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“He was always late!” exclaimed Katie Kiley, wife of the late John Kiley. “John often accomplished more in one day, than most people do in two.” Katie recalled one of many evenings when John was late for supper. While John was out on a run, he encountered a woman whose car had run out of gas. “John ran to the nearest gas station to get fuel for the woman.”
Read MoreNovember is a month of gratitude, and there are so many reasons to be thankful for the generosity in this community.
Read MoreFor students who work feverishly on sculpture and wood bench projects each summer as part of the Quad City Arts Metro Youth Apprenticeship Program, it is always a rush to the very end. "They always say they wish they had a little more time," said Margot Day, Community Engagement Specialist at Quad City Arts. "It's crunch time."
Read MoreThere's something satisfying about walking around your own community and seeing what a little generosity has accomplished. For Aaron Horman, a former advisory board member and current Executive Secretary of the Cedar County Community Foundation, it is a reminder of why he continues his work with the foundation.
Read MoreEvery year, the RiverCenter in downtown Davenport, IA hosts the Quad City Regional Auto Show. This event showcases close to 100 auto dealers from the bi-state region. Family-friendly activities are held in conjunction with the show, making this event fun for people of all ages.
Read MoreEdwin Adland was born on April 8, 1904, in North Cape, WI. He graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in civil engineering. His education led him to a career with the Army Corp of Engineers at the Rock Island Arsenal.
Read MoreWhen kids leave after a session at Juan Diez Rancheros, where they work with horses as a form of emotional therapy, Executive Director Michele Allison wants them to feel one thing—valuable. "They are valuable," she said. "The world may make them feel like they aren't, but I see their value."
Read MoreGenerous. Committed. Visionaries.
I can’t think of a better description for the special group of individuals and families who have made purposeful decisions to give forever by establishing legacy and endowment gifts through the Quad Cities Community Foundation.
Read MoreDr. and Mrs. Rhee were raised in Korea where education is the highest priority for a Korean family. They established the Dr. and Mrs. Yang Ho Rhee Scholarship in 2000 with the goal of honoring children of Korean heritage with educational benefits. “Education for the young people is the best thing,” said Dr. Rhee.
Read MoreIt is with gratitude for the past and excitement for her future that we congratulate Barbara Melbourne, our Vice President of Development, on her new role as Vice Chancellor of Institutional Advancement at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport. While we are sad to see her go, we are happy for her as she sets out on this new professional adventure.
Read MoreThis video showcases community pride and the people and places of the Quad Cities that make it a great place to live, work and play. When Justin Timberlake challenged the nation to make their own version of his "Can't Stop the Feeling" music video, Young Professionals of the Quad Cities (YPQC) accepted as an opportunity to showcase Quad Citizen swagger.
Read MoreForty-five area nonprofit programs were awarded $581,450 on October 12 during the Amy Helpenstell Foundation Fund’s grant reception at the iWireless Center in Moline.
Read MoreYou don't have to look very far to see the wonderful ways people in our community are influencing our world for the better. The past month has been full of examples, starting with United Way's Day of Caring.
Read MoreSabrina Dale doesn't mind admitting she was a little skeptical when her boss gave the entire staff a book about how to create a healthy work environment and strengthen morale. "But then I went through it and thought I'd give it a chance," she said. "I was hesitant at first, but completely onboard by the time I got done."
Read MoreWhen it comes to managing investments, the Quad Cities Community Foundation must do one thing well—find balance. (Okay, that requires us to do a lot of things well!)
Read MoreDiana De Pover was an expert at automotive collision repair. Her father, Larry worked at the Rock Island Arsenal but he also worked on cars, and even though he didn’t steer her in that direction, she apparently had the aptitude.
Read MoreThe learning curve was steep when the Fulton Association for Community Enrichment (FACE) was first established in Fulton, Illinois, in 2006. Originally an idea by the local Chamber of Commerce, the purpose and role of community foundations was relatively unknown in Fulton, said Connie Koehn, who was called to be on a committee that would study the feasibility of a foundation.
Read More“It was the first day of eighth grade. I was scared. I walked down the dark halls of Calvin Coolidge Junior High School past clanging lockers and kids with crew cuts and bobby socks. And then I turned into the room at the end of that long dark scary hall. The room was full of light. And he was standing there, welcoming us in…” recalled Dr. Ann Boaden, a former student of Richard “Dick” J. Collins.
Read MoreThe families of Judi and Donn Stroud and Randi and Gary Segal are pleased to have established this scholarship fund in honor of their parents, Herman and Sarah Segal. The Herman and Sarah Segal Scholarship Fund is meant to further the education of Rock Island High School students. The Stroud and Segal families recognize the importance of a good education and want to give the young people of Rock Island County an opportunity to make a positive impact in the community.
Read MoreGene S. Duke was born in Owensboro, KY on October 18, 1922 to Jeanette and Henry C. Duke. At the time, the Duke family resided in East Moline, IL but Mrs. Duke had chosen to return to her original home in Owensboro to give birth to her son.
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