BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 1, 2025) — The Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced the opening of the 2025 QC River Connections Grant Program on August 1. Made possible by the Walton Family Foundation and guided by the Clean River Advisory Council (C-RAC), the grant program supports local organizations leading efforts to address environmental and community challenges along the Mississippi River.

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (July 30, 2025) — The Knox College-run organization “Blessings in a Backpack” has received a substantial $15,000 grant from the Galesburg Community Foundation's annual grant cycle, known as The Turnout. This initiative, which operates under the Kleine Center for Community Service, aims to support Galesburg School District 205 students who face food scarcity. Remarkably, this marks the second consecutive year that Blessings in a Backpack has been granted this amount.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (July 30, 2025) — For more than 55 years, Quad City Arts has helped shape the cultural identity of the Quad Cities region through public art, education, and community partnerships. By partnering with funders like the Quad Cities Community Foundation through grantmaking and the creation of an endowed fund, Quad City Arts is making sure their mission continues for decades to come.

CEDAR RAIDS, IOWA (July 30, 2025) — Goodwill of the Heartland is excited to announce the grand opening celebration of its newest Helms Career

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 25, 2025)  The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) invited funders and partners to the finale for the inaugural Iowa Supportive Housing Institute (the Institute).

Participants in the first-ever Iowa Institute presented development projects that will build a pipeline of supportive housing projects across the state.

The Partner of the Year award was presented to Aaron Wiese, President of Hy-Vee, by Jill Orton, American Red Cross Region CEO, Neal Bohnet, American Red Cross Regional Chief Development Officer and Liz Karim, American Red Cross Regional Philanthropy Officer

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 16, 2025) — On Thursday, July 17, community members in the Quad Cities will join Americans at hundreds of events nationwide to honor the legacy of Congressman John Lewis and fight back against the growing attacks on our civil and human rights.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 16, 2025) — Everything we do is built on trust and relationships. Because we have partners who believe in our mission at the Quad Cities Community Foundation, we can find creative solutions when our community needs them.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 13, 2025) — The Center for Active Seniors Inc (CASI) invites you to get out your clubs and Chip in Fore Seniors at the fourth annual charity Golf Tournament.

The event will take place on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Glynn’s Creek Golf Course, Long Grove, Iowa, featuring a shotgun start at 9AM. Registrants will play eighteen holes of golf with a golf cart, lunch, one drink, and gift bag included. Funds raised support senior programs at CASI.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 13, 2025) — In response to the severe weather events and the resulting emergency declaration in Scott County, the Quad Cities Community Foundation activated its Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Fund on Friday, July 11, in order to support response and recovery needs in the region.

Donations to the fund are now being accepted at QCCommunityFoundation.org.

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