The way Amanda Manning-Maras sees it, the hot, humid weather and hard work earlier this month did nothing to deter a successful kickoff to the construction of the new STEM Early Education Technology Center and Outdoor Classroom and Playscape at the Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua, Iowa.
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As a Program Associate at the Community Foundation, he is in the unique position of working one-on-one with both donors and grant recipients. Seeing both sides up close—generosity and opportunity—has been one of the best aspects of the job, said Blessing, who has lived in the Quad Cities for more than 15 years. Individuals and organizations are always grateful when they receive news of support.
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There's something about spring. Change is literally happening before our eyes—from the azaleas and lilies blooming in preparation of summer to the graduates being ushered onto the next stage of life.
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Youth philanthropists, part of the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s Teens for Tomorrow Program, spent the past week visiting with, and presenting checks to, nonprofit organizations who have been awarded 2016 Teens for Tomorrow Grants.
Read MoreThe Community Foundation, which is the leading philanthropic organization in the region dedicated to transforming the community through the generosity of its citizens, has awarded 45 scholarships to 40 different recipients for a total of $234,278. Half of those dollars—$146,000—are renewable.
Read MoreJohn Howes is certain that when the young man he has mentored through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program walks across the stage to receive his high school diploma one year from now, no one will be more proud than he will be. "That's why we do it," said Howes, who has participated on and off with the program since the mid-1990s.
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Young students are getting the reading support they need at an earlier age so that they can flourish as kids, and later in the life, thanks to support from The Amy Helpenstell Foundation Fund. Spring Forward Learning Center, a school-based after school program, pairs educators with at-risk students.
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Program seeks to ready nonprofits to meet increased need in times of crisis
With an average of 80 people each night staying at Davenport's Humility of Mary Shelter, Inc., a natural or manmade disaster that cuts off electricity, food or transportation would be crippling.
Read MoreWhen River Bluff Community Foundation Affiliate Advisory Board Chair Carol Machael received the “most wonderful” email from the Quad Cities Community Foundation, she turned that message into a matching gift opportunity for an area nonprofit organization.
Read MoreGiving knows no age.
The Quad Cities Community Foundation serves thousands of adults, in all stages of life. As they walk out their philanthropic goals, we are also helping set the stage for the donors of tomorrow.
Read MoreChristian 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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