Monday, October 13, 2008

Rockwell Collins announces first round of flood recovery grants

Rockwell Collins is awarding a total of $609,185 through the first round of grants from the Rockwell Collins Flood Recovery Fund. The grants are being made available to qualified organizations and agencies that are serving flood victims or were themselves impacted by the 2008 floods.

"These grants represent a good start toward helping our non-profit agencies get back on their feet," said Rockwell Collins President, Chairman and CEO Clay Jones. "As we see the recovery efforts continue, I'm confident that our community will pull together like never before to become stronger than ever."

The first round of grants will go toward helping organizations with operational expenses and programs and services. Requests for funding through a second round of grants, aimed at aiding capital/rebuilding projects, will be announced in the future.

The following organizations received grants:

Operational grants

Horizons - A Family Service Alliance, $15,000
Science Station, $15,000
National Czech and Slovak Museum, $15,000
The Salvation Army, $15,000
Community Theatre of Cedar Rapids, $15,000
African American Heritage Foundation, $15,000
Arc of East Central Iowa, $15,000
Area Substance Abuse Council, $15,000
Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation, $15,000
Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Association, $15,000
Waypoint Services for Women, Children & Families, $15,000
YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area, $15,000
Neighborhood Transportation Service, $10,000
Aid To Women, $10,000
Aging Services, $10,000
St. Vincent DePaul, $10,000
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, $10,000
Witwer Center, $10,000
Cedar Valley Montessori School, $7,500
Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity, $7,500
Indian Creek Nature Center, $5,000
Oak Hill/Jackson Neighborhood Association, $5,000
Olivet Neighborhood Mission, $5,000
Young Parents Network, $2,000

Programs and services grants

Linn Area Long Term Recovery Coalition, $125,000
Community Free Health Clinic, $30,000
St. Luke's Health Care Foundation, $30,000
Cedar Rapids Community School District Foundation, $25,000
Hands On Disaster Response, $25,000
Abbe Center for Community Health, $20,000
The Crisis Center, $15,000
Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity, $15,000
Affordable Housing Network, $10,000
Iowa Legal Aid, $10,000
Willis Dady Emergency Shelter, $6,685
Community Corrections Improvement Association, $5,000
Housing Fund for Linn County, $4,000
Marion-East Cedar Rapids Rotary Club, $4,000
H.D. Youth Center, $2,500

The Rockwell Collins Flood Recovery Fund was established after the historic June floods that devastated parts of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and other eastern Iowa communities. Contributors to the $2.7M fund include the Rockwell Collins Charitable Corporation, along with the company's employees, retirees, friends, customers and suppliers.

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Grant application process closed

The grant application process is now closed for the first cycle of Rockwell Collins Flood Recovery Fund.

The Rockwell Collins review committee is now evaluating the applications submitted by nonprofit organizations that address one of two areas:

• Health and human service organizations serving immediate needs and providing long-term support to flood victims
• Nonprofit organizations directly impacted by flooding

A full list of grant awards will be published on this website no later than November 1, 2008.

Monday, August 18, 2008

Rockwell Collins accepting applications for flood recovery funds

Rockwell Collins today announced that it will begin making the first round of grants from the Rockwell Collins Flood Recovery fund to qualified organizations and agencies that are serving flood victims or were themselves impacted by flooding.

The majority of funding will be awarded based on competitive grant processes, while some grant funding will be awarded at the discretion of the Rockwell Collins grant committee.

Eligible organizations include nonprofit 501(c)(3) and public/government agencies that fit the following criteria:

• Nonprofit health and human service organizations serving immediate needs and providing long-term support to flood victims
• Any nonprofit organizations directly impacted by flooding (i.e. arts and culture, civic, human service, etc.)

The grant application process is now closed for the first cycle of Rockwell Collins Flood Recovery Fund.

Friday, June 27, 2008

Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area hotel rooms in short supply

Employees, customers, and suppliers who are scheduled to travel to the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City area in the coming weeks are advised to reconfirm hotel reservations and room availability prior to departure.

Due to the recent flooding in Eastern Iowa, flood victims, Federal Emergency Management Agency representatives, contractors, and volunteer agencies are using a number of hotel rooms in the area. As a result, many hotels are at capacity and may be unable to honor previous reservations.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Rockwell Collins establishes Flood Recovery Fund

Rockwell Collins has established the Rockwell Collins Flood Recovery Fund. This fund will enable company employees, retirees, customers, suppliers, and other friends of the company to make financial donations to flood recovery efforts.

