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In From the Cold of the Quad Cities, Inc. is a committee
of volunteers from the Quad Cities area whose sole purpose is to raise money
on behalf of the member agencies of the Quad Cities Shelter and
Transitional Housing organization. Since it's inception in 1991, In From
the Cold has worked in an "independent partnership" with the
United Way. Recognizing United Way's experience and expertise, In From the
Cold requested, and United Way agreed, to assist the committee by creating
and coordinating the grant review process, and by assisting in the
distribution of all granted moneys.
In 1993, In From the Cold began the Mayor's Hunger Luncheon as a major
fund raising. This event is held on a weekday in November offering a simple
meal of bread and soup. On that day we ask all attending to "eat
simply so that others can simply eat". All the area Mayors have
graciously participated by hosting this event and by serving the meals.
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In 1994, Phil Collins solicited donations at his concert
for In From The Cold. In addition to the $5,000 raised at the concert, Phil
Collins contributed an additional $5,000.
Other events have included Dessert concerts, and Quad Cities Chef De
Cuisine Society's "Mardi Gras".
Since 1992, In From The Cold has raised more than $270,000 for the
Homeless in the Quad Cities.
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