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Over $100,000 In Grants Awarded To Area Non-profit Organizations

July 19th, 2020
Over $100,000 In Grants Awarded To Area Non-profit Organizations

A number of local businesses and groups will benefit from over $100,000 in grants recently awarded. The Quad Cities Community Foundation has awarded nearly $110,000 to 10 Quad Cities nonprofits to strengthen their ability to do their work. The Community Foundation’s Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants provide funding to local organizations for staff training, board development, strategic planning, technology and more to help them carry out their missions. The grants are awarded during a critical juncture for nonprofits in the Quad Cities as the community continues response and recovery efforts... Read More

Recycle the Runway Benefiting Dress for Success Quad Cities Going Virtual

July 15th, 2020
Recycle the Runway Benefiting Dress for Success Quad Cities Going Virtual

Dress for Success Quad Cities is going virtual for their next big event — Recycle the Runway! The gig will take place Thursday, August 27, 2020 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. live streamed via zoom. Dress for Success is focused on empowering women in our Quad Cities community to achieve economic independence through career and professional development. The funds raised by Recycle the Runway each year play a critical role in serving local women. Join Royal Neighbors of America and Exelon Corporation, along with celebrity emcee Angie Sharp, for an evening of fun for a great cause. Enjoy a “Project... Read More

What’s The Good News? New Column Highlights POSITIVE News In The Quad Cities!

September 26th, 2018
What’s The Good News? New Column Highlights POSITIVE News In The Quad Cities!

There are millions of people around the world, every day, that do fantastic things for their communities, and thousands of those are right here in our Quad-Cities! People are helping others, coming up with charity shows and promotions, volunteering their time and efforts and talents, and doing things to make our community a terrific place to live. About a decade ago, I ran a website called www.getyourgoodnews.com, which featured nothing but all good news, all the time. When I joined up with www.quadcities.com, I brought that same ethic of journalism – reporting the good, the positive, offering... Read More

Huge overstock fundraising sale at Dress for Success Quad Cities Aug. 4

July 31st, 2018
Huge overstock fundraising sale at Dress for Success Quad Cities Aug. 4

Dress for Success Quad Cities will open to the public for their summer “Second Chance Sale” on Saturday, August 4. This much-anticipated sale gives shoppers the opportunity to buy new and gently-loved brand name attire and accessories at bargain prices. All funds raised benefit Dress for Success Quad Cities, the local nonprofit that provides professional clothing, a network of support, and career development tools to empower women to achieve economic stability. The event takes place Saturday, August 4, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  at  Dress for Success Quad Cities, 311 East 2nd Street,... Read More

Huge overstock fundraising sale at Dress for Success Quad Cities Aug. 4

July 24th, 2018
Huge overstock fundraising sale at Dress for Success Quad Cities Aug. 4

Dress for Success Quad Cities will open to the public for their summer “Second Chance Sale” on Saturday, August 4. This much-anticipated sale gives shoppers the opportunity to buy new and gently-loved brand name attire and accessories at bargain prices. All funds raised benefit Dress for Success Quad Cities, the local nonprofit that provides professional clothing, a network of support, and career development tools to empower women to achieve economic stability. The event takes place Saturday, August 4, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  at  Dress for Success Quad Cities, 311 East 2nd Street,... Read More

Dress for Success Quad Cities to hold “Second Chance Sale” June 3

June 2nd, 2017
Dress for Success Quad Cities to hold “Second Chance Sale” June 3

Dress for Success Quad Cities invites you to attend their summer “Second Chance Sale” on Saturday, June 3. This much-anticipated sale offers shoppers the opportunity to buy new and gently used brand name attire and accessories at significantly reduced prices. All funds raised during this excess inventory sale benefit Dress for Success Quad Cities, the local nonprofit that provides gently used professional clothing, a network of support, and career development tools to empower women to achieve economic independence. Sale items have been deemed either too casual or formal for the women who receive... Read More