16 May 2017

Wells4Wellness to hold Walk-to-Niger Awards Ceremony

By Pat Herath

May 21st at 6:00-7:00 pm

MOLINE, Ill. – Wells4Wellness is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing safe, sanitary water wells to the people of Niger, Africa. Ten teams were challenged to cumulatively complete a virtual 6,000 mile walk for 60 days from the Quad Cities to Niger, Africa.

15 May 2017

KICK OUT HUNGER EVENT SEPTEMBER 9TH

By Teresa LaBella

Cheer on the Hawkeyes and Cyclones, grab a tasty plate of tailgate barbeque, and help Churches United of the Quad City Area raise funds to feed the hungry at Kick Out Hunger on Saturday, Sept. 9th. Our fun and friend-raising event kicks off 30 minutes before the televised game time. Watch the game and enjoy tail gate party activities at the Ken Anderson Academic All-America Club overlooking Lindberg Stadium at the Knowlton Outdoor Athletic Complex on the Augustana College campus.

15 May 2017

St. James Bettendorf Annual Rummage Sale

By Susan Wren

St. James Lutheran Church’s annual Rummage Sale & Bake Sale is Thursday, May 25 and Friday, May 26 from 8:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall. The church is located at 1705 Oak Street in Bettendorf. Items for sale include men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, books, toys, jewelry, linens and much more.

10 May 2017

THE HAROLD R. BECHTEL TRUST AWARDS HUNGER GRANT TO CHURCHES UNITED

By Rhonda Johnson

Churches United of the Quad City Area is very grateful to The Harold R. Bechtel Charitable Trust for a $5,000.00 grant, in support of its Scott County Food Pantries, a part of our Hunger Program.

25 Apr 2017

American Cancer Society Bettendorf Discovery Shop to host Annual Spring Garden Event

By Jamie Sons

All of the volunteers and staff at the Bettendorf Discovery Shop are hoping that you will be able to join us Monday, May 1st for our Garden event.  We are all ready to welcome spring by filling the shop with a variety of beautiful spring things that have been donated over the last year. 

22 Apr 2017

Rhythm City™ Casino Resort Raises $68K for Make-A-Wish® Iowa

By Megan McConville

Davenport, IA – Rhythm City Casino Resort

Rhythm City Casino Resort will present Make-A-Wish Iowa with a $68,246 check on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 9:30 AM. The check presenting ceremony will take place at Rhythm City Casino Resort at 7077 Elmore Ave, Davenport, IA 52807.

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.

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