Army is compelled to make another plea to the community.

There are many ways to share your blessings with others:

An online gift to: www.usc.salvationarmy.org/quadcities

Call to 1-800-SAL-ARMY for a credit card donation.

23 Dec 2011

The Salvation Army of the Quad Cities Announces the Christmas Assistance Distribution

By Holly Nomura
Quad Cities, USA: The Salvation Army of the Quad Cities Christmas Assistance Program - offering a Christmas food box and toys to clients who signed up in November -- is The Salvation Army's largest outreach event each year.

The Angel Tree collection is finished, and the toys will now make up the toy shop in which parents can choose toys for their children. We expect that over 2,000 children to have a brighter Christmas because of this program.

The Food Boxes were packed on Friday night - 2,300 of them - and families and individuals comprised of 5,524 people will have food in their cupboards, and a nice Christmas meal on their table.

Generous Quad Cities residents, businesses and civic groups make this program possible with their donations.

For 2011, the Food Box Distribution and Toy Shoppe will occur by appointment only.

The press is invited for interviews and filming of this program on:

Davenport Corps, 3400 W. Central Park Drive

Tuesday, December 20 @10am - 4pm

Wednesday, December 21 @ 9am - 4pm

Heritage Temple Corps, 2200- 5th Avenue, Moline

Tuesday, December 20 @ 10am - 4pm

About the Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination since 1865. Nearly 33 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. About 83 cents of every dollar raised is used to support those services

19 Dec 2011

Help The Salvation Army Recover from our Great Loss!

By Holly Nomura
Best bBell ringer had accident while volunteering in kitchen at Family Service Center

Quad Cities, USA: December 15, 2011 - The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign has lost its most special bell ringer due to a fall. If you have been to NorthPark Mall near Younker's Court this season, you may have met Captain Ray in her old-fashioned Salvation Army bonnet. Captain Ray is an 89-years-old retired Salvation Army officer and follows Majors Gary and Karen Felton to their appointed community each Christmas to bell ring for the entire season. She will not be able to finish 2011, though, and the donations lost will be in the thousands of dollars.

Volunteer Bell Ringers are needed to help collect donations now more than ever. The sign up is easy at www.ringbells.org. You can choose the day, time and location of your choice.

You can get involved with The Salvation Army's Christmas programs to make your own Christmas even brighter by purchasing a toy for a child at a Wal-Mart Angel Tree - the Angel Tree program has been extended to Sunday, December 18th due to a 10% increase in need over 2010.

Captain Ray's fall occurred in the kitchen while she was volunteering at the Family Service Center. After a week of rest and still no recovery, a second x-ray showed a fractured hip and hip replacement surgery was scheduled immediately. She would appreciate your prayers for a speedy recovery. Get-well cards can be sent to: 301 W. 6th Street, Davenport, IA 52803. ###

19 Dec 2011

Winnie's Place Gift Drive at the Mallards Game AND Winnie's Wishes Needs

By Jo Cohrs

Have fun with family or friends at this game Friday, December 23rd (Mallards vs Wichita) AND help out the women of Winnie's Place shelter.    The children are adopted easily but the shelter staff likes to have gifts for the mom's too for Christmas morning.   CAN YOU HELP?   Donations can be dropped off at the Winnie's Wishes Resale Shop & More at 902 E. River Drive in Davenport and receive your $5 off voucher with gift donation OR the Mallards office at the iWireless Center.    (SHOP needs posted below . . . . )

 Winnie's Wishes Resale Shop could really use some donations of children's clothing - toddler to pre-teen AND some furniture items (no beds or TV's).  The shop is open Tuesday - Friday 10 to 4 pm and Saturday's 9-noon.

19 Dec 2011

A Timely Tax Saving Message for Friends of GAHC

By German American Heritage Center
The Endow Iowa tax credit still has around $2 million available on a first-come, first-served basis.  This fund is designed for individuals, businesses and corporations to make charitable contributions to organizations such as the German American Heritage Center; it allows Iowa communities to address their most pressing needs while acknowledging the generosity of the donors through a 25% state tax credit.  For example, a $1,000 donation produces a tax credit of $250 which may be deducted off the total Iowa tax bill for 2011.  The donations must be processed by the Community Foundaton of the Great River Bend, who handles the transactions on GAHC's behalf.

 

This option is also possible for individuals who wish to implement a Chritable IRA Rollover.  This permits a transfer of up to $100,000 directly from an IRA to a charity and avoid reporting it as income.  The Charitable IRA Rollover is eligible for the 25% Endow Iowa tax credit, but the transfer must go directly to our partner in this endeaver, the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend, which is the designated receiver of such funds toward GAHC's benefit.  It can go into an existing fund (the GAHC endowment, for example) or the donor may create a new fund.  Under current law this option expires at the end of the year, so you must act now to set things in motion.

 

Please contact the following individuals if you would like assistance with these procedures or if you require additional information:

 

Stan Reeg, GAHC endowment chair:  563-386-1509
Susan Skora or Hap Volz, Community Foundation of the Great River Bend:  563-326-2840

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