United Way Quad Cities

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.”

The path to success looks different for everyone – that’s why #UnitedWayQC is on a mission to unite corporate resources and volunteers through United for Schools to help kids early on.   Whether it’s partnering with McCarthy-Bush Corporation during Reading Week or Quad City Bank & Trust and Running Wild to provide a new pair of running shoes for students at Madison Elementary – together our community is making sure our kids have what they need to succeed. With help from partners like you, and United for Schools partner Quad City Bank & Trust, we can empower even more students to overcome personal challenges in school, at home and beyond this upcoming school year. Check it out. 👉 https://bityl.co/Ntyb

🚨 ATTN: The Write Start School Supply Drive ends in THREE days! 🚨 When kids start school with the supplies they need, it can lift their grades and attitude toward learning all year long. That’s where you come in. 👇 Join other QC professionals in rallying behind our kids by donating online now through Friday, Aug. 2. A donation of just $25 can give one student what they need to start the school year right! Click the link here to get started: https://bityl.co/RK8k Thank you to Crawford Company and WQAD News 8 for sponsoring Write Start School Supply Drive.

Congratulations to all the incredible changemakers recognized in this year's Quad Cities Regional Business Journal's Forty Under 40 class for their impact on the Quad Cities region through their work, volunteer efforts and community involvement!   We want to give a special shoutout to a dedicated corporate volunteer, Brianna Aust, who has shown up for our kids in so many ways this past year. Bri and McCarthy-Bush Corporation's efforts are putting opportunity back into the hands of more kids in the QC.   Additionally, we want to shout out four amazing #EmergingLeadersQC members who were also recognized for their efforts in our community: Max Gellerman, Maria Contreras Huerta, Angie Sharp and Samuel McCullum! Help us congratulate all of the honorees in the comments below! 

Meet Brian Reynolds – #UnitedWayQC’s newest addition to our Board of Directors! ✨ Brian is the Director, Metallurgy and Process Technology at Arconic, where he’s held a variety of leadership positions since 2005. For almost 20 years, Brian and the Arconic team have been passionate advocates for our neighbors here in the Quad Cities. Between Arconic’s generosity and Brian’s involvement with our Board – Arconic’s presence speaks to their commitment to providing opportunity for all. We’re excited to continue our partnership with Brian and Arconic, and look forward to the leadership Brian will provide to our organization in the next year. Help us welcome Brian in the comments below! 👇

With more than 30 corporate partners hosting drives during our Write Start School Supply Drive, we’re grateful to live in and work in a community with so many passionate advocates for our kids. With their help, we’ve raised more than $9,000 for kids right here in the QC. And, there's still one week left to donate! Click here to give supplies online: https://bityl.co/QqcF 📢 Shoutout to these organizations and their employees for hosting school supply drives: 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., Northwest Bank & Trust Company, PB Leiner, PCT EBeam, QCR Holdings, Quad City Bank & Trust, 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.

Roll call! 📣 Today, we’re introducing Ed Decker to our #UnitedWayQC Board of Directors! Ed is a Partner at RSM US LLP here in the Quad Cities, where he serves the community in a variety of ways including consumer products, real estate, industrials and construction. Ed previously served on the S Corp Association Board of Advisors. And, when he’s not working to make our corporate environment strong – he’s a big believer in making the QC the best place to live and work! We’re excited to have Ed aboard as we bring opportunity to more of our neighbors. 🤝

Meet Meyer Lehman – Executive Vice President for BITCO Insurance Companies and our newest addition to our #UnitedWayQC Board of Directors! Meyer is a passionate advocate for all of our neighbors here in the Quad Cities, and will serve a three-year term – joining a group of leaders currently serving on the board who provide strategic direction, decision making and guidance to steer the organization. Please help us celebrate Meyer’s arrival to the Board in the comments below! 👇

We're honored to have been selected as a recent Ascentra Credit Union's Casual for a Cause donation recipient. Casual for a Cause is a program where Ascentra staff choose families and organizations to support by making a small donation to dress casual on select Fridays, which is just one of the many ways Ascentra is showing they care. From supporting #UnitedWayQC's free tax preparation program, running employee giving campaigns and hosting internal drives that support initiatives like the Write Start School Supply Drive – Ascentra continually shows up for our community and we're so grateful for all that they do. Help us thank Ascentra in the comments below!

🚨LAST CALL – Applications for Think Like A Futurist close TODAY! 🚨 This is your last chance to join the second cohort of visionary leaders who are gearing up to lead with a forward-thinking mindset. If you’re ready to level up our community – Think Like A Futurist is for YOU. Apply now: https://bityl.co/Qd7k Financial assistance is available.