Employees based in the United States and retirees who would like to make a donation can do so by writing a check to the Rockwell Collins Employee United Fund and indicating "flood recovery." Checks should be sent to the attention of Jolene Trout, Rockwell Collins, 400 Collins Road NE, M/S 106-176, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498.
 
U.S. based employees also have the options of donating through payroll deduction and through the exchange of accrued vacation time. Online forms to allow employees to select payroll deduction or exchange vacation time will be available later this week.

International employees, customers, suppliers, and other friends of the company who wish to donate can do so by writing a check to the Rockwell Collins Flood Recovery Fund, c/o the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, PO Box 9, Marion, IA 52302. Donations may also be made via credit card at the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation's Web site at http://www.gcrcf.org/. In the field called "Fund Designation," select Rockwell Collins Flood Recovery Donor Advised Fund from the drop down menu.

Monday, June 16, 2008

Rockwell Collins contributes $2 million for flood relief

In response to historic flooding in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City area, Rockwell Collins announced today it will make an initial $2 million contribution to aid local flood relief efforts. The funds will be used to support the immediate needs of flood victims, as well as ongoing clean-up and restoration activities.

Rockwell Collins is also formulating plans to mobilize teams of employees to assist in the ongoing cleanup and recovery efforts once the floodwaters recede. Company officials are coordinating with local and national disaster relief organizations to determine when and how these teams can best serve flood victims' needs.  Additional information regarding the company's ongoing flood relief efforts will be provided as details are confirmed.

Hotline established

Rockwell Collins employees affected by the closure of key transportation routes between the Cedar Rapids and Coralville areas, are requested to contact their respective leader and notify him or her of their situation. Employees who cannot safely travel to work are encouraged to stay home. If working from home is an option, please continue to perform those duties that you can from home. Please continue to monitor local news media, the Rockwell Collins Web site, and business continuity hotline at 1.866.629.8143 for more information.

Rockwell Collins planning flood relief and recovery efforts

As Cedar Rapids and much of Eastern Iowa experience flooding of unprecedented proportions, our thoughts go out to those who have felt the effects of this catastrophic event.

Rockwell Collins facilities in Cedar Rapids and throughout eastern Iowa are largely unaffected by the floods and remain open and operating. We are working directly with employees who have been impacted to help them address personal and family needs, and have established procedures to conserve water and energy.

As the magnitude of this disaster continues to unfold, we’re coordinating with local and national disaster relief organizations to determine when and how we can best serve flood victims’ needs.

Rockwell Collins has been an integral part of Cedar Rapids and the surrounding area for 75 years. We stand ready to assist our employees, friends and neighbors recover from this unprecedented disaster.

Information on the Employee Assistance Program

Our Employee Assistance (EAP) provider -- ValueOptions -- is available to assist employees who have been affected by the recent flooding in Eastern Iowa. Call 1-800-892-1415 to talk with a ValueOptions representative and learn how they may be of assistance.

An article titled "After a Flood: The Next Steps" has been posted as a spotlight item on the EAP "Achieve Solutions" Web site. The article provides helpful information and directs site visitors to additional related material.

Additionally, the site's "Featured Topic" this month is "Disaster Preparedness," which addresses the threat of flooding, as well as other disaster scenarios so that individuals can be as prepared as possible to survive and recover. Visit the "Achieve Solutions" Web site here: www.achievesolutions.net/rockwell

Rockwell Collins EAP provides confidential, professional counseling, education, and referral services to you and your family members. You can contact the EAP 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by simply calling one toll-free number 1-800-892-1415.

Flood information for Cedar Rapids

Flood information for Iowa City 

Red Cross - Grant Wood Area Chapter (Cedar Rapids and Iowa City) 

Red Cross - What to Do After a Flood or Flash Flood

CDC - General Flood Info

CDC - Coping with Disaster

Alliant Energy Outage Summary 

Cedar Rapids Gazette - flood coverage 

Cedar Rapids Gazette - How to help people in Cedar Rapids

Iowa Department of Public Health Flood-related Disease Precautions and Information

Linn County Flood Information

KCRG TV9 - Cedar Rapids

KGAN CBS2 - Cedar Rapids

KWWL Channel 7 - Waterloo / Cedar Falls