21 Apr 2017

Rock Island Arsenal Welcome Club Gives Hunger Grant

By Rhonda Johnson

Churches United of the Quad City Area is very thankful to The Rock Island Arsenal Welcome Club for their $1,000.00 grant in support of our Hunger Program in the Quad City Area. This grant was awarded through the Welcome Club’s Community Support program.

19 Apr 2017

Walk MS: Quad Cities Joins Nationwide Effort to Raise $1 Billion for People Living with MS Hundreds Will Help Achieve Milestone by Walking to End Multiple Sclerosis

By Mary McNeil

Bettendorf, Iowa — Since 1988, hundreds of thousands of people have taken part in Walk MS events across the country raising critical funds and awareness for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. This year, the cumulative fundraising since 1988 is expected to surpass $1 billion.

17 Apr 2017

St. Baldrick’s of Clinton County Hosts Head-Shaving Event to Raise Funds for Childhood Cancer Research

By Jennifer Naeve

With a Goal to Raise $40,000 and have 100 Shavees Go Bald

17 Apr 2017

RSVP holds Celebrations to Honor Volunteers

By Julie Ross

In celebration of Older Americans Month (May) and Senior Corps Week (May 14th-20th), RSVP of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois is holding several recognition events for its members. RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) connects nearly 1000 volunteers (age 55+) in meaningful volunteer opportunities at 120 different non-profits and community agencies in Scott County, Iowa and Rock Island, Knox, and Warren Counties in Illinois.

12 Apr 2017

Car Shows for a Cause

By Patrick Lynch

April 12, 2017 – GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities, the local Down Syndrome Achievement Center, has been chosen as one of the benefactors for several car shows and cruise-ins here in the Quad Cities area this spring and summer. The Quad Cities Cruisers and the Quad City Camaro Club both chose GiGi’s as one of the charities to support this year.

12 Apr 2017

Kwik Star Criterium to Donate to Honor Flight

By John Harrington

11 Apr 2017

CASI Hosts Bridal Garage Sale

By Jamie Lange

Davenport, Iowa – The Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) Bridal Garage Sale is Sunday, April 23, from 11am to 2pm at CASI, 1035 West Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA 52806. Soon-to- be brides can shop the various vendor stations as well as the garage sale tables where past brides and vendors are selling their wares.

04 Apr 2017

2017 Blueout Day is April 7th

By Child Abuse Council

Join us and wear blue to support safe, healthy, happy childhoods.

Blueout Day unites our community during Child Abuse Prevention Month to keep all children safe from abuse and neglect.

Show us your Blue!  Organize a workplace BLUEOUT celebration. Allow your employees to "buy" a blue jeans day at work on April 7th by donating to the Child Abuse Council. Share photos on Facebook #BlueoutQC

03 Apr 2017

NOVA SINGERS HIGH TEA FUNDRAISER

By Nova Singers

The Nova Singers High Tea Fundraiser is only a week away.  Do you have your ticket yet?

High Tea will be served Saturday, April 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the historic First Lutheran Parish House, 1600 20th Street, Rock Island.  Tickets include tea, Lagomarcino chocolates, other delicacies, a tour of the house and entertainment!

03 Apr 2017

Annual Texas Roadhouse Luncheon to be held April 13

By Stephanie Kocer
Grimes, IA – Texas Roadhouse is open for lunch! Doors will open at all Iowa locations on Thursday, April 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a FREE lunch in support of Special Olympics Iowa. Simply leave a donation at your table and 100% of the proceeds will go to Special Olympics Iowa. Local law enforcement officials will serve meals and bus tables, allowing all tips to also benefit athletes with intellectual disabilities.
 

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