CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (June 6, 2023) — Landmarks Illinois is excited to announce that it has donated the iconic Ebony Test Kitchen from the former Johnson Publishing Company Building in Chicago to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) located in Washington DC. The test kitchen will be a part of the museum’s permanent collection.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 6, 2023) The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation, a private foundation administered in partnership with the Quad Cities Community Foundation, has granted $1,198,211 to 53 area non-profits to advance its vision of a growing, thriving, inclusive community through investments in innovation and accessibility.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 6, 2023) — The Family Credit Union, a not-for-profit financial cooperative serving those in the Quad Cities area, will be launching its eighth Family Discount Mondays program this summer to support local non-profit organizations. This year's dates are June 12, 19, and 26, and July 3, 10, and 17. Discount Days gives all members of the community an opportunity to visit Quad City attractions at a greatly discounted admission rate.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 30, 2023) — The Moline Foundation Board approved $235,000 in grant funding for 43 area non-profit organizations. The Foundation received applications for capital and program expenses. These grants will help local non-profits expand services, upgrade technology, and offer programming.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 30, 2023) — In the wake of the tragic apartment collapse that occurred in our beloved hometown of Downtown Davenport this past Sunday, Cookies and Dreams is stepping up to provide support and relief to the affected residents. We are proud to announce the launch of our special edition Davenport Disaster Relief Box, a collection of our favorite Midwest, hometown, homegrown cookie flavors.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 30, 2023) — In partnership with Disaster Ready Quad Cities, the Quad Cities Community Foundation is currently accepting donations to the Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Fund to support Quad Cities non-profits supporting households impacted by the collapse of 324 Main Street in downtown Davenport, Iowa, over the weekend.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 26, 2023) — The summer of 2023 is a time of expansion and advancement for Goodwill of the Heartland and the many people employed and served by the nonprofit.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 18, 2023) — “Each year we select a Veterans organization to receive $1000 just before the Kwik Star Criterium Ford Pro Men's race at 4:20 PM on Memorial Day. The Final Salute is this year's recipient. Lanae Strovers created The Final Salute to bury unclaimed veterans’ cremated remains with full honors,” announces John Harrington of the Quad Cities Bicycle club. “It’s her life’s cause and we want to help her this year.”

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 16, 2023) Thirty students were awarded $59,650 in scholarships from endowed funds administered by the Moline Foundation. Students came from schools around the area, as well as two colleges and a homeschooled student.

The students and their scholarships include:

Tanner Klockenga, Abington-Avon High School, Martin Ryan Agriculture Scholarship

Quentin Fonesca, Alleman High School, DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Scholarship

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 15, 2023) — Our annual Golf "FORE" Homes fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, June 9, 2023 at Indian Bluff Golf Course in Milan with a shotgun start at 8:30AM. This scramble tournament is a fun event you won't want to miss. We will have prizes for our top teams and golfers and raffle baskets.

Registration includes a delicious lunch after the tournament and a grab bag of goodies for every golfer. Foursomes are $300; individuals, $75.

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