As a public charity and community resource, the Community Foundation continually strives to be clear and informative about the work we do to create a healthier, stronger Quad-City region. That includes providing up-to-date information to local publications as well as online publications. We invite you to explore this section for the latest news and events, and useful information about the issues facing our community and the nonprofits addressing them.

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Historic Oakdale Cemetery Gains Financial Security for Perpetual Care Funds

June 25, 2010

Scott County District Judge Gary McKenrick has ruled that the perpetual care endowment for historic Oakdale Memorial Gardens will be placed with the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend.

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Teens for Tomorrow awards $6,000 to Local Nonprofits

May 11, 2010

Teens for Tomorrow, a youth program that enables high school students to lead and support change through philanthropy, awarded six local organizations a total of $6,000.

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2010 Scholarship Recipients Announced

May 04, 2010

The Community Foundation of the Great River Bend’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the recipients of its Class of 2010 Scholarships. This year, 55 awards totaling $290,000 were granted to support local students pursuing a degree in higher education.

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60 Students Receive Support From TAHF

April 21, 2010

Augustana College and St. Ambrose University were two of 24 organizations that received support from The Amy Helpenstell Foundation's spring grant cycle. The institutions were awarded a combined total of $30,000 to assist students in their academic careers.

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