TMBC Lincoln Resource Center

06/09/2026

😂 KIDS EATING YOU OUT OF HOUSE AND HOME ALREADY?? IT'S ONLY JUNE!! 😂

Listen… the summer grocery bill is REAL. We SEE you. And we got you. 👀

The Lincoln Center is a meal site with the Davenport Community School District to bring FREE breakfast and lunch to the neighborhood ALL summer long — and before you ask, YES we said FREE. As in $0. Zip. Nada. Not a single coin. 🪙❌

Here's all you need to know:
🍳 BREAKFAST — served at 8:20 AM
🍽️ LUNCH — served at 12:20 PM
👶🏾➡️🧑🏾 AGES 1–18 eat FREE
📍 318 East 7th St, Davenport — TMBC Lincoln Resource Center

And the best part? YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE ENROLLED IN ANYTHING. Any child between 1 and 18 can walk through that door and get a hot meal. Period. 🙌🏾

So while the kids are in here eating good, you can have a moment of PEACE. You're welcome. 😌✨

Summer just got a whole lot easier! Don't keep this to yourself — tag every parent, grandparent, auntie, uncle, neighbor, and anybody else raising kids this summer who needs to know! 👇🏾⬇️
📞 563-888-5436
🌐 thelincolncenterqc.org
📍 318 East 7th St, Davenport, IA

06/08/2026

FREE breakfast and lunch for ALL kids ages 1–18 starts TODAY at the Lincoln Resource Center! 🍽️

🕣 Breakfast: 8:30–8:50 AM
🕧 Lunch: 12:20–12:35 PM

📍 318 E 7th St, Davenport

Part of the Davenport Community Schools Summer Meal Program.

🥪 Free summer meals start tomorrow! 🍎 Kids ages 1–18 can enjoy FREE breakfast and lunch at locations across Davenport all summer long.

Please note that not all meal sites begin service tomorrow, so be sure to check the schedule before visiting.

📍 View meal locations and menus: https://bit.ly/3ZR4Sw7

06/04/2026

💭 Thursday Thoughts | A Book Can Change Everything

I was a library kid. 📚

Saturday mornings meant one thing — returning last week's books and checking out new ones. And I loved every single second of it. I loved writing my name on that little card to check out a book. There was something about that moment that felt official. Like the book and I had made a commitment to each other. 😄

I would escape into Betsey's neighborhood. I would sit alongside Encyclopedia Brown and help him crack another mystery. I was GONE — transported somewhere completely different from wherever I was sitting. And I never wanted to come back.

Now look — there were no phones, no social media, none of the distractions that pull at our kids today. But honestly? Even if there were — I think I still would have chosen browsing through the shelves and finding a good read over all of it. Every single time. 📖

I want you to think back to a book that meant something to you. Maybe it was the first time you saw a character that looked like you. Maybe it was a story that made you feel less alone. Maybe it was the first time reading stopped feeling like a chore and started feeling like a superpower.

Now imagine a child in our community who never gets that moment. Not because they don't want it — but because no one ever put the right book in their hands.

That's the gap we're talking about. And it's bigger than most people realize.

The disparities in kindergarten preparedness and 3rd grade reading proficiency in our community are real and they are serious. Research tells us that children who can't read proficiently by the end of 3rd grade are four times more likely to drop out of school. But here's what else research tells us — reading aloud to children builds vocabulary, strengthens critical thinking, sparks imagination, and develops empathy. A child who loves reading is a child who is building the foundation for everything that comes after. 📖

And representation MATTERS. When a child opens a book and sees a character who looks like them, talks like them, and lives a life they recognize — something shifts. They don't just read the story. They see themselves IN the story. That is powerful beyond measure. 🙏🏾

At TMBC Lincoln Resource Center, our free library exists because we believe every child deserves access to books — not just at school, but at HOME. Building a personal library as a child is one of the greatest gifts a family can give. So tomorrow we are holding our 5th Annual Book Drive with KWQC and we are asking our community to show up! 🎉

Here's how YOU can be a part of closing the gap 👇🏾
📚 Donate books at our Book Drive tomorrow with KWQC
🙋🏾 Volunteer to help organize our free library
📖 Sit down and read to a kid — yes, it's that simple
🏘️ Host a neighborhood book drive in your community
📦 Donate books — especially ones with characters that look like our kids
💻 Can't make the book drive - check out our Amzon Wish List and select a book...or two! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1RJJICN5ZZR2X?ref_=wl_share

You don't have to do all of it. But pick ONE. Because one book, one volunteer, one afternoon of reading out loud can be the thing that changes a child's entire trajectory. 🌟

Our kids are counting on us. Let's show up for them. 💛

👉🏾 Come see us tomorrow at our Book Drive with KWQC!
805 Brady Street, Davenport I 9AM-630PM

💭 Thursday Thoughts is a weekly series where we talk honestly about the nonprofit space, community, and the work that drives us. There's always something worth talking about — so come back every Thursday, join the conversation, and bring somebody with you. 🙏🏾

