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Two Rivers YMCA receives R.I. Community Foundation Grant
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Press release submitted by Two Rivers YMCA The Two Rivers YMCA received a $3,500.00 grant from the Rock Island Community Foundation that will help support the Y-Solutions program at three Rock Island Schools. The Y-Solutions program is a no-nonsense mentoring program that helps at-risk young people develop positive vision and goals for the futures. The program is based on developing the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Students are held accountable by their mentors for school attendance, behavior and academic improvement. "The Y-Solutions program has helped keep very at-risk young men in school," says Amy Johnson, Senior Program Director at the Two Rivers YMCA. "The program teaches the core values that help build character and self-esteem and provides students with the tools they need to be successful in life. After high school graduation, many Y-Solutions program participants go on to higher education, advanced vocational school or military service. This program is fully funded through community support. The Rock Island Community Foundation is a community organization that was formed in 1967 for the purpose of promoting the civic needs and general welfare of the City of Rock Island and the surrounding areas. The Two Rivers YMCA is a leading nonprofit strengthening our community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. 
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Today is Friday, May 24, the 144th day of 2013. There are 221 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: A military escort will be at the square at 9 a.m. tomorrow forthe funeral of Lieut. Joseph Eaton. The county judge is absent in Chicago, which willaccount for his not being in the procession.
1888 -- 125 years ago: Rock Island's City Council last night appropriated $95,000 forexpenses for the 1888 and 1889 fiscal year.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Mrs. F.W. Reimers last night was re-elected president of the RockIsland Musical Club at a meeting in the New Harper Hotel.
1938 -- 75 years ago: Seven members of Boy Scout Troop 21 got their Eagle badges lastnight. They were Ralph Hurt, Robert Nelson, Howard Schersten, Cecil Nelson, RobertFryxell, Clarence Stone and Rollin Hurt.
1963 -- 50 years ago: Mayor Morris Muhleman has resorted to a form letter in an effort toanswer objections to the wheel tax increase. "It was my hope that I could, in some way,restore the faith of the citizens in our city. In order to do this I knew I must face the factthat I would become very unpopular."All they are trying to do is protect the citizensproperty and build their town.
1988 -- 25 years ago: RICCA, the Rock Island County Council on Addictions, inconjunction with the Quad City Downs, will hold its annual "Night at the Races" June 2.The benefit "Night at the Races" will raise funds locally to assist in maintaining the twohalfway houses, New Hope Lodge (for women) and Beacon House (for men).
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