05/30/2026
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
In just a few short months, our community has embraced The Third Place QC in ways we never could have imagined. We had a simple idea: our community deserved a safe, welcoming place where people can connect, rest, access resources, and experience belonging.
Today, we regularly serve 120+ guests each day. We've learned that our community has deep needs and that relationships matter. We believe our impact extends far beyond the walls of our current space; we also support both unhoused and housed neighbors.
Because of our substantial growth, WE ARE ACTIVELY SEARCHING for a bigger space in Rock Island.
Our hope is to remain close to the network of community partners, service providers, healthcare organizations, and nonprofits that have become part of an important system of care for our guests. Being near these partners allows us to connect people to housing, healthcare, employment resources, and other support more effectively.
Finding the right location is challenging. Existing ordinances create barriers that significantly limit the number of properties available for a community-centered gathering space like ours.
So, we're asking for YOUR HELP.
Do you know of a building, storefront, former office, community facility, or underutilized property in Rock Island that could be a good fit? Do you have a connection to a property owner who might be willing to have a conversation? Do you know of spaces that deserve a second life serving the community?
We are looking for a space that is approximately 7,000 sq ft., has space for an outdoor patio and is located in or around downtown Rock Island.
We believe Rock Island is stronger when neighbors help neighbors. The Third Place QC was built by the community, and we believe the next chapter will be too.
If you have ideas, leads, or suggestions, please reach out to our co-founders and director's Christie and Cloey at [email protected]
Every conversation helps!
Together, we can create more space for dignity, connection, belonging, and hope.