06/01/2026

🔥 JUNE IS ABOUT TO BE UNMATCHED AT TMBC Lincoln Resource Center AND WE ARE JUST GETTING STARTED! 🔥

This is not your average June. This is history. This is culture. This is community — all under ONE roof! And that roof just happens to be at 318 East 7th Street, Davenport. 📍

Here's what we have going on THIS MONTH:
✊🏾 LOCAL QC CIVIL RIGHTS EXHIBIT — on loan from the Putnam Museum. Walk through history. Be reminded of the sacrifice that made our freedom possible. This one is powerful, and it's right here in our building. Don't miss it.
⚡ CAMP AMP IS IN SESSION — Our high-energy summer experience for ages 5–14 kicks off with daily breakfast, lunch, snacks, and activities Monday through Friday. If your child still needs a spot, reach out NOW. This camp fills up fast and for good reason!
🎯 AMP PROGRAM — Rising freshmen and students who just completed their first year of high school, this one is FOR YOU. We are investing in your next chapter before it even begins. Leadership. Focus. Community. Let's GO.
💼 HUSTLE U INTERNSHIPS — Our students aren't just learning about business — they're living it. Hustle U students are putting in real work, gaining real experience, and building real futures. Watch out for them.
🎬 PULLING FOCUS AFRICAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL — Opening day is HERE. Azubuike African American Council for the Arts is celebrating Black storytelling, Black creativity, and Black excellence on screen. Come out, bring your people, and experience something that will move you.
☀️ SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB SUMMER KICKOFF — Our elders set the foundation for everything we do. This summer we celebrate them, connect them, and make sure they know this community loves them. Summer activities are underway!
🍽️ FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS — The Lincoln Center is an official Davenport Community Schools site for FREE breakfast and lunch this summer. If you have children in the neighborhood, they eat here. No cost. No barriers. Just good food and a community that takes care of its own. Spread the word to every family you know! 🙌🏾
👑 MISS JUNETEENTH PAGEANT — Grace. Excellence. Legacy. Our young queens are stepping into their power and representing everything this community stands for. Join Miss Juneteenth of the Quad Cities and celebrate these remarkable young women as they own their crowns and carry our culture forward with pride. This is royalty! 👑🖤❤️
🕊️ JUNETEENTH — We don't just acknowledge it. We CELEBRATE it. Freedom is worth honoring, and we will do exactly that with our community family. We are proud to co-host the community's annual Juneteenth Festival in its NEW location - Downtown Davenport!

June at the Lincoln Center is a statement.
It says: WE ENGAGE. WE EDUCATE. WE EMPOWER.
Every age. Every generation. Every background. There is something here FOR YOU this month. 💪🏾
📞 563-888-5436
🌐 thelincolncenterqc.org
📍 318 East 7th St, Davenport, IA
Tag someone who needs to know about what's happening at the Lincoln Center this June! 👇🏾

05/29/2026

✨ YOUR MOMENT DESERVES THE RIGHT SPACE ✨

In just ONE month, The Lincoln Center has been the home of concerts, music workshops, play rehearsals, pageant rehearsals, movie nights, birthday parties, baby showers, award banquets, a Pre-K graduation, and memorial services.

We show up for EVERY occasion. 🙌
☀️ Summer is HERE — and that means:
🎓 Graduation celebrations
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family reunions
🎒 Back-to-school parties
🎉 Whatever milestone YOU'RE celebrating

We have the space for ALL of it:
🏛 Auditorium — performances, ceremonies & large gatherings
🏠 Community Room — workshops, receptions & pop-ups
🏀 Gymnasium — big parties, athletic events & community fun
💼 Board Room — meetings, presentations & strategy sessions
✨ Custom Package — we'll build it around YOU

📍 318 East 7th St, Davenport, IA
📞 563-888-5436
🔗 thelincolncenterqc.org

Tables & chairs included. Setup time included. Bring in your own food. Affordable rates starting at $60/hr.

Do you need a space this summer — or know someone who does? Go to www.thelincolnceneterqc.org and book your space NOW!

05/28/2026

💭 Thursday Thoughts | The Workforce Is Changing — Is Our Community Ready?

Honestly...the workforce looks nothing like it did ten years ago. Even five years ago. Industries are shifting, technology is moving fast, and the rules of employment are being rewritten in real time. And if we're not intentional about making sure our community has access to the tools, training, and opportunities needed to keep up — we will be left behind.

That's not a scare tactic. That's just the truth. And truth is what Thursday Thoughts is all about.

Here's what I know — skills gap and access gap are two different problems. Some people have the drive and the ability but never got the right opportunity. Some have the opportunity but need the upskilling to take full advantage of it. Both are real. Both are solvable. And both require a community that is intentional about showing up for its people. 🙏🏾

That's exactly what we're doing at TMBC Lincoln Resource Center Every. Single. Day.

