10 Aug 2022

Quad Cities Community Foundation: What It Means to Be a Resource

By Sue Hafkemeyer

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 10, 2022) — At the Quad Cities Community Foundation, we aspire to be the most trusted resource for community generosity in our area. That means we spend a lot of time thinking about what it means to be a resource — and how we can be a better one for donors and nonprofits in the Quad Cities.

09 Aug 2022

Donor Support Exceeds $2.8 Million for ReLeaf Cedar Rapids

By John Bright

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (August 9, 2022) — In the two years since a powerful derecho devastated the Cedar Rapids tree canopy, donors have contributed more than $2.8 million to support the ReLeaf Cedar Rapids recovery plan in a fundraising campaign led by Trees Forever. This (ie contributions) is added to $10 million previously committed by the City of Cedar Rapids.

09 Aug 2022

Ascentra Credit Union Foundation Grants $45,000 to Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois

By Barry Shaw

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 9, 2022) — The Ascentra Credit Union Foundation (ACUF) has partnered with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois since 2020 to help fund the Girl Scouts Community Outreach Series. This series directly supports more than 1,100 at-risk girls in the underserved areas of Moline, Rock Island, Davenport, and Muscatine by building courage, confidence, and character through a Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

09 Aug 2022

Friendly House Hosts Back to School Resource Fair

By Janece Hicks

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 9, 2022) — Friendly House (1221 Myrtle St, Davenport) will be hosting a Back to School Resource Fair in our south parking lot on Thursday, August 11, 4-6PM (while supplies last). The first day of school is still a couple weeks away, but many families are already starting to plan and purchase supplies for their children. We don’t want school supplies to be something of worry for anyone.

28 Jul 2022

Habitat Executive Director Kristi Crafton Announces January Retirement, Tom Fisher-King Has Been Selected as Next Executive Director After a Successful Banking Career

By Rebecca Ludin

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 28, 2022) — Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities’ Executive Director Kristi Crafton announces she will retire in January 2023 after eighteen years with the organization. Thomas Fisher-King, Quad City Bank and Trust, First Vice President of Real Estate Operations and Facilities Management will be Habitat’s next Executive Director. Tom will begin his new role on September 17, allowing for a three-month transition.

28 Jul 2022

Triple Groundbreaking Ceremony for Home Builds in Davenport, Saturday, July 30

By Rebecca Ludin

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 28, 2022) — The public is invited to celebrate the Groundbreaking of Habitat Homes N° 128, N° 129, and N° 130 this Saturday, July 30, 10AM. The event will be located at 651 East 6th Street, Davenport. Habitat Homes N° 128, N° 129, and N° 130 will be the future homes of Sarah Ross, Balkiss Fousseni and Abdounazirou Adamou, Ayi Amavi and Vidjinnagni Tossou, and their families.

27 Jul 2022

Center for Active Seniors Inc (CASI) Acorn Endowment Fund

By Melanie Jones

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (July 27, 2022) — As far as Sue Rector is concerned, those are the two most powerful words a fundraiser can say.

26 Jul 2022

Midwest Hope and Healing Awards Community Non-Profits

By Paul Plagenz

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 26, 2022) — For eighteen years, Midwest Hope and Healing offered encouragement and comfort to 4,000 breast cancer patients with signature healing baskets. Through the generosity of donors, Midwest Hope and Healing established a grantmaking fund at The Moline Foundation to continue their legacy of caring for those newly diagnosed with breast cancer.

20 Jul 2022

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities Receives $15,000 Grant from Wells Fargo to Build a Home in Davenport

By Rebecca Ludin

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 20, 2022) — Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities is one of more than 230 Habitat for Humanity affiliates awarded a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation as part of its nationwide initiative to help low to moderate income families build and improve their homes across the US.

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities received a $15,000 grant to help build a home in Davenport.

18 Jul 2022

Local Food Establishment to be Recognized for Food Rescue

By Christina McDonough

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (July 18, 2022) — At the end of the day many businesses and organizations in the Quad Cities do something that makes them stand out from others. Instead of throwing edible food away, they donate it, and the Food Rescue Partnership has a program to recognize these area businesses and organizations.

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