2022 Fall Grants






Chair Connie Dowsett shared, "The East Moline Community Fund members are privileged to provide these grants that will help build a stronger and more vibrant East Moline by supporting the tremendous work of our local non-profit organizations. We can support our community today and for many years through our donors' generous donations and legacy gifts."
The East Moline Community Fund approved the following grants:
$2,000 | Bethany for Children & Families
Give Kids A Smile Mobile Dental Clinic
$1,500 | Children's Therapy Center of the Quad Cities
East Moline Children Therapy
$1,750 | Christ United Methodist Church
East Moline and Silvis Food Pantry Support
$1,250 | EveryChild
Second Stepchild Protection Program
$1,750 | Humility Homes & Services
Emergency Shelter Services and Supplies
$ 500 | Junior Achievement of the Heartland
East Moline Programs
$1,250 | Niabi Zoo and Forest Preserves
Capital Equipment for Rhino Habitat
$2,000 | Spring Forward Learning Center
2023 Summer Camp for 100 East Moline Youth
$1,250 | STEAM on Wheels
Youth Enrichment Programs at YouthHope
$ 500 | Rock Island County Children's Advocacy Center
Website Updates
$1,500 | Transitions Mental Health Services
Staff Development
$1,000 | Two Rivers YMCA
Youth Summer Enrichment Programs
$1,750 | Youth Service Bureau of Rock Island County
Counseling Services
Total $18,000
The East Moline Community Fund receives and administers charitable gifts and works with citizens to achieve their dreams of improving the community.
Members of the East Moline Community Fund Advisory Council include Chair; Connie Dowsett, Vice-Chairman; Larry Anderson, Secretary/Treasurer Willie Ellis, and Members: Kimberly Crane, Eric Davis, Cathie Rochau, Shaun Taylor, Matt Wright, and Jen Von Kaenel.