Our Goodwill Career Center is on the ground floor of this work — connecting adults in our community with job assistance, certification programs, and the upskilling they need to level up. And we have exciting classes coming up in June that could be the turning point for someone who is ready to make their move. 👀

And then there's Hustle U — our program for high school juniors and seniors that is preparing the NEXT generation for the workforce before they even walk across that graduation stage. This is our first year and I'll be honest — we learned a lot along the way. 😄

But that's what year one is for. We built something, we watched it grow, we took notes, and next school year's cohort? They have no idea what's coming for them. 🔥Because that's how you build something that lasts. You start. You learn. You get better. And you keep going.

The workforce pipeline starts with a community that believes in its people enough to prepare them. We believe that here. 💼✊🏾

👉🏾 Stay tuned for our upcoming June classes at the Goodwill Career Center! ://www.goodwillheartland.org/what-we-do/people-services/certified-for-success/

💭 Thursday Thoughts is a weekly series where we talk honestly about the nonprofit space, community, and the work that drives us. There's always something worth talking about — so come back every Thursday, join the conversation, and bring somebody with you. 🙏🏾

05/21/2026

💭 Thursday Thoughts | Out of School Time Matters More Than You Think

Every year as the school year winds down, I find myself thinking about the same thing — what happens to our kids when the bell rings on that last day of school?

For some kids, summer means vacations, camps, and adventures. But for many kids in our community, summer can mean long unstructured days with little to do and nowhere purposeful to be. And here's what I know after years of doing this work — idle time for young people is a missed opportunity at best and a dangerous one at worst.

This is exactly why out of school time programming is not a luxury. It is a necessity.

At TMBC Lincoln Resource Center, we have a unique opportunity that most nonprofits don't have. We are not just providing a service — we are creating a culture. A culture where kids walk through our doors and feel like they belong somewhere. Where they are challenged, inspired and poured into every single day. Where they leave better than they came. 🙌🏾

Enriching activities build more than skills — they build confidence. Leadership development doesn't just prepare kids for college and careers — it gives them a sense of purpose. And when you string those days together all summer long, you aren't just keeping kids busy — you are creating hope. And hope is everything. 🌟

As Executive Director of TMBC Lincoln Resource Center, I take that responsibility seriously every single day. Our kids deserve a summer that means something.

And that's exactly what Camp AMP is all about. 🏕️
⏰ School is almost out — don't wait!
Lock in your spot for Camp AMP today and give your child a summer filled with enrichment, leadership, fun and purpose!
👉🏾 www.thelincolncenterqc.org

💭 Thursday Thoughts is a weekly series where we talk honestly about the nonprofit space, community, and the work that drives us. There's always something worth talking about. 🙏🏾

05/20/2026

🚨 LAST CALL. We mean it this time. 🚨

Camp AMP has a few spots left and we are not about to let summer sneak up on you without a plan. This is your sign. Your nudge. Your FINAL NOTICE! 📣

First — a huge shoutout to our early bird families who locked in their spots months ago. 👏 You saw the vision early and we love that for you. This post is for everyone who's been "thinking about it." 😅

🎁 SPECIAL OFFER — NOW THROUGH TUESDAY ONLY
The first 5 families that register get ONE FREE WEEK — on us! That's right. No catches. No gimmicks. Just our way of saying welcome to the Camp AMP family. 🧡

Here's everything your child gets ALL summer long:
⏰ Mon–Fri | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM — we've got your schedule covered
🍳 Breakfast, lunch & snack — included every single day
🌟 Leadership development — future bosses in training
🎨 Art classes — creativity unleashed
📚 Educational opportunities & book club — learning never stops
🧪 STEM activities — science, tech, engineering & math
🥊 Boxing — discipline, focus & fitness
🌱 Gardening — from seed to harvest
🎭 End-of-summer play — lights, camera, action!
🎤 Talent show — let your shine show
💼 Entrepreneur Club — build a business, pitch it live
🚌 Weekly field trips — museum, pickleball, golf & splash park
🏅 Safe, trusted environment for ages 5–13
💸 $75/week — and the first 5 families to register by Tuesday get one full week FREE. That's breakfast, lunch, snacks, activities and memories — on the house. 🏠

⚡ A few spots. One free week offer. A Tuesday deadline. The math is simple — don't wait. Go to www.thelincolncenterqc.org

Drop a 🔊 in the comments for registration info, DM us directly, or tag a parent who STILL doesn't have a summer plan. You might just save their summer — and their sanity. 😂

Turn Up Your Summer. Amplify Your Future. 🎚️

05/19/2026

🎬 Senior Social Club | TOMORROW!

We're keeping it fun, relaxed and delicious tomorrow and honestly… we can't wait! 😄

☕ Happy Hour | 9–10AM
Coffee, pastries and all the good morning energy to get us started!
Then we're dimming the lights and settling in — 🍿
🎥 It's MOVIE DAY!
We'll have ALL your favorite snacks so get comfortable because we are doing absolutely nothing but enjoying every single minute of it! And we have ZERO apologies about that! 😂

Sometimes the best days are the simple ones. Come join us! ❤️
📅 Tomorrow | Happy Hour starts at 9AM
🎟️ Movie starts at 10AM
We'll see you there! 🎬🍿✨