03 Jan 2018

Metro Arts program to receive proceeds from Timmermann drawings

By Margot Day

Rock Island, Ill.  –

Local artists will present a check for $1,700 to Quad City Arts’ Metro Youth Apprenticeship Program at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, at Quad City Arts’ Rock Island Gallery, 1715, 2nd Ave., Rock Island.  This donation comes from the proceeds of the recent sale of Dean Timmermann’s drawings.

28 Dec 2017

Christian Care Awarded 3 Grants

By Pam Hauman

Rock Island, IL – Christian Care was awarded grant funding of $2,000 from the Wilbert and Carol Keppy Charitable Foundation, $1,000 from the Harris Family Charitable Fund at the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend and $1,769 from the Mel McKay Trust. Funds will be used to support the various programs and services provided through Christian Care.

20 Dec 2017

Endowment Committee Supports Winnie’s Place

By Teresa LaBella

The Endowment Committee of Trinity Lutheran Church in Moline has approved a funding request for $2,000 toward shelter repairs at Winnie’s Place, the only emergency shelter in the Illinois Quad Cities for women, with or without children, who are homeless and/or survivors of domestic abuse. In addition to shelter, food, and basic needs, Winnie’s Place offers counseling, advocacy, and education in life skills to help these women and their families build toward a more successful future.

19 Dec 2017

Community Fundraising On-Going Event to Benefit 46th Annual CROP Hunger Walk

By Chantel Boyd

December 19, 2017 - Between now until the end of February, you can make your lunch count by dining at California Pho Restaurant, 3559 West Kimberly Road in Davenport on Wednesdays. During this period, a percentage of proceeds from meals to the 46th Annual Quad Cities CROP Hunger Walk. Everyone is invited to dine and share with friends and family as well.

13 Dec 2017

RME Kicks of it's 2018 Annual Apeal with Winter Wine Experience

By Alex Burkamper
DAVENPORT - Join us for the 9th Annual Winter Wine Experience, presented by Dimitri Wine & Spirits and sponsored by Estes Construction, on January 20th. . Winter Wine kicks off RME's Annual Appeal, and helps fund all of the educational programming offered by RME.Whether you prefer white or red, there will be excellent wine from around the globe for tasting, hors d'oeuvres, raffles, a silent auction, and live music. 
 
12 Dec 2017

GOODWILL RECEIVES LARGE DONATION OF OFFICE FURNITURE

By Goodwill of the Heartland

Burlington/Wever, December 12, 2017 – Goodwill of the Heartland is the recipient of a generous office furniture donation from Orascom Construction and Iowa Fertilizer Company. The nonprofit organization recently received more than 100,000 pounds of donated items including office chairs, desks, tables, filing cabinets, bookcases and cubicles.

12 Dec 2017

Cookie decorating and a visit from Santa Claus for Area Immigrant and Refugees Families

By Mary McNeil

(Rock Island, IL) Approximately 25 refugee families from eight countries speaking eleven different dialects will gather Thursday, December 14th for a fun-filled day of traditional Christmas activities.  The day, organized by Spring Forward Learning Center teachers, begins at 9:30 am with cookie decorating followed by a 10 am visit from Santa Claus at the Church of Peace (1114 12th Street Rock Island).

12 Dec 2017

United Way Distributes Basic Household Items

By Jennifer Walker

On Giving Tuesday (November 28), United Way of the Quad Cities Area collected monetary donations and items. Because of the generosity of the Quad Cities, items were distributed on Monday, December 11, 2017.

05 Dec 2017

The Moline Foundation Appoints a new Director of Development & Public Relations

By Jennifer von Kaenel, CFRE
Jennifer Von Kaenel hired as Director of Development & Public Relations
 
01 Dec 2017

BUCKTOWN WINE WALK SUPPORTS MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY

By Heidi Brandt

Event Caps a Humorous Social Media Campaign to Shop for the NAMI Cause DAVENPORT, Iowa (November 29, 2017) – The artists of Bucktown Center for the Arts will host a Wine Walk Friday December 15, 2017, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 225 East Second Street, Davenport. Guests may purchase a hand-painted wine glass for $20, which entitles them to a tasting of unique wines and light snacks.

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