11 May 2023

That's What She Said Quad Cities: New Event Coming to the QC

By Jennifer Davis

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 11, 2023) — By now, we know you've heard of TED and probably thought a time or two, "Hey, I could do that. I've got a story to tell," but something stopped you. Maybe you didn't have a stage to stand on or the support to surround you as you told your truth and so you kept that story inside, waiting for the day you'd be invited to share who you are with the world.

Well, we've got good news.

Today is that day and YOU'VE been invited.

10 May 2023

New Resource Available: “Homecoming: Life After Incarceration”

By Mary McNeil

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 10, 2023) — The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world. HIV prevalence among incarcerated individuals is more than three times higher than among the general population. The majority of the people in America's jails and prisons will eventually be released, and they face a myriad of challenges once they do so, including serious risk of housing instability and homelessness.

10 May 2023

Special Olympics Iowa and Dunkin’ Donuts Hold Annual "Cop on a Rooftop" Fundraiser

By Claire Quigle

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 10, 2023) — On Friday, May 19, 5AM-12PM, the eighth-annual “Cop on a Rooftop” event will take place at participating Dunkin’s across Iowa. The event has raised a total of more than $170,000 dollars for Special Olympics Iowa during the first seven years of the program.

Here’s a quick overview:

10 May 2023

St Ambrose University Hosts "Rally for Reid" Blood Drive, Thursday, May 11

By Kirby Winn

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 10, 2023) — Family and friends of the late Reid Gleeson will remember Reid on what would have been his eighth birthday with a “Rally for Reid” blood drive scheduled 11AM-6PM, Thursday, May 11 in the ballroom of Saint Ambrose University's Rogalski Center.

10 May 2023

Partnership Challenges Quad Citizens to Donate Food During the 31st Annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

By Kevin Smith

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 10, 2023) — United Way Quad Cities is pleased to partner with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) for the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, the nation’s largest one-day food drive. In partnership with River Bend Food Bank and local labor partners, this event on Saturday, May 13, aims to rally the community together in gathering non-perishable food donations to benefit Quad Cities families and children.

09 May 2023

Pork Producers Provide 50,000 Meals for Underprivileged Iowans

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (May 9, 2023) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association’s new Pork in the Pantry program provided more than 50,000

08 May 2023

Local Students Awarded Over Half a Million Dollars in Scholarships

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 8, 2023) — The Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced the recipients of $522,400 in scholarship awards. Made possible by the generosity of donors to scholarship funds at the Community Foundation, the scholarships awarded represent a significant investment in local students and their future impact on the Quad Cities and beyond.

05 May 2023

United Way Quad Cities Seeks Grant Applications for Emergency Food and Shelter Program

By Kevin Smith

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 5, 2023) — United Way Quad Cities is seeking proposals for grants for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, which received $137,266 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The grants are federally funded and administered by United Way Quad Cities. They are available to 501(c)3 non-profits, faith-based organizations, and government organizations that provide emergency food, shelter, and rental assistance in Scott or Rock Island counties.

28 Apr 2023

Prairie Burn 100 Gravel Bike Ride Announced for June 10, 2023 with New 5K Fun Run

By Jennifer Cogley

GRINNELL, IOWA (April 28, 2023) — As the beautiful spring season begins, gravel riders in and around the Grinnell community have excitedly resumed their weekly gravel rides in preparation of the annual Prairie Burn 100 gravel bike ride and 5K fun-run fundraiser on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Grinnell, Iowa.

27 Apr 2023

Red Cross Opens Shelter in Davenport, Iowa

By Brian Williamsen

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 27, 2023) — In response to the flooding along the Mississippi River, the American Red Cross has opened a shelter at 1111 West Kimberly Rd in Davenport, Iowa. The shelter is available for individuals affected by the flooding. Pets are allowed, provided owners bring a kennel and all pet supplies.

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