05 Dec 2023

Gilda's Club to Host 25th Annual Lighting of The Blessing Tree at Be the Light Park

By Lexi Bull

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 7, 2023) — The Blessing Tree tradition continues for the 25th year and will have a new location where it will shine brightly for all. The Blessing Tree is a tradition in which people can sponsor a light, bow, or ornament in memory of, in celebration of, or in gratitude for, a special person in their life. This visual embodiment of hope will be held at Be the Light Park, on State St, between 10th and 12th Streets in downtown Bettendorf.

27 Nov 2023

Annual Homeless Person's Memorial Day 2023

By Laura Rodriguez

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 27, 2023) — On December 21, one hour after sunset, at 5:42PM, the public is invited to gather for a memorial service at Zion Lutheran Church, 1216 W 8th St, Davenport, Iowa, to honor those community members that we have lost while experiencing homelessness or who have experienced homelessness in the past. Names will be read, followed by the tolling of a bell.

24 Nov 2023

Cold Temps, Warm Hearts: Vanessa Treat Wetterling ('96) Has Spearheaded Local Food Drive for 23 Years

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 24, 2023) — An idea that started in Iowa has taken roots in Monmouth, and that's thanks to a Monmouth College graduate with a passion for helping her community.

Vanessa Treat Wetterling ('96) has spearheaded the community's enormously-successful Freezing for Food effort for nearly a quarter century, assisted by an army of volunteers. This year's Freezing for Food will be November 29-December 1 in downtown Monmouth.

21 Nov 2023

Fully FREE Luncheon Next Week

By Mary McNeil
21 Nov 2023

CASI Volunteers Raise Over $150,000 with Hat Bash Events

By Sue Rector

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 21, 2023) — Holiday giving started early for CASI with a hugely-successful fundraising campaign. In October, a pre-event fundraiser called Pass the Hat spearheaded by Chair Gwen Tombergs and Board Member Decker Ploehn kickstarted the momentum by raising $40,000. The Hat Bash event on November 16, with over 400 attendees, rounded out the campaign bringing the total raised to over $150,000.

21 Nov 2023

CASI Senior Secret Santa Now through December 8

By Sue Rector

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 21, 2023) — The holiday season is the time of year when we think of those who are less fortunate. Most of our thoughts and donations go to organizations that support children, families and the homeless. But each year hundreds of Quad City area older adults go without meals, gifts, and companionship due to lack of family, friends, and financial resources.

15 Nov 2023

AKWAABA QC Open House/Luncheon

By AKWAABA QC

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 15, 2023) — The AKWAABA QC, an IRS 501(c) Tax Exempt non-profit Organization is pleased to announce its open house/luncheon on November 18, 12-3PM, at its office located on 1531 47th Avenue Ste 2, Moline IL 61265

10 Nov 2023

Life is Beautiful Concert November 25 to Benefit NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley

By Lori Leipold

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 10, 2023) — Don’t miss this night of music to help raise money for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Greater Mississippi Valley. The latest Life is Beautiful concert will be Saturday, November 25, at the Raccoon Motel, 315 E 2nd St, Davenport. Doors open at 5PM, with music beginning at 6PM.

07 Nov 2023

Gridshock Documentary Free at the Bettendorf Library November 9

By Elle Sweborg
07 Nov 2023

Moline Regional Community Foundation Announces 2023 Fall Grant Recipients

By Krisan Steiger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 7, 2023) — The Moline Regional Community Foundation Board approved $197,000 in grant funding for 36 area non-profit organizations. Applications were accepted for capital and program expenses.

An award ceremony will be held Wednesday, November 8, 8-8:45AM, at the Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street, Moline. Grant recipients include the following:

$7,500

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