18 May 2026

Teen Philanthropy Group Grants $28,000 to Local Non-Profits

By Megan Wright

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 18, 2026) —When young people are trusted to lead, they bring fresh perspective, thoughtful collaboration, and a strong sense of purpose to community change.

12 May 2026

YWCA Quad Cities ThePlace2B Hosts Free Youth Mental Health Forum During Mental Health Awareness Month

By Jenna Panicucci

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 12, 2026) — YWCA Quad Cities is bringing local youth together for an evening of connection, conversation, and support through a free Youth Mental Health Forum on Wednesday, May 28, 5-7:30PM, at YWCA (513 17th st, Rock Island, Illinois).

04 May 2026

Iowa Donor Network and Living Liver Foundation Host Charity Softball Game at Field of Dreams

By Kristen Hoffman

DYERSVILLE, IOWA (May 4, 2026) — The Living Liver Foundation, in partnership with Iowa Donor Network (Team Iowa) and the Field of Dreams Movie Site, will host the annual Living Donor Awareness Softball Game on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in recognition of National “Wanna Have a Catch Day.”

29 Apr 2026

Play All Day, Party All Night at Be Downtown June 6 in Downtown Bettendorf

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 29, 2026) — The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) is excited to announce expanded programming for Be Downtown on Saturday, June 6, offering a full day of fun that transitions from a family-friendly outdoor festival to an evening of live music throughout downtown Bettendorf.

20 Apr 2026

Act Now: Estate Planning and Charitable Giving Seminar/Quad Cities Community Foundation

By Quad Cities Community Foundation

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 20, 2026) — Join us for a practical, approachable seminar designed to help you take the next step in planning for your future — and your legacy.

Act Now: Estate Planning and Charitable Giving

Thursday, June 4, 2026

12–1:30PM

QCCF Community Room

Find us

20 Apr 2026

The Rock Island County Children’s Advocacy Center (RICCAC) Establishes Endowment Fund at Moline Regional Community Foundation (MRCF)

By Paul Plagenz

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS (April 20, 2026) — The Rock Island County Children’s Advocacy Center (RICCAC) has established a permanent endowment fund with Moline Regional Community Foundation (MRCF) to ensure long-term support for its mission of reducing trauma to children through coordinated, multidisciplinary investigations of abuse.

17 Apr 2026

NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley Names New Director of Development: Brooke Hendrickx

By Mark Mathews

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 17, 2026) — For more than 45 years, NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley has provided education, support, and advocacy to help individuals and families living with mental-health conditions and build resilience across the region. Serving more than 10,000 individuals annually, the organization is proud to announce the appointment of Brooke Hendrickx as its new Director of Development.

13 Apr 2026

OneTable QC Announces Free April Advocacy Workshop to Help Non-Profit Leaders Turn Everyday Work into Impact

By Jackie Celske

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 13, 2026) — OneTable QC invites non-profit leaders, development professionals, board members, and community members to attend a free, interactive workshop this April: The Value and Power of Advocacy: Practical Skills to Turn Everyday Work into Influence.

01 Apr 2026

YWCA Quad Cities Opening New Youth Group Welcomes First Residents

By Jenna Panicucci

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 1, 2026) — YWCA Quad Cities is proud to announce it has officially opened its doors to Alan’s House, its new youth group home. On Wednesday, April 1, we will welcome our very first residents.

01 Apr 2026

Field Trip to Springfield/Fully Free Day of Action

By Mary McNeil

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