11 May 2018

Ministries receive grant funds

By Teresa LaBella

Churches United of the Quad City Area gratefully acknowledges the continued support of our hunger and shelter ministries by the Mary Iva Gittens Knouse Trust.

This $2,000 grant award will help us serve individuals and families at our 24 neighborhood food pantries, 3 hot meal sites and Winnie’s Place, the only emergency shelter in the Illinois Quad Cities for homeless women and children who may have survived domestic abuse.

27 Apr 2018

Paying it Forward, Ascentra Style

By Megan Guldenpfennig

Join the Movement – Special Video Releasing April 28

BETTENDORF, IOWA –  Ascentra Credit Union is known for paying it forward in the region, and wants to celebrate the upcoming International Pay it Forward Day on April 28 in a way that inspires others to pay it forward themselves.

09 Apr 2018

Rock Island businesses join Modern Woodmen to help local kids in April

By Michelle Opsahl

Sales benefit Child Abuse Council during Child Abuse Awareness Month

Throughout April, Child Abuse Awareness Month, several businesses in downtown Rock Island are donating a portion of proceeds to benefit Child Abuse Council. Modern Woodmen of America, a fraternal financial services organization based in Rock Island, will match these donations, up to $1,000.

The participating businesses are:

22 Mar 2018

Friendly House participating in Child and Adult Care Food Program

By The Friendly House

Davenport, IA – Friendly House participates in the federally funded Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) by offering services to registered home childcare providers. Providers in Scott, Muscatine, Clinton and Cedar counties 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.

14 Mar 2018

The Moline Foundation Announces Grant Deadline

By Jennifer von Kaenel, CFRE
A grants submission deadline has been announced by The Moline Foundation. Non-profit, designated as 501(c)(3) organizations are encouraged to apply. The organizations must serve the citizens of Moline and the surrounding region, including the Quad Cities region.
           
All materials necessary to receive funds are due in The Moline Foundation offices by
14 Mar 2018

The Moline Foundation Announces New Board Member

By Jennifer von Kaenel, CFRE
Moline, Illinois - The Moline Foundation announces the appointment of a new member to its Board of Directors.
Debi Becht, Moline, will serve a five-year term as a member of The Moline Foundation Board of Directors.
A Nurse Practitioner, Becht has lived in Moline for nearly 40 years. She is also the co-founder of the Good Samaritan Free Clinic, a non-profit health clinic formerly operated in Moline and East Moline.
13 Mar 2018

The Community Hunger Drive raises 363,249 meals for River Bend Foodbank

By Jennifer Schroder

DAVENPORT, IOWA– During the month of February, Quad City area businesses and organizations collected funds and food for River Bend Foodbank. This year, the Community Hunger Drive engaged 51 businesses. They held a variety of activities throughout the month, including cake contests, bake sales, change wars, and chili cook-offs, to engage their employees in raising donations for River Bend Foodbank.

22 Feb 2018

5th Annual “Have a Heart for the Homeless” Luncheon

By Pam Hauman

Rock Island, IL and Davenport, IA--Christian Care in Rock Island and the Humility of Mary, Inc. of Davenport hosted the 5th Annual Have a Heart for the Homeless Luncheon on Saturday, February 3, 2018. The event was held at CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA. Tickets got you a catered lunch by Biaggi’s and entertainment. A silent auction and raffle baskets was also available.

22 Feb 2018

“Soup or Bowls” Food Drive

By Pam Hauman

Rock Island, IL – Saturday, February 3, 2018 marked the 3rd Annual “Soup or Bowls” food drive sponsored by Discounted Furniture in Rock Island. Canned food and other donations were accepted at the Rock Island Hy-Vee located at 2930 18th Avenue, Rock Island. All proceeds benefit Christian Care, homeless men’s shelter in Rock Island and QC Paws, animal care shelter in Moline. All those who donate were entered into a prize drawing.

21 Feb 2018

Safe Haven Soup Supper February 24, 2018

By Colleen Koss

AMANA, Iowa-Help the Safe Haven animals by giving them a roof over their heads.

Safe Haven of Iowa County is having a Soup Supper on February 24th as a way to raise funds for the care of their animals and to repair the roof over their heads.  The soup supper includes a large variety of soups and chili as well as homemade desserts.  Price for the Soup Supper is $8 per person.

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