19 Aug 2019

The Moline Foundation Announces Vietnam Veterans of America QC Chapter 299 Scholarship Recipients

By Joy Boruff

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 19, 2019) — The Moline Foundation announces the 2019 Vietnam Veterans of America QC Chapter 299 scholarship recipients:

1. Arron Kristof, Black Hawk College

2. Micah Douglas, Black Hawk College

3. William A. Schultz, St. Ambrose University

31 Jul 2019

River Bend Foodbank Opens Pantry at NorthPark Mall

By Jennifer Schroder

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 31, 2019) — A recently opened food pantry at NorthPark Mall will help the 1 in 8 people and 1 in 5 children who struggle with hunger in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. The pantry is open every Tuesday, 4– 6:30PM; Thursday, 9–11AM; and Saturday, 9–11AM. There is also a pantry at SouthPark Mall in Illinois, as well as 300 others throughout our service area, where hungry people can get the food they need to live a happy, healthy life.

23 Jul 2019

Iowa Shoppers Ready for Tax-Free Weekend

By Goodwill of the Heartland

PRESS RELEASE (July 23, 2019) — Goodwill reminds back-to-school shoppers heading to the stores for the upcoming tax-free holiday, August 2 and 3, that shopping Goodwill locations in Iowa is always tax-free. Since Goodwill of the Heartland is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization, customers do not pay sales tax when shopping its Iowa stores.

19 Jul 2019

Wine and Whiskers 2019

By Humane Society of Scott County

 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 18, 2019) — You are invited to our first ever Wine and Whiskers event taking place on Thursday, September 12, 5:30-7:30PM, sponsored by Wide River Winery in the Village of East Davenport.

Enjoy a relaxing evening filled with amazing local wines, heavy appetizers, live music, and the company of fellow animal lovers.

18 Jul 2019

United Way of the Quad Cities Hosts Day of Action School Supply Drive

By Marci Zogg

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 17, 2019) — On Thursday, July 19, United Way of the Quad Cities will Day of Action to collect school supplies for local children. Nearly 25,000 Quad Cities students are on the Free and Reduced lunch program. By collecting basic school-supply items, United Way of Quad Cities aims to help students feel prepared and ready to learn — thus setting them up for success in the coming school year.  

12 Jul 2019

Live Nation and House of Blues Music Forward Foundation Announce Recipients of 2019 Scholarship Programs

By Jane Sparango

 

09 Jul 2019

United Way of the Quad Cities Welcomes New Board Members, Wishes Farewell to Four Outgoing Members

By Marci Zogg

25 Jun 2019

Christian Care Adding More Beds to Offer More Care

By Steve Gottcent

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 24, 2019) — In 2018, it was reported that approximately 550 people were experiencing homelessness each night in the Quad Cities. Christian Care, similar to other shelters, works hard to provide adequate shelter, but also consistently sees more people in need of help. In response to this problem, Christian Care is adding a new dorm to their facility which will include 6 new beds for homeless men in the community.

19 Jun 2019

To All Donors, Adopters, and Supporters of the Humane Society of Scott County

By Humane Society of Scott County

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 19, 2019) — We are writing in response to the news released last night regarding the Humane Society of Scott County. We recently found out that the city will be undertaking animal-control internally and a contract with King's Harvest is being negotiated to provide the shelter care.

19 Jun 2019

Churches United of the Quad City Area Continues Community-Wide Food Drive

By Susan Schwartz

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 19, 2019) — For the fourth consecutive year, Churches United of the Quad City Area will partner with local grocery stores and businesses to build on the success of Thanksgiving in July, a community-wide, non-perishable food-drive. All food collected will go directly to the 26 food pantries and 3 hot meal sites operated by Churches United. The food drive to benefit the entire Quad City Area will be held Monday, July 1, through Wednesday, July 31.

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