13 Apr 2020

One Human Family Forms Care-A-Van of Thanks and Unity to Diverse Health-Care Workers

By Rev Rich Hendricks

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 13, 2020) — On Wednesday, April 15, a Care-A-Van decorated with messages of thanks from Buddhists, Jews, Christians, Muslims, and Humanists will make its way to four nursing homes on the Iowa side of the River  On Wednesday, April 22, beginning at noon, a similar caravan will make its way to four nursing homes on the Illinois side of the river (listed below).

13 Apr 2020

Jewish Federation Members Help with Food Distribution

By Allan Ross

 

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 13, 2020) — On Friday, April 10, members of the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities helped distribute 10 pallets of fresh produce from River Bend Foodbank in the parking lot of St Mark's Anglican Church in Sivis, along with members of the church and leaders of the Silvis School District.

09 Apr 2020

Four Local Funders w Statewide Assistance Announce $325,000 in New Funding to Meet Community Needs

By Joy Boruff

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 9, 2020) — To meet the needs of people living in western Illinois dealing with the COVID-19 crisis, four local funders have announced a Rapid Response Fund with immediate assistance of $325,000 distributed this week.

07 Apr 2020

$102,376 Donated on April 6 for “Unite Quad Cities for COVID-19 Recovery”

By Melanie Jones

QUAD CITIES — Quad Citizens raised $102,376 on Monday, April 6, during the 24-hour “Unite Quad Cities for COVID-19 Recovery” giving event spearheaded by KWQC TV6, The Quad-City Times, United Way of the Quad Cities, and the Quad Cities Community Foundation.

All contributions supported the Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Fund at the Quad Cities Community Foundation.

07 Apr 2020

River Bandits/Genesis PPE Drive at Modern Woodmen Park

By Joseph Kubly

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 7, 2020) — As local health-care providers continue to anticipate a surge in coronavirus (COVID19) cases in our region, the Quad Cities River Bandits are helping collect donations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other supplies for the brave health-care workers at Genesis Health System.

07 Apr 2020

The Moline Foundation Announces Updated Spring 2020 Grant Requirements

By The Moline Foundation

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 7, 2020) — The Covid-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on the ability of non-profits to not only serve their constituents, but to effectively operate. Based on this unprecedented situation, The Moline Foundation has modified our Spring 2020 Grant submission criteria. Priority will be given to the essential operational costs of non-profit applicants serving the basic needs of residents including:

03 Apr 2020

First Midwest Bank Pledges $50,000 for Relief to Those Quad Citizens Impacted by COVID-19

By Marci Zogg

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 3, 2020) — First Midwest Bank has announced a $50,000 pledge to the United Way of the Quad Cities to respond to local challenges faced by residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

02 Apr 2020

Quad Cities to Launch 24-Hour Giving Event to Support Community’s Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

By Melanie Jones

PRESS RELEASE (April 2, 2020) — Media, foundations, and non-profit funders in the Quad Cities are uniting to support the community’s response during this COVID-19 pandemic. “Unite Quad Cities for COVID-19 Recovery” will be a 24-hour giving event this Monday, April 6.

26 Mar 2020

Petco Foundation Invests in Lifesaving Work of Humane Society of Scott County

By Ryan Wille

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 26, 2020) — The Humane Society of Scott County of announces it has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to support purchase of new medical equipment to care for lost, abandoned, and unwanted animals in Scott County.

The Petco Foundation investment will help to purchase upgraded equipment that is typically used upon intake of animals and to monitor their health during their stay at the shelter.

02 Mar 2020

Ascentra Credit Union Foundation Presents $50K Grant to Help Fund Girl Scouts Outreach Program

By Barry Shaw

BETTENDORF, IOWA (March 2, 2020) — Nearly 2,000 girl’s lives are being changed through a new Girl Scouts community-outreach program. This program directly supports 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.

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