29 Mar 2021

The Vietnam Veterans of America QC Chapter 299 Announces Scholarship Recipients

By Paul Plagenz

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 29, 2021) — In recognition of “Vietnam War Veterans Day” the Vietnam Veterans of America Q.C. Chapter 299 announces the following 2021 scholarship recipients:

1.     Boyoung Shim, formerly of the United States Army and currently with the US Army Reserves, Trinity School of Nursing

2.     Joseph Montalvo formerly with the United States Coast Guard, Black Hawk College

24 Mar 2021

Hy-Vee and Local First-Responders to Give Away 400 Hams in Quad Cities

By Josh Fisher

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 24, 2021) — As part of its annual One Step Hams for the Holidays campaign, Hy-Vee employees and local first-responders will distribute 400 Hormel® Cure 81® hams on Thursday, March 25, beginning at 5PM. The event, which benefits families in need, will be held at the SouthPark Mall.

22 Mar 2021

Stellar Investment Return Rates in 2020

By Quad Cities Community Foundation

 

Investment returns (Percentage-wise)

BETTENDORF, IOWA (March 22, 2021) — The past year may have been challenging in many ways, but for the Quad Cities Community Foundation, it’s been an opportunity to witness new levels of generosity within our community — and the remarkable results of that generosity. That is, in part, because Community Foundation donors saw exceptional growth of their funds.

18 Mar 2021

Royal Neighbors of America Honors 2020 Employee of the Year

By Julie Robinson

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 18, 2021) — Royal Neighbors of America named Amy Jones, Director of Philanthropy, their 2020 Employee of the Year for her unwavering “we can do this” attitude, creativity, and leadership during an especially challenging year.

15 Mar 2021

Quad City Cultural Trust (QCCT) Renames Fundraising Project after Ascentra’s Late President and CEO, Dale Owen

By Jennifer Naeve

BETTENDORF, IOWA (March 15, 2021) — Late Ascentra Credit Union President and CEO Dale Owen continues to make a significant impact through the Quad City Cultural Trust (QCCT) and a recent fundraising project, now known as the Dale Owen Art and Culture Match.

12 Mar 2021

United Way Awards $109K to Non-Profits Adapting to Quad Cities’ Emerging Needs Nearly One Year into Pandemic

By Kevin Smith

BETTENDORF, IOWA (March 12, 2021) — Nearly a year into the pandemic, United Way Quad Cities awarded $109,528 to 11 local non-profits helping to meet residents’ emerging and evolving needs related to their education, income, and health.

05 Mar 2021

Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) Foundation Offers Health Care Scholarships

By Lori Ristau

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (March 5, 2021) — The Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) Foundation is offering 75 scholarships, totaling $167,500 to help individuals interested in pursuing or advancing their career in long-term care. This is up from 33 scholarships offered last year. Scholarship opportunities are available for current long-term care employees, veterans and high school students.

05 Mar 2021

Moline Foundation Announces a $100,000 Community Endowment Challenge

By Claudia Meenan

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 5, 2021) — For more than 68 years The Moline Foundation has partnered with local non-profits, community organizations, families, and individuals to fulfill their philanthropic dreams. With $38 million allocated since 1953, our generous donors have created a legacy of caring for their neighbors and our community.

26 Feb 2021

United Way Awards $275K to Equity-Focused Organizations and Programming Targeting Disparities in the Quad Cities

By Kevin Smith

BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 26, 2021) — United Way Quad Cities awarded $275,000 in grants to local organizations to help reduce and prevent racial inequities in education, income, and health.

22 Feb 2021

United Way Announces $149K for 14 Quad-Cities Organizations for Emergency Food and Shelter Programs

By Kevin Smith

BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 22, 2021) — United Way Quad Cities announced $149,107 in federal funds to non-profits, faith-based organizations, and government agencies that provide emergency food, shelter, and rental assistance to meet the emerging needs of residents in Scott or Rock Island counties.

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