The Catalyst Awards Auction is now open. Check out all the fabulous items and experiences we have to offer:
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Closes August 7th at 7:30 p.m. Let the bidding begin!
The ADA was signed in July is why we are celebrating Disability Pride Month during the month of July. What makes Disability Pride significant is that it is a time to celebrate the diversity, strength, and achievements of people with disabilities.
To Celebrate Disability Pride, The Arc asked the City of Moline and the City of Rock Island to proclaim July as Disability Pride Month.
Despite the passage of the ADA, many people with disabilities still face barriers to employment, education, transportation, and healthcare. These are basic rights and are not special privileges. The ADA ensures equal access to public life for people with disabilities; however, there is still much to be done to perfect the implementation and enforcement of the law. When we show our appreciation and support for the rights it seeks to protect, we are furthering the cause for equity and inclusion in our community.
Here is the proclamation:
Proclamation Recognizing Disability Pride Month – July
WHEREAS, Disability Pride Month is celebrated each July and is a time to celebrate the diversity and achievements of people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, This month commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. The ADA is a landmark law that protects the rights of people with disabilities and ensures equal access to public life.; and
WHEREAS, People with disabilities are an important part of our community. When everyone is included, our whole community becomes stronger and better for all; and
WHEREAS, Disability is a natural part of human diversity, and people with disabilities should have the same opportunities to live, work, and participate in community life.
WHEREAS, Disability Pride Month is a reminder for all of us to support accessibility, fairness, and respect for every person, no matter their ability.
NOW, THEREFORE, I [Name], [Title], do hereby proclaim the month of July as Disability Pride Month, and I call upon all residents to join in recognizing the valuable contributions of people with disabilities and reaffirming our commitment to a more inclusive, accessible, and just society for all.
This July, we’re proud to celebrate Disability Pride Month with a powerful way to give back—our Pick a Date to Donate fundraiser! July 26th, the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, is our featured day and available for a $1,000 donation.
Choose any date in July
Multiply the day number by $10
Donate that amount!
So, if you pick:
July 4 → $40
July 15 → $150
July 31 → $310
And if you’re really ready to make a big impact, we’ve got one very special day… July 26 – ADA Anniversary = $1,000
This date commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)—a huge milestone in disability rights. We’ve marked this day as our $1,000 donation day, and it’s a perfect chance to go big for a cause that matters.
Every dollar raised helps The Arc of the Quad Cities Area continue its mission to advocate for and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Whether it’s funding programs, providing resources, or building more inclusive communities—your donation makes a real difference.
Our July calendar is filling up fast, and we’d love for you to be part of it. Go to our events page and click on Disability Pride Moth to pick your date and help support our mission and the amazing individuals we support day in and day out!
The Illinois Gives Tax Credit Act became effective January 1, 2025. This act encourages individual donors by offering an additional 25% tax credit for endowed gifts to the Illinois Community Foundations. This sets a main goal to motivate permanent endowments that benefit Illinois communities.
What all do you need to know about the Tax Credit Act?
There is $5M in tax credits are available allowing up to $20M in donations. This would mean individual taxpayers can claim up to $100,000 in tax credits. This is not a federal tax credit but only for Illinois income tax. In order to claim the tax credit offered you do not have to be an Illinois resident, but you do have to be paying Illinois income tax.
As long as you are an Illinois taxpayer, you are qualified to donate. This would include individual and joint filers, corporations, partnerships, and trusts. Having this Tax Credit act be this way makes it possible for everyone to give to the community.
Learning More about the Gifts and Funds
An eligible gift is a donation to an endowed at an accredited Illinois Community foundation. The Moline Regional Community Foundation accepts gifts such as cash, stocks, retirement assets, life insurance, charitable gift annuities, & business.
An endowed fund is permanently invested for growth and preservation of assets. The Moline Regional Community Foundation payout rate is currently 4.25% of the net assets based on a 4-year average. An eligible endowment would include scholarships, nonprofit partners, & designated funds. An endowment donation however cannot go to charities outside Illinois, they must award only grants to Illinois nonprofits.
How to make the next step in donating or receiving this tax credit?
If you want to make a donation you can do that by either sending in a check to the Moline Regional Community Foundations CO/ The Arc’s Emergency Assistance Fund. The mailing address is: 1601 River Drive, Suite 210, Moline, IL 61265 or you can visit their website molinregionalcf.org. The website will give you the list of funds and place to donate. Select The Arc’s Emergency Assistance Fund or go directly here: https://moline.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1007.
Moving forward and steps to apply and receive the Illinois Gives Tax Credit.
Helping The Arc Endow the Future!
The Arc Emergency Assistance Fund is an endowed fund established to supporting the needs of Illinois-based residents living in group homes. This provides a secure and permanent source of funds to strengthens The Arc’s services and supports. Allow yourself to be an important part in The Arc’s future and providing a more inclusive and accepting future.
