United Way Quad Cities on LinkedIn: Dick Kleine lived his life by the words: "learn, earn, return." A… (2024)

Can you believe it’s been 1️⃣ whole year since we launched our #EmergingLeadersQC group? It’s been incredible, to say the least. From providing back-to-school supplies and Christmas presents to kids at YouthHope to learning how to shape the community in the areas of youth opportunity through Systems For Change – these young professionals are making waves in the QC. If you’re under 40 years old, motivated to help and are looking to connect with like-minded rising leaders – this group is for you. Learn more about Emerging Leaders and their mission. 👇 https://bityl.co/PkSz

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News: Davenport Superintendent TJ Schneckloth earned the Iowa State Education Association's "TEAM" award, recognizing his collaboration and leadership to help local youth. As a member of the #UnitedWayQC Education Council who frequently teams up in our mission to create opportunity for all youth in the Quad Cities, Superintendent Schneckloth sums it up: "I think we are at our best when we're trying to find solutions to move forward with."Congratulations to TJ and Davenport Community Schools for this designation and for putting more kids on the path to success!https://lnkd.in/gRphbzFg

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Teachers: They’re so much more than educators, mentors and role models. They’re the heart and soul of our community. With every lesson, every word of encouragement and every smile, they light the way for our kids, nurturing not just minds, but dreams and hopes.As the new school year begins, let's pause to appreciate the Quad Cities’ educators who pour their hearts into their work, touching lives in ways that last a lifetime. They’re the unsung heroes who make the future brighter, one kid at a time. 💛

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Have you heard? Not one. Not two. But, SIX of our region’s top business and community leaders have joined on to United Way Quad Cities’ Board of Directors.Please help us welcome Ed Decker; Meyer Lehman; Octavius O’Large; Sangeetha Rayapati; Zarifa Brown Reynolds; and Brian ReynoldsAs members of our board, they play an active role in ensuring all Quad Citians have the opportunity to thrive by investing their time and expertise, exemplifying our shared vision for a stronger, more united community.As an incredibly active and engaged board, these leaders will guide United Way Quad Cities in creating, leading and investing in programs that drive measurable impact throughout our region.

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32 ➡️ the number of businesses who partnered for our Write Start Quad Cities School Supply Drive.8,500 ➡️ the number of kids helped.Thanks to the help of our incredible corporate partners, we have EXCEEDED our goal, by raising nearly $13,000 and filling 655 backpacks with the essential supplies our kids need as they return to school. We can’t stop smiling at how much our community rallied to create opportunities for kids. Thanks to you, even more kids are starting off the school year right. 💛 Thank you to everyone who donated: Arconic, Ascentra Credit Union, Bi-State Regional Commission, Building Components, Inc., Build to Suit, Inc., Carpetland, Central Excavating Inc., Eastern Iowa Community College, IMEG, Jaycees of the Quad Cities, McCarthy-Bush Corporation, McManus Orthopedics, Mel Foster, Midwest Construction, Needham Excavating Inc., , PB Leiner, PCT EBeam, QCR Holdings, , Russell Co.., The Salvation Army of the Quad Cities, Sears Seating, The Sedona Group, Skold Companies Inc., Union Federal Savings & Loan Association and Vibrant Arena at The MARK. And, thank you to Crawford Company and WQAD News 8 for sponsoring the Write Start School Supply Drive.

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"No student should have to go without the essential school supplies. When United Way stepped up to unite the community around this need, it was an easy yes knowing our support will ensure local kids start school with the supplies — and the confidence — they need to succeed all year long,” said Emily Adams, Business Development Manager at Crawford Company.With Write Start Quad Cities School Supply Drive officially wrapped up, we want to give a big shoutout to our friends at Crawford Company for sponsoring the efforts that rallied our community to provide over 5,000 QC kids with the essential tools needed to thrive in the classroom this school year.We’re grateful for their commitment to our kids, and look forward to continuing to work together to support our kids! 🤝

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LAST CALL: Join hundreds of your coworkers and friends in giving kids the tools needed to succeed this school year – our Write Start Quad Cities School Supply Drive ends TODAY!When kids start school with the supplies they need, it can lift their grades and attitude toward learning all year long. Help us reach our goal of 5,000 kids reached by donating online today: https://lnkd.in/gwhbv-aG Thank you to Crawford Company and WQAD News 8 for sponsoring Write Start School Supply Drive.

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Introducing our final addition to our #UnitedWayQC Board of Directors: Octavius O’Large!Octavius is the Vice President/Chief Steward for UFCW Local 431 covering the Davenport Kraft Heinz plant, where he’s been employed for over 26 years. Outside of work, Octavius enjoys spending time with his family and helping others however he can. 👇“As a youth football coach, it has been very satisfying helping local youth discover their talents while encouraging them to grow and become upstanding members of our society,” Octavius said. “Together, we can all make a difference within our community, and by helping others, make a difference within ourselves.”

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