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Monday, December 2, 2019

If you sort through the stories of people nominated for assistance in the annual Quad-City Times Wish List campaign, presented in partnership with United Way, one thing becomes clear: There are a lot of people in our community with unique needs or through no fault of their own, have nowhere to turn for help. Read the stories about some of the families who need help this year.

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United Way announces campaign chairs

Thursday, August 22, 2019

Energizing the collective power of those who live and work in the Quad Cities area and the companies located in the region will be a key focus for two individuals selected to chair this year’s United Way of the Quad Cities Community Campaign. United Way announced today Mara Downing of John Deere and Mike Parejko of the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center will lead the United Way effort that officially kicks off in September with a goal of...

African American Leadership Society launched

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Bettendorf, Iowa (July 31, 2019) – Today, United Way of the Quad Cities launched the African American Leadership Society (AALS). The African American Leadership Society is a new donor network formed under the umbrella of United Way of the Quad Cities. AALS is made up of local people linked by a common interest to harness the power of African American philanthropy. AALS works to ensure the growth, sustainability and impact of leaders and...

Emergency Food & Shelter Program Applications Accepted

Thursday, June 27, 2019

UPDATE: THE APPLICATION PROCESS WAS FINISHED JULY 22, 2019. Rock Island and Scott County non-profit and government organizations are invited to apply for funding from the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. In Scott County, $61,456 is available through the state set-aside and in Rock Island County, $79,713 is available. The Emergency Food and Shelter Program is a federal program funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in an...

Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

Friday, May 3, 2019

Partnership challenges Quad Citizens to donate food during the 27th annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Put non-perishables in a bag by your mailbox on May 11 and they’ll be delivered to River Bend Foodbank. Bettendorf, Iowa (May 2, 2019) – United Way of the Quad Cities is proud to partner once again with the National Association of Letter Carriers as part of the nation’s largest, one-day Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. This...

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