FY 2024 Honor Roll of Donors
Council for Respect $10,000 or more
Collette Vonderhaar
John Deere Classic
Sisters of Charity BVM
Taco Bell Foundation, The
The Arc of the United States
United Way of the Quad Cities Area
Council for Achievement $5,000 to $9,999
John Donald O’Shea
JP Morgan Charitable Giving Fund
Northwest Bank and Trust Company
Quad City Bank & Trust
Sharon and Gary Esslinger
Council for Independence $2,500 to $4,999
CBI Bank & Trust
Francis and Sue Vroman
Joseph and Donna Terfler
Quad Cities Investment Group
Council for Community $1000 to $2,499
Carrie Montford
Crawford Company
Doug and Kyle Rick
Howard and Geraldine Knaack Foundation
Janis and Todd Haugen
Joan and Stephen Conrad
Knights of Columbus Council #716 East Moline
Laura Swift
Mary Radloff
Mike and Michele Montford
Mike and Tracy Poelvoorde
Paul DeWispelaere
Platinum Information Services Inc.
Robert and Joan Claerhout
Rosemary Costello
Shaun and Vicki Graves
Thomas and Kathleen Conrad
Travis Cutler
Council for Self-Determination $500 to $999
Blackhawk Bank & Trust
Brave Works LLC
Catherine and Benjamin Olvera
Clarence and Lili Darrow
DARI
Derek Lehmann
Geneseo Comm Charitable Foundation
Green Chevrolet
Gregory and Mary Pacelli
Jay Bower
Jay Price
Jeffrey Irving
Knights of Columbus-Allouez Council #658 Rock Island
Michael Glanz
Mutual of America
Patrick and Char Verschoore
Paul and Sheila Guse
RSM US LLP
Council for Diversity $250 to $499
Barb Goettig
Brenda Maess
Christina E. Harper
Curtis Lundy
Diana and Thomas Hoffmann
Erin O’Shea
Give Lively Foundation Inc.
Group O, Inc.
I.B.E.W. Local Union #145
James G. Norris
James Stoakes
John and Susan Crampton
Kathryn Lawhorn
Kathy and Greg Weiman
Kristine Loy
Marion W. Lardner Trust
Media Link Inc.
Mike Holmes
Napsky Trust, David
Pattie Haines
Sarah Bohnsack
Sheila O’Shea
Thomas and Susan Hammar
Western Structural Company
William E. and Julie Tanner
Council for Diversity $100 to $249
Peggy Love
Leslie O’Melia
William Coughlin
Richard & Marcia Voltz, and William Voltz
Lawrence and Jane Tschappat
Louise Ramirez
Quality Plus Body Shop
Kyle Pflum
Julia A. Nielsen
Carol Horstmann
Thomas and Janet Struss
Richard C. Remley
Sue Gadient
Jenny Miller
Patricia Veronda
Rick Reedy
Flora Lawhorn
Heritage Landscape Design
Alfred and Joan Beck
Robert and Margaret Lelonek
Milton and Linda Beale
Ron and Karyn Hanger
Marcia Unwin and Chelle Mannhardt
Terry and Sheila Tracy
Gene Thomas
William and Theresa Nelson
Norman Hall
Matthew and Kathleen Anderson
Illene and Richard Luthanen
Marie Dewispelaere
Robert and Suzy White
Lori and Anthony Dixon
Sarah and Dean Wright
Dennis and Lois Pauley
Rev. Basil Papanikolaou
Beth Ziel
Scott and Veronica Verschoore
Timothy and Patricia Tulon
Tee jay Central, Inc.
Ron and Becky Smolenski
Randy and Karen Scott
PayPal Giving Fund
Michael and Mandy Montford
Christine Marckese
James and Elizabeth Loveless
John and Melody Loft
John and Bonnie Leinart
Tom and Sandy Lagomarcino
Jack and Mary Knepp
Dale and Janet Johnson
Christy and Carolyn Doonan
Lizette Desseyn
Michael and Sharon Dedoncker
William Bateman
Council for Excellence up to $99
Alice Orsborn
Allen McCaulley
Beulah Morrow
Cathy M. Anderson
Courtney Buchanan
Dan and Sandy DeMay
David and Christine Kruse
Deno and Barbara Minas
Diane Pauly
Dixie Monson
Don and Debbie Bloomfield
Donald and Katherine Healy
Donna Erickson
Ellen Hogbin
Farm & Fleet
Gary and Bobbye McManus
George and Sally Wadsager
Isabel Gualajara
Jane L. and Jack Frazelle
Jay and Lisa Barton
Jeffrey and Teresa Vandygriff
Jennifer C. and Scott Stephens
Jeri Jennings
Jill and Lawrence Setser
John and Kathy Bucciferro
John and Mary Galusha
John Blunk
Joni and Rock Caldwell
Kurt and Meg Davis
Les and Lori Flores
Linda McCullough
Marcia Carver
Mario and Tracy Almanza
Mary Gloeckner
Max and Marie Grigsby
Mechelle Simmons
Melanie Moran
Michael and Lori Turner
Michael Halpin
Michael Joseph and Sally Daly
Montelle and Mona Jr.
