In response to the severe weather events and the resulting emergency declaration in Scott County, the Quad Cities Community Foundation has activated its Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Fund to support response and recovery needs in the region. Donations to the fund are now being accepted at www.QCCommunityFoundation.org. Damage from flooding, high winds, and possible tornado activity […]
After a one-year hiatus, MercyOne Genesis ‘Pack the Bus’ will return July 21 – 24. All donated items will be distributed to schools around the Quad Cities area to help families that may not have the resources to send their children to school with all the necessary supplies. “Pack the Bus” began in 2019 to […]
MercyOne Genesis Home Runs for Life honoree Meeko Sherman, 5, of Davenport, will be honored during the Quad Cities River Bandits game Friday, July 18. MercyOne Genesis and the Quad Cities River Bandits have partnered since 2016 to recognize the success stories of MercyOne Genesis physical therapy and rehabilitation patients. Friday, July 18, at the end […]
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time! Join us for QCAWC Kids Crafting Day – a FREE open house style event celebrating National Craft for Your Local Shelter Day! Create fun toys and goodies for our shelter pets at DIY craft stations! QCAWC Adoption & Education Center – 724 2nd Ave W, Milan Saturday, July […]
MercyOne Genesis Home Runs for Life honoree Riley Olmstead, 9, of Clinton, will be honored during the Quad Cities River Bandits game Friday, June 13 at the end of the first inning. MercyOne Genesis and the Quad Cities River Bandits have partnered since 2016 to recognize the success stories of MercyOne Genesis physical therapy and […]
In honor of National Donate Life Month, MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center and the Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network raised he Donate Life flag to celebrate those who have chosen to share the gift of life through organ, eye and tissue donation. The flag-raising ceremony was held on Monday, April 21, at […]
Meet the new Illinois and Iowa Pet of the Week! QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out our Pet of the Week every week! QCAWC Adoption & Education Center is at 724 2nd Ave. W. Milan, IL 61264. The number is (309) […]
Project NOW Rock Island is holding a poverty conference today at their offices at 1830 2nd Ave. The schedule of events is: 8 am Breakfast & Networking 9 am Opening with Dwight L. Ford, Project NOW President/CEO 9:15 am-10:00 am Poverty in the QCA: The American Myth on Twelve Dollars Per Day Roger Pavey-Illinois Community Action President […]
Project NOW’s Executive Director, Dwight Ford, will provide a community update on our “Lift NOW Center”—the emergency overnight shelter we opened in January (418 19th Street Rock Island) on Friday. Ford will provide numbers of those served, the communities served, as well as some success stories. There are 37 beds available for unhoused individuals and families […]
Project NOW’s emergency overnight shelter, the “Lift NOW Center” will remain open 24 hours—for the next two days–starting tomorrow. The forecast for frigid weather was the deciding factor to keep the doors open beyond the regular evening hours for tonight and Monday (Jan. 19th & 20th). The Rock Island County Board has made a financial commitment […]
