Rockwell Collins distributes $1 million for nonprofit flood recovery

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (June 11, 2009) - Nineteen nonprofit organizations have been selected to receive grants from the Rockwell Collins Flood Recovery Fund.

Rockwell Collins established its Flood Recovery Fund after the historic June 2008 floods that extensively damaged parts of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and other Eastern Iowa communities.

Grants totaling $1,000,800 will help flood-impacted nonprofit organizations pay for capital expenses and rebuilding efforts. The amount represents half of the $2 million that the Rockwell Collins Charitable Corporation set aside last summer for flood recovery efforts. Additional grants will be made available as recovery plans move forward.

This second round of grants is in addition to the $709,000 awarded in October 2008. That amount was raised from donations by employees, retirees and friends of Rockwell Collins.

"As we approach the first anniversary of the June 2008 flood, it's important to recognize all the recovery efforts that have been accomplished to date - and to fully comprehend the work that lies ahead to restore and revitalize our community," said Rockwell Collins Chairman, President and CEO Clay Jones. "Our company remains committed to assisting in the flood recovery process and these grants will ensure that our nonprofit organizations can continue providing a variety of important services to the community."
 
The funding for the second round of grants was awarded through a competitive process. Eligible organizations included nonprofit 501(c)(3) and public/government agencies (e.g., schools, city-owned entities, etc.) operating in Linn and Johnson counties. The organizations applied for funding to address needs as they relate to capital expenses, rebuilding, and/or relocation support.

Recipients for the second round of grants are:

• National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library - $250,000 for remodeling and exhibition of the Kosek Building and a collection storage facility outside the flood plain
• African American Heritage Foundation - $150,000 for building refurbishment, conservation of artifacts and a new permanent exhibit
• Horizons - A Family Service Alliance - $120,000 for expansion and improvements to facility
• Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation - $101,000 for interim library operations downtown and at Westdale Mall
• YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area - $100,000 for reconstruction and equipment at the Helen G. Nassif branch
• Waypoint Services for Women, Children & Families - $90,000 to install a natural gas boiler to replace steam heat source
• Four Oaks - $30,000 for reconstruction/replacement expenses at neighborhood center
• The ARC of East Central Iowa - $28,000 for building and elevator repairs and equipment replacement
• Abbe, Inc. - $25,000 for relocation costs for moving offices to 1860 County Home Road
• Witwer Senior Center - $25,000 for enhancing production kitchen
• Cedar Rapids Museum of Art - $16,500 for structural and equipment repair
• Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Rapids - $10,000 for office build out and equipment; membership and donor tracking software
• Iowa Art Works, Inc. - $10,000 for inventory and equipment replacement; construction costs of Ceramics Center for Clay and Glass
• Olivet Neighborhood Mission - $10,000 for reconstruction and cleanup
• The Kernels Foundation - $10,000 for pony league diamond construction
• Chorale Midwest - $7,500 for replacement of music library
• SOKOL Cedar Rapids - $7,000 for relocation and new gym costs
• Indian Creek Nature Center - $5,800 for hot water system and cabinetry replacement
• Five Seasons Ski Team - $5,000 for restoration of ski show site retaining wall and beachfront

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Dave Gosch
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djgosch@rockwellcollins.com

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