Report to Our Community on the
Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Fund
for COVID-19 Relief 

“What’s next?”

From the day we activated the Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Fund in early March 2020, that question has never been far from our lips. Now, after more than a year of uncertainty, anticipation, and planning, with our region and the wider country in the process of safely reopening, the Community Foundation brings the fund for COVID-19 relief to a close. As we do, we find ourselves taking a moment to look back and celebrate what you and donors made possible. With this email and on our website, it is our privilege to report the profound impact of the generosity shown by our community.

Re-reading the many stories we published over the last 15 months, I’m inspired not just by the astonishing generosity we saw from all corners of our community but also by the overwhelming collaboration that brought us together in support of a common goal.


Stories of collaboration, creativity, and hope

 

Your impact on Alternatives

There was a time when Kathy Weiman, chief executive officer of Alternatives, wondered how they would be able to help every person in need of their assistance. But the moment she walked into a COVID-19 vaccination site and saw the line of older Quad Citizens waiting to receive a shot, she knew all the work was worth it.

Your impact on World Relief

As the pandemic unfolded and more information became available, uncertainty and confusion—and the stress that comes with them—were difficult for our community to shake. For many refugees in the Quad Cities, it was even harder to feel informed. And that's when World Relief stepped up to help.

 
“Our community proved once again that generosity lives here. The reason we were able to award just over $1.8 million in grants to support COVID-19 relief and recovery was because gifts of all sizes added up at a time of great need, and great opportunity.”
— Anne Calder / Vice President of Development
 
 
 
 

Thank you to these businesses

Nearly 70 businesses in the bi-state region made gifts to the Disaster Recovery Fund to support their community. Many brought their employees and customers together to raise funds. See the list

The next time you visit them, please thank them for their support.

Matching donors

Individual donors, families, and businesses offered challenge matches to raise contributions for COVID-19 relief and recover. Thank you!

Ms. Linda Bowers
First Midwest Bank
Mr. Michael and Mrs. Monique Gorsline
Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Regina Goldstein
MidAmerican Energy Company / Davenport
Modern Woodmen of America
Mr. Dennis and Mrs. Lynn Quinn
Sears Seating

 


Meet the grant recipients supported over the past 15 months

More than $1.8 million was granted to support our community during the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting organizations that provided food, shelter, education, technology, and more. Learn more about the support offered through the Disaster Recovery Fund here


Read even more stories about the Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Fund

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Generosity when it's needed most
Generosity when it's needed most

Being a generous community requires connection, collaboration, and preparation so that we can advocate and respond when a disaster happens. The Quad Cities is just this kind of community.

Quad Cities Community Foundation grants initial disaster recovery funds for households impacted by partial building collapse
Quad Cities Community Foundation grants initial disaster recovery funds for households impacted by partial building collapse

Thanks to the generosity of over 250 donors and businesses who have made gifts to the fund thus far, the Quad Cities Community Foundation has made two grants totaling $80,000 to be immediately administered in partnership with the Quad Cities Open Network. Funds will provide swift and flexible financial support to all households who lived in 324 Main Street.

The power of collaboration
The power of collaboration

As we bring the Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Fund for COVID-19 relief to a close, it is our privilege to report the profound impact of the generosity shown by our community.

Connection starts with a phone call
Connection starts with a phone call

The moment Kathy Weiman walked into a COVID-19 vaccination site and saw the line of older Quad Citizens waiting to receive a shot thanks to her organization’s efforts, she knew the stress of the last year was worth it.

What it means to be a trusted messenger
What it means to be a trusted messenger

For many refugees in the Quad Cities, it was hard to feel informed as the pandemic unfolded. With the help of a grant from the Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Fund, World Relief helped bridge that gap.