ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 3, 2022) — Annually, the month of May is designated as Community Action Month. Project NOW is one of 1,000 agencies across the country are working every day to create opportunities and transform the lives of their neighbors making communities stronger and helping families across the US thrive. Project NOW is a member of the National Community Action Partnership and the Community Action Network, which was born out of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 29, 2022) — In conjunction with Pay It Forward Day on April 28, 2022, the Ascentra Credit Union Foundation (ACUF), the philanthropic arm of Ascentra Credit Union, has contributed $50,000 towards the expansion of the River Bend Food Bank’s facilities.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 18, 2022) — The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is inviting the Quad Cities back to its premier event to boost physical and mental health through healthy habits while supporting the lifesaving mission.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 18, 2022) — Following a thorough review of applications by numerous volunteer scholarship committees, 29 students will receive $51,000 in scholarships this year from the various endowed funds administered at the Moline Foundation. This year’s scholarship winners include:

Alleman High School: Sophia Heim, D A R E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Scholarship

Black Hawk College: Carley Whitsell, Ina Duncan Banks Memorial Scholarship