Nancy Gehlsen
Paulette McGreer
Per Mar Charity Fund
Pledgeling Foundation
Reason’s Locker Service
Richard and Eleanor O’Neill
Robert and Carol Redpath
Robert Keim
Ruth Klouda
Sandi and Joshua Newlin
Sara Ellet
Sheila McGinnis
Sonja Knudsen
Susan Mekus
Suzanne J. Liggitt
Tracey McGinty
Xochi and Mitchell Pannell
Thank you to our Fiscal Year 2024 In-Kind Donors:
| Boetje Foods, Inc. |
| Carpetland USA |
| Cookies and Dreams |
| Elizabeth Kulmer-Pearce |
| Eye Surgeons Associates |
| Green Bay Packers |
| Herb and Judy Crompton |
| Hungry Hobo |
| Isabel Bloom |
| Isle of Capri |
| K & K Hardware |
| Lori and Anthony Dixon |
| Midwest Fiber Products |
| Mike and Michele Montford |
| Miss Mamie’s/Mo Brady’s |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes |
| Oakwood Country Club |
| Orange Door Studios |
| Quad Cities Community Foundation |
| Quad City Steamwheelers |
| Quad City Times |
| Riverfronte Grill |
| Salon 84 |
| US Golf |
Join us in making a difference by participating in the exciting Catalyst Awards Online Auction! The Arc of the Quad Cities Area is committed to supporting vital community programs and services for individuals with disabilities, and with your help, we can achieve our goals. Bid on an array of exclusive items, from unique experiences to luxury goods. Each bid brings us closer to funding initiatives that transform lives and strengthen our community.
How to Participate:
1. Register: Sign up on the site to create your bidding account.
2. Browse: Explore the catalog of items available for bidding.
3. Bid: Place your bids and keep an eye on your favorite items.
4. Win: Secure your winning bid and enjoy your new treasures!
Your participation is more than just a bid; it’s a contribution to a brighter future for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Together, we can be the catalyst for positive change. The online auction ends on Friday Aug 9th, 2024 7:30PM.
About The Catalyst Awards 2024
At The Arc’s Catalyst Awards, we recognize individuals, businesses and other organizations that are catalysts for the achievement in the lives of people with disabilities. The event will be held on Friday, August 9th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Quad City Botanical Center in Rock Island.
Catalyst Award 2024 Honorees:
– Rock Island Parks & Recreation (Community Advocate of the Year Award)
– Happy Joes Pizza & Ice Cream (Business Partner of the Year Award)
– IOSSI Construction (Community Partner of the Year Award)
– Steve Loete (Lifetime Achievement Award)
Join us in celebrating these incredible honorees and support our mission by participating in the online auction. Together, we can create a brighter, more inclusive future for all!
The Arc of the Quad Cities Area received a $34,900 grant from the Taco Bell Foundation to support youth in the Quad Cities community. The funds will go toward The Arc’s Community Employment Services program that assists people with disabilities achieve their employment goals and inspire the their dreams of financial independence.
“We are honored to receive this gift from the Taco Bell Foundation.” said Michael Glanz, Executive Director of The Arc,
“Together we are breaking down barriers to employment for youth with disabilities in the Quad Cities Area.”
The Arc is partnering with the Taco Bell Foundation to provide essential services to youth with disabilities to unlock each individual’s potential to achieve meaningful community employment. The investment from the Taco Bell Foundation allows youth with disabilities the opportunity to contribute their diverse gifts and talents to our community. This resource will bridge the opportunity gap many youth with disabilities experience and equip a partnership with the resources necessary to realize a vision of diversity in the Quad Cities that includes people with disabilities. This grant reaffirms The Arc’s mission to empower people with disabilities to believe in their own unique abilities and achieve their full potential.
The Arc’s Community Employment Services program (CES) creates a link between ready workers and employers looking to fill vacancies. CES places individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in jobs throughout the Quad Cities Area. The Arc of the Quad Cities Area one of more than 450+ youth-serving organizations that will receive a portion of the nearly $23 million in Community Grants presented by the Taco Bell Foundation this year.
About the Taco Bell Foundation
Taco Bell Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity that helps America’s young people pursue their educational goals and career aspirations. Since 1992, the Taco Bell Foundation has reached more than 5 million young people across the country and has awarded over $188 million in grants and scholarships, focused on education and career readiness. For more information about the Taco Bell Foundation, visit tacobellfoundation.org.
You can bid for a chance to win a Quad City River Bandits Suite for 20 at the July 26th Game. This large bundle is perfect for the QC River Bandits season pass holder! The suite comes with 20 tickets (additional tickets – up to 4 – are $40 each), indoor & outdoor seating, climate controlled, wait staff service, and access to preorder menu. This will only be available for the game on Friday July 26th, 2024 which is Disability Awareness Night.
The auction will run from June 12, 2024 to July 19, 2024, with proceeds going to the Disability Awareness Coalition in support of creating an inclusive Quad City Community for EVERYONE. Make Your Bid right now to Support the Disability Awareness Coalition!
Bid for your chance to win here: Quad City River Bandits Suite for 20
