16 Dec 2024

National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Urges Congress to Include Producer Assistance and IRA Conservation Provisions in End-of-Year Bill

By Candice Abinanti

WASHINGTON DC (December 16, 2024) — For the past several weeks, Congress has been developing an end-of-year bill to extend federal funding before the December 20 deadline, further extend the 2018 Farm Bill, and provide economic assistance for struggling producers, among other priorities. After failed negotiations at the leadership level, the current draft of this bill does not include economic assistance for struggling producers.

12 Dec 2024

State Historical Society of Iowa Announces Humanities Project Grant Awards

By Valerie Van Kooten

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 12, 2024) — The State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa’s Interim Humanities Council, announced more than $140,000 in grants have been awarded to Iowa organizations and individuals working in the humanities in all corners of the state.

11 Dec 2024

Journey to Freedom Survey/Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments

By Marlon Chamberlain

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 11, 2024) — We hope this message finds you well! As part of our ongoing efforts to shape a policy agenda that truly reflects the needs of individuals across Illinois, we’re conducting a survey for people with arrest and conviction records.

10 Dec 2024

Operation Christmas Child Volunteers Send Christmas Joy to Children Overseas

By Molly Miller

DAVENPORT​​, IOWA​​ (December 10, 2024) — Area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message of joy to children around the world.

10 Dec 2024

Deck the Downtowns Includes Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides in Downtown Davenport Saturday, December 14

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 10, 2024) — On Saturday, December 14, 3-6PM, free horse-drawn wagon rides will be offered on E 2nd St, in downtown Davenport courtesy of the Downtown Davenport Partnership. Pick-up and drop-off will be at Bechtel Park, located at the intersection of 2nd St and Iowa St.

10 Dec 2024

Non-Profits Receive $125,000 in Capacity-Building Grants

By Megan Wright

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 10, 2024) — As the local non-profit sector grows, organizations need timely support to increase their capacity and sustainably expand their mission in the community. The Quad Cities Community Foundation designed Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants for exactly this reason.

27 Nov 2024

Starbucks Supports Hunger Relief for Iowa with Grant to Twelve Local Food Banks

By Max Haines

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 27, 2024) — This year, Starbucks is contributing $4M in grants to nearly 300 food rescue organizations across the nation.

In Iowa, twelve food banks will be receiving grants, which will support food distribution and infrastructure, including refrigeration, transportation, storage and expanding their capacity.

21 Nov 2024

Quad Cities Community Foundation Launches Two New Cohort Programs to Support Non-Profit Sector and Regional Community

By Quad Cities Community Foundation

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 21, 2024) — The Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced the launch of two cohort-based programs that will support the growth and development of local non-profits. Beginning in January 2025, nearly 100 non-profit professionals and volunteers — made up of teams from dozens of non-profits — will participate in the programs, gaining valuable knowledge and creating networks that will support the development of non-profits across the region.

20 Nov 2024

Cedar River Haven to Host Open House and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Giving Tuesday

By Cedar River Haven

LETTS, IOWA (November 20, 2024) — Cedar River Haven, a recovery residence for women in Southeast Iowa, will welcome the public to an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, coinciding with Giving Tuesday. Founded by Freda Sojka, creator of the iconic Bug Soother, the non-profit combines safe housing, life-skills training, and mentorship to support women in recovery.

20 Nov 2024

TBK Quad Cities Marathon Hosts Awards Night at Necker’s Jewelers

By Jodie Behrens

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 20, 2024) — The TBK Quad Cities Marathon annual Necker’s Jewelers Corporate Challenge and Non-Profit Challenge Awards Night will take place on November 21, 2024, 5–7PM, at the Davenport Necker’s Jewelers (4009 E 53rd Street, Ste 100, Davenport, Iowa).

We invite you to join us as we award and celebrate the winners of the 2024 Necker’s Jewelers Corporate Challenge and Non-Profit Challenge.

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