“He was a self-made man,” said Larry Tschappat of his father, Ed. “My father earned everything he had. He paid his own way through Brown Business College, while working a night job and supporting his family.”
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Helen Mauer Simmons was born in the small town of West Liberty, IA. Helen's ancestors were all hard-working Swiss and English farmers. When she lived there, West Liberty was a little community of fewer than 2,000 people.
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Today you can find her enjoying retirement in St. Louis, Missouri – but Sue Stolze is an Iowa girl at heart. Born and raised in Des Moines, Sue went to school, married, raised two sons, and pursued her career in Davenport. These roots inspired her to look north when deciding where to make a charitable gift.
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With my involvement on the Community Foundation Investment Committee and on the Community Foundation Board of Directors, I have seen firsthand how the Community Foundation has helped caring people in the Quad Cities fulfill their charitable giving goals.
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There are so many needs in our community,” says Eda Hofmann, “I would have no idea which one is the most vital, and which one has no place to turn to for help.”
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Jim Russell was surprised by a statistic his staff discovered recently. In the 28 years since Russell Construction has been in business, the company has given more than $1 million to charitable and civic causes.
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I love sharing examples of organizations and people who are going above and beyond to make the Quad Cities area a better place for all of us
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As we look to the future, we at the Community Foundation have been reflecting on the heroes in our community who motivate us every day. For me, the first people that come to mind are the members of Teens for Tomorrow.
Read MoreAs I write this blog post, I am just returning from the National Council on Foundations Annual Conference.
I always appreciate time with colleagues to be inspired, refreshed, and challenged. Being a leader in Philanthropy at a Foundation is a big responsibility, especially with a Community Foundation representing a region of donors.
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“I believe in giving back."
My grandpa was a huge, huge influence in my life. It was through him, and my Dad, that I learned my sense of compassion.
Read MoreThe Amy Helpenstell Foundation Fund awarded $286,000 in grants to 22 area nonprofit organizations.
The awards were announced during a grant reception April 22nd at the iWireless Center in Moline.
Read MoreTeen leaders from six Quad-City organizations met Sunday to discuss how they can continue their leadership and make their voices heard.
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FIRST let me share what many people have asked me. What is my vision for our Community Foundation? To be a bridge joining people with PASSION, COMMITMENT, and a COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT to challenge the status quo and create cool, creative, and prosperous opportunities for the benefit of our Regional Community.
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My first 90+ days in the Quad Cities and serving as the new President/CEO of the Community Foundation flew by! Thank you so so so much to all the Board, Staff, Donors, Business, Community and Non-Profit Leaders – who made my first 90 days awesome! The following highlights of my first 90+ days are in no particular order:
Read MoreMay 2012 --- Since its inception in 2002, the Teens for Tomorrow (T4T) youth philanthropy program has welcomed 238 high school participants, and those students have granted more than $60,000 to the community. As we celebrate the first decade of T4T and the difference these teens make in our community, we also celebrate the difference T4T has made in the lives of the students.
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The Grant W. Brissman and Virginia M. Brissman Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of grant funds to benefit the Village of Milan and its residents.
Read MoreThe Quad Cities Community Foundation is pleased to announce that $100,000 is currently available to grant to area nonprofits through their Core Mission Grant program.
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After conducting a nationwide search, the Quad Cities Community Foundation Board of Directors has selected Sherry Ristau as their new President & Chief Executive Officer.
Read MoreThe results are in. From July 2013 through June 2014, during the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s 50 for 50 Challenge, donors established 70 new funds with more than $1.7 million in endowment to support causes that matter to them.
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Dave Slater was successful and passionate in all areas of his life – with his family, in his business and his love for the outdoors. He was a graduate of Davenport West High School and earned his business degree from Iowa State University in 1984. Tragically, in October 2012, Dave’s life was cut short in a boating accident at the age of 50. This is his legacy.
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