13 Dec 2022

ImpactLife Responds to Decrease in Rate of First-Time Blood Donors

By Kirby Winn

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 13, 2022) — ImpactLife is responding to a substantial decrease in the rate of first-time blood donors by offering a $25 electronic gift card or donation to Feeding America for first-time donors with ImpactLife. Now through January 15, first-time donors who register for blood donation with ImpactLife will receive a voucher to redeem for a $25 electronic gift card.

09 Dec 2022

Quad City FIRST LEGO League Robotics Event at the Putnam Museum December 10

By Leslie Klipsch

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 9, 2022) — The Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) will hold a FIRST LEGO League robotics qualifying event on Saturday, December 10, at the Putnam Museum and Science Center in Davenport, Iowa. Approximately 150 students ages nine to fourteen from 31 teams built robots and prepared presentations to compete for awards and a chance to advance to next level competitions.

08 Dec 2022

Ducky’s Lagoon to Host Red Solo Cup Party for Habitat

By Rebecca Ludin

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 8, 2022) — Ducky’s Lagoon located on Highway 92 in Andalusia, IL will be hosting a Red Solo Cup Party, Friday December 9, 2022. All are welcome to attend. Proceeds from this event will support Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities. The cost for a red solo cup is $5.00, which buys drink specials and the opportunity to win door prizes. Specials will be going on all day; door-prize drawings will start at 6PM.

08 Dec 2022

IEC Launches Federal Funding Hub

By Iowa Environmental Council

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 8, 2022) — IEC has launched the Iowa Energy and Infrastructure Funding Hub, an online resource hosted at IAFederalFunding.org to help Iowans better understand and access federal support for clean energy and resiliency projects.

07 Dec 2022

Law-Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge Returns to Benefit Special Olympics Illinois

By Alexandra McMillin

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (December 7, 2022) — This winter, the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge will be held at 24 locations throughout the state. These events will support the thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities served by Special Olympics Illinois.

07 Dec 2022

Kiwanis Club of Moline, Illinois Issues Grants to Five Local Organizations

By Cathie Rochau

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 7, 2022) — The Kiwanis Club of Moline, IL, recently issued grants to five local organizations, with each receiving $450 towards their needs. The funds are collected weekly, during Kiwanis member “happy and sad” announcements. Donations are placed into an actual piggy bank during weekly meetings. This is a long-standing tradition, and members continue to be generous with their contributions to the fund, lovingly called “Porky Pig.”

30 Nov 2022

Frigid Feet: Stepping into the Shoes of the Unsheltered, December 17, 8-11AM

By Alexis Bull

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 30, 2022) — This year we will be hosting the first walk of its kind for the Quad City Community. The goal of this walk is to raise awareness to what the homeless community experiences during the brutal months of winter.

There will be a $22 Registration fee per walker. There will also be an option to raise $100 and drop the donation off by December 1 to have the registration fee waved. Visit our website to register!

17 Nov 2022

The Transformation Continues for Humility Homes and Services

By Quad Cities Community Foundation

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 17, 2022) — In late 2020, Humility Homes and Services received a $100,000 Transformation Grant from the Quad Cities Community Foundation to help pilot its supportive housing model, a holistic approach combining stable affordable housing with wraparound services.

15 Nov 2022

Iowa Women’s Foundation Names New President and CEO

By Kassie Hensel

CORALVILLE, IOWA (November 15, 2022) — The Iowa Women’s Foundation has named Deann Cook as its next President and CEO. The transition takes effect on January 1, 2023 — following the retirement of Dawn Oliver-Wiand.

10 Nov 2022

Food Bank of Iowa Partners with Google.org This Holiday Season to Help Deliver Meals to Neighbors in Need

By Jessica Maldonado

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 10, 2022) — Food Bank of Iowa announced a partnership with Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm and Feeding America® to immediately provide food for Iowans in need and build long-term technology solutions to scale the food bank’s impact.

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