29 Nov 2021

Brissman Foundation Grants More Than $140,000 to Support Milan Quality of Life

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 29, 2021) — Milan residents who aspire to join the health-care workforce have a new resource in their corner: the Grant W and Virginia W Brissman Scholarship for Nursing and Health Sciences.

09 Nov 2021

Ascentra Partners with Local Salvation Army to Spread Awareness and Raise Money for Red Kettle Campaign

By Barry Shaw

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 9, 2021) — Across our communities, people are feeling the ongoing impact of the pandemic through hunger, piling bills, and job and income loss. This is forcing many to make difficult decisions between their basic needs and the reality of being or becoming homeless.

03 Nov 2021

Eviction Diversion Meeting for Tenants This Evening

By Mary McNeil

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 3, 2021) — Project NOW has partnered with the 14th Judicial Circuit in Rock Island County, the Rock Island County Bar Association, Prairie State Legal Services Inc, and the Salvation Army to develop an Eviction Diversion Program (EDP). The goal of the program is to keep tenants housed while ensuring that small business owners are reimbursed back rent.

01 Nov 2021

Students Invited to Apply for Nearly 80 Scholarships Totaling More Than $500,000

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 1, 2021) — Local educators Julie Eisenband and Chris Strunk noticed a problem when it came to the representation of immigrant and refugee students in their classrooms. While these students were a strong presence in Eisenband’s courses at United Township High School in East Moline, one of the state’s most diverse high schools, they were few and far between in Strunk’s at Augustana College.

28 Oct 2021

The Moline Foundation Accepts Scholarship Applications

By The Moline Foundation

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 28, 2021) — The Moline Foundation is pleased to announce the acceptance of Fall 2022 Scholarships applications starting on November 1, 2021. This year, $60,000 and 32 individual scholarships are up for awarding. Additional information and links to the application can be found on www.MolineFoundation.org.

26 Oct 2021

Susan Anderson to Retire as CEO of Community Home Partners

By Katherine Bauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 26, 2021) — After 22 years at the helm of the Rock Island Housing Authority (RIHA) and now its new managing entity Community Home Partners (CHP), Susan Anderson has announced plans to retire next January.

22 Oct 2021

The Moline Foundation Announces Fall Grant Awards

By The Moline Foundation

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 22, 2021) — The Moline Foundation Board approved $285,000 in grant funding for 31 area non-profit organizations. The Moline Foundation accepted applications for capital and program expenses.

22 Oct 2021

Local Down Syndrome Achievement Center Expanding

By Pam Lynch

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 22, 2021) — On October 9, GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities the local Down Syndrome Achievement Center held its annual celebration of acceptance at the 2021 “i have a Voice” Gala. This year they celebrated ten years of supporting the voices of individuals with Down syndrome right here in the Quad Cities.

18 Oct 2021

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)/Friendly House

By Steve Gottcent

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 18, 2021) — Friendly House participates in the federally-funded Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) by offering services to registered home child-care providers. Providers in Scott County can receive reimbursement for nutritious meals and snacks provided to children in their care.  Children cannot be charged an additional fee for any food served in these programs.

18 Oct 2021

United Way Quad Cities Welcomes Angela Snyder to Newly-Developed Role of Chief Strategy Officer

By Kevin Smith

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 18, 2021) — United Way Quad Cities recently welcomed Angela Snyder to the newly-established role of Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). Snyder has more than fifteen years of experience in strategic growth and operations, business-development, marketing, and talent-cultivation.

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