Christian Scott Jones' idea of philanthropy turned on a dime when he became a member of the Quad Cities Community Foundation's youth philanthropy group, Teens for Tomorrow (T4T). "The program shows that philanthropy is more than just giving out money to organizations," he said. "It is about helping out your community and improving the lives of the people that live within it."
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What does it mean to be prepared?
How are we planning today, as individuals, as organizations, and as communities, to ensure that we are ready for tomorrow?
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It’s a good day when Hannah Morrell can help someone else.
“I love when I pick up the phone and someone has a problem and I’m able to resolve the issue,” said Morrell, who is the Director of Administration and Donor Services at the Quad Cities Community Foundation. “Whether it’s a staff person or a donor, I love finding solutions.”
Read MoreNational Standards accreditation is the hallmark of a well run community foundation, assuring donors that the foundation will be a good steward of their philanthropic wishes, and one they can trust with their legacy, forever.
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If I had to name one asset that keeps the Quad Cities Community Foundation moving forward, efficient, organized, effective, and genuinely partnered with the people in this region in a way that no other organization can, it is our incredible staff.
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The Quad Cities Community Foundation has launched a new grant program inspired by the Quad Cities Q2030 Regional Action Plan.
Read MoreIf we gathered every person together who contributes to the work of this Community Foundation into a room, we would be in the presence of an incredible amount of gifts, talents and determination.
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Maggie Tinsman likes to be purposeful in her giving each year. “I’m passionate about the quality of the Quad Cities, and so I want it to be strong,” she said. “It’s given a lot to me and I want to give back.”
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The breadth of opportunities that the Quad Cities Community Foundation offers to people looking to transform the region and make a difference in the lives of others is what first attracted Pete Wessels to the Community Foundation Board of Directors. Today, he serves as the Board Chairperson.
Read MoreThe Community Foundation Board of Directors will welcome two new community leaders to the board this month.
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Like so many of our donors, Dick Kleine believes that his family has gathered many blessings in life, those blessings have grown over time, and as a result, it’s their responsibility to return blessings to others.
Read MoreThis year, we have been able to share stories of transformation—stories of philanthropists like Amy Helpenstell and W.D. Petersen, or Grant and Virginia Brissman and the Potter Family, who through their legacies are changing the way we look at giving, and working together.
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Agriculture, education and youth organizations are the motivations for the Al and Becky Zwilling Family Acorn Fund. They want to support these causes into the future, because these things have both shaped who they are and made great differences in their lives and family.
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At six years old, Molly Breidinger has learned to face hurdles in life that most people don’t experience at such a tender age.
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Courage, love and joy were the three words Jayne Lee Andreesen used to describe her journey with cancer. Jayne believed a person needed to have courage in order to “beat the cancer,” needed to feel loved because “it is the greatest feeling of all” and a person needed to experience joy because “people can make the best out of things in any circumstance”.
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Don and Charlotte Williams were both life-long citizens of Moline with strong ties to their community. Charlotte's family owned the Moline Iron Works. She worked for a while at WHBF with her own radio show, "Kiddies Corner," and was known as Aunt Charlotte to her many listeners.
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"It's amazing how something small can become something great," says Marsha Pedersen. "It blossoms from people caring about something."
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For Steve and Kathi Morency, it began with the very small action of picking up a book, White Oleander, by Janet Fitch. At the time, Kathi had no idea how this simple act would change the lives of her family, and the lives of so many students who have started life under challenging circumstances.
I was reminded recently of the wide spectrum of ability we have to help one another. As President and CEO of the Quad Cities Community Foundation, I have a front row seat to the most incredible and generous charitable acts, overseeing a staff that works alongside donors who bequeath thousands, sometimes even millions of dollars, to our region.
Read MoreTwenty-two area nonprofit organizations were awarded $279,900 earlier this month during the Amy Helpenstell Foundation Fund’s fall grant reception at Jumer’s Casino and Hotel in Rock Island.
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