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Thursday, December 06, 2012  Formal check presentation ceremony planned for later

Thursday, November 22, 2012  For the fourth year, the Butcher Block is offering $10 bundles of meat that will be donated to the Madonna House.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Updated with video: 'Gangnam Style' star PSY joins Madonna onstage at MSG; singer also collects money for Sandy

Monday, October 15, 2012  The Keokuk business community is mourning the loss of one of their own.

Friday, October 12, 2012  The Madonna House in Quincy says they averaged more then 500 who seeked assistance at their food pantry during the month's of July, August and September.

Monday, August 20, 2012  Madonna sued in Russia for millions after speaking out for gay rights during concert

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  The Madonna House food pantry serves about 50 households each time they distribute food twice a week.

Monday, February 06, 2012  Finger malfunction? Madonna's Super Bowl halftime show upstaged by M.I.A. middle finger

Monday, December 12, 2011  Madonna House in Quincy is facing a budget shortfall since the State of Illinois has cut funding in their budget and the Madonna House is feeling the pinch.

Monday, November 28, 2011  Help a struggling family by participating in the Tree of Giving. When you give a donation this Christmas, you'll help the Madonna House feed, shelter and protect young mothers and their children.

Monday, October 10, 2011  Top 10 finalist for $10,000 website

Saturday, May 21, 2011  Teams took to the field Saturday for the Growing Tree Foundations first annual Wiffle Ball Tournament. Eight teams competed for the grand prize trophy.

Saturday, April 30, 2011  Delta Upsilon members and supporters raise money and collect goods for Madonna House.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011  Local women's shelters need your help to raise awareness and resources for families in need, and they say there's a fun weekend of activities ahead to do it. The Madonna House and Quanada are teaming up for the third annual "Back on Her Feet Walk" coming up on Saturday, April 9. Area walkers and supporters are encouraged to create teams to raise money and food for the two women's shelters.

Monday, February 14, 2011  Social media is everywhere these days.  Local charities are starting to use it, and like what they see.