26 Oct 2020

Quad-Cities Banks, Credit Unions Pool Resources to Give $130K to New Equity Initiatives

By Kevin Smith

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 26, 2020) — Thirteen banks and credit unions serving the Iowa and Illinois Quad Cities have pooled their resources to give more than $130,000 to the United Way’s United for Equity Fund, created to address and solve inequities in education, income and health.

26 Oct 2020

The Good Kind of Payback: The Gene and Arlene Vincent Family Scholarship

By Quad Cities Community Foundation

 

Gene and Arlene Vincent

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 26, 2020) — Every dollar awarded through the endowment funds and scholarships set up by Gene and Arlene Vincent through the Quad Cities Community Foundation has deep meaning for their family. The couple has two funds at the Community Foundation — the Vincent Family Scholarship, set up in 2019, and the Gene B and Arlene J Vincent Endowment, established earlier this year.

14 Oct 2020

Ascentra Partners with River Bend Foodbank to Spread Awareness of Local Food Insecurities

By Barry Shaw

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 14, 2020) — As of October 2020, nearly 160,000 people, including 55,000 children are now facing food insecurity in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. “There are over 50,000 more people in our service area who do not have enough food because of COVID-19,” said Mike Miller, president and CEO of River Bend Foodbank.

30 Sep 2020

United Ways of Iowa Covid-19 Survey Launched to Understand Impact on Iowa Households

By Deann Cook

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA (September 30, 2020) — United Ways of Iowa is partnering with Strategic Marketing Services and the Institute for Decision Making at the University of Northern Iowa to launch a survey aimed at better understanding the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery on individual Iowa households.

28 Sep 2020

East Moline Community Fund Announces 2020 Community Grants

By Paul Plagenz

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 28, 2020) — The East Moline Community Fund Committee has approved $12,850 in funding for 14 area non-profit organizations.

“With many non-profits seeing an increased demand for their services, the committee focused on helping organizations providing vital resources to area residents,”  commented Chair Connie Dowsett.

26 Sep 2020

Moline Entrepreneur Receives $10,000 Grant to Expand Empowerment Resources for Women and Girls

By Julie Robinson

 

14 Sep 2020

The Moline Foundation Fall Grant Deadline Approaching

By Claudia J Meenan

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 14, 2020) — The Fall Grant Deadline of Friday, September 25 is quickly approaching. Please contact us with any questions.

11 Sep 2020

United Way Quad Cities Announces $2.3 Million in Grants to 37 Local Non-Profits

By Kevin Smith

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 11, 2020) — United Way Quad Cities announced on September 10 that it has issued $2.3 million in grants to 37 local agencies focused on ensuring all Quad Citizens, regardless of race or ZIP code, have the opportunity and access to achieve their full potential. 

21 Aug 2020

The Moline Foundation Fall Grant Criteria Announced

By Claudia J Meenan

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 21, 2020) — "Most non-profits are seeing an increase in demand for their services while facing uncertain funding projections. The ability to apply for operating expenses allows our community’s non-profit partners the needed flexibility to manage through these unprecedented times,” stated Paul Plagenz, President/CEO of The Moline Foundation.

19 Aug 2020

Goodwill of the Heartland Offers Free Online ServSafe Food Handler Certification

By Mindy Kayser

IOWA CITY, IOWA (August 19, 2020) — Goodwill of the Heartland is offering people the opportunity to gain an industry-recognized credential and a competitive edge in the restaurant and food service industry with its free online ServSafe Food Handler Certification.

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