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

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 $1,500 | Children's Therapy Center of the Quad Cities

East Moline Children Therapy

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  $1,750 | Christ United Methodist Church

East Moline and Silvis Food Pantry Support

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$1,250 | EveryChild

Second Stepchild Protection Program

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$1,750 | Humility Homes & Services

Emergency Shelter Services and Supplies

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$  500 | Junior Achievement of the Heartland

East Moline Programs

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$1,250 | Niabi Zoo and Forest Preserves

Capital Equipment for Rhino Habitat

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$2,000 | Spring Forward Learning Center

2023 Summer Camp for 100 East Moline Youth

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$1,250 | STEAM on Wheels

Youth Enrichment Programs at YouthHope

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$  500 | Rock Island County Children's Advocacy Center

Website Updates

 

$1,500 | Transitions Mental Health Services

Staff Development

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 $1,000 | Two Rivers YMCA  

Youth Summer Enrichment Programs

 

$1,750 | Youth Service Bureau of Rock Island County

Counseling Services

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            Total    $18,000