YWCA Quad Cities Empowerment Center

06/18/2025

Just a reminder, we are closed tomorrow, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. We will be back open for normal business hours on Friday.

05/22/2025

If you are a caregiver and would like to connect with other caregivers, join us for a time of sharing and emotional support. YWCA Quad Cities will offer FREE groups at the Rock Island Empowerment Center.

Sign up here -> https://bit.ly/43DoCFP

04/24/2025

🥕Tonight is your second chance to join us for our April session of our new mom group The Village! Nutrition educators from Illinois Snap will be at the YWCA to discuss topics like food security, food cost, nutrition, and how to tackle these topics through growing your own food, even in non-traditional spaces.

⏰Join us tonight at 5:00 pm!

More info - https://www.ywcaqc.org/media-room/events/the-village-april-24th-session

03/27/2025

We hope you can join us tonight for Session 1 of our new mom group, The Village! Our first group met earlier this week and it was great discussion. If you weren't able to make it on Tuesday you have another opportunity tonight!

We'll be discussing the mental load of motherhood. Come connect with local moms and build your own "village"!

⏰5:00 pm
📍YWCA Iowa Empowerment Center, 1115 Mississippi Ave, Davenport

03/25/2025

❗️Our first session of our new mom group "The Village" starts today❗️

The Village will be a place to come together as mothers and share the load of motherhood. The physical, emotional, and mental load. This will be offered as one topic, with two sessions offered each month. Each session will provide opportunities to share information and community resources with other mothers, listen to speakers, ask questions, get advice, and help build your "village" of local mothers with children of all ages.

➡TODAY'S SESSION: "The Burden She Carries, a Dive into the Mental Load of Motherhood"
⏰ 10:00 am
📍YWCA Quad Cities, 513 17th St, Rock Island

More info - https://www.ywcaqc.org/media-room/events/the-village-session-1

03/19/2025

If you are a caregiver and would like to connect with other caregivers, join us for a time of sharing and emotional support. YWCA Quad Cities will be offering FREE groups at the Rock Island Empowerment Center and needs your help choosing dates and times. Please fill out the form below to let us know if you're interested!

➡ https://bit.ly/4kXx09I

03/13/2025

🎉We're excited to announce a new group we've created just for moms! The Village will be a place to come together as mothers and share the load of motherhood. The physical, emotional, and mental load. This will be offered as one topic, with two sessions offered each month. Each session will provide opportunities to share information and community resources with other mothers, listen to speakers, ask questions, get advice and help build your "village" of local mothers with children of all ages.

People who are interested in attending can sign up here -> https://bit.ly/4iriLZ4

03/11/2025

Yesterday a gentleman visited our Empowerment center seeking services. He kindly asked for some food and to look at our clothing closet. After selecting what he needed, he noticed another client waiting and took a moment to warmly greet them, engaging in a brief yet heartfelt conversation. Before leaving, he turned to our Officer Coordinator and said “I have $2 on me, and I’d like to donate it.” She kindly told him that it wasn’t necessary and that our services are always free.

He would not take no for an answer, handing her the two-dollar bills, wishing the other client well, and leaving, not knowing the impact he had on the office. During times of uncertainty and stress, moments like this remind us of the impact that every little action can have.

Random acts of kindness like this do not go unnoticed at our office. I encourage you to do just a small act of kindness today. While it may not affect you, it will ripple into the community and may have a greater impact than you know. 🧡

02/12/2025

❄️Due to severe weather, the YWCA Quad Cities will be closed today, February 12th. The safety of our staff and members is our top priority. We will reopen for normal business hours on Thursday, February 13th.

08/28/2024

Our event crew is looking for some Silent Auction items for the Purses, Pumps and PIZZAZZ! event on Sept. 12!

🎉 Calling All Generous Businesses! 🎉

We're gearing up for the YWCA QC's annual Purses, Pumps & Pizzazz! fundraiser, and we need your support! We're seeking donations for our silent auction—this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your brand while supporting a cause! Proceeds from this event will go directly toward the new Youth Shelter at the former YWCA facility in downtown Rock Island!

✨ What We're Looking For:
Gift baskets 🎁
Unique experiences 🌟
Services 🛠️
Gift cards 💌

Your contribution will not only help us raise crucial funds for the Youth Center but also align your business with the values of our amazing community. Together, we can make a difference!

Interested in donating? Fill out this simple form today! 💌 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7DCpzU6n3z_Po2-0R25Vzcn6IAcmLfz-UJSaoYG6hFHiOdg/viewform

Thank you for your generosity and support! 🙌

08/28/2024

Community Advocates for Racial Equity QC is a white Anti-Racist Group, the first of its kind in the Quad Cities region, dedicated to combating racism and promoting equity within our community. CARE QC aims to create meaningful change and stand in solidarity with marginalized voices. Join us in this important work—because together, we can build a more just and inclusive future!

The first session of CARE QC will be at YWCA QC Empowerment Center 513 17th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201 on Wednesday, September 11, 5:30 p.m.

💥YOUR PARTICIPATION CAN MAKE A POWERFUL IMPACT! 💥

Join the movement for change: Community Advocates for Racial Equity [C.A.R.E.] QC!

In collaboration with Healing Illinois, YWCA Quad Cities is proud to announce the launch of a new initiative, Community Advocates for Racial Equity (CARE QC).

CARE QC is a white Anti-Racist Group, the first of its kind in the Quad Cities region, dedicated to combating racism and promoting equity within our community. CARE QC aims to create meaningful change and stand in solidarity with marginalized voices. Join us in this important work—because together, we can build a more just and inclusive future!

The first session of CARE QC will be at YWCA QC Empowerment Center 513 17th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201 on Wednesday, September 11, 5:30 p.m.

JOIN US ON SEPTEMBER 11 FOR THE FIRST SESSION! 🧡 Learn more here and sign up >> https://www.ywcaqc.org/what-we-do/care-qc/

08/19/2024

YWCA Quad Cities is launching a new initiative: CARE QC - a white Anti-Racist Group, dedicated to combating racism and promoting equity within our community. Join us in this important work—because together, we can build a more just and equitable future!

📢 Exciting News! The YWCA QC is launching a new initiative: Community Advocates for Racial Equity (CARE QC). CARE QC is a white Anti-Racist Group, the first of its kind in the Quad Cities region, dedicated to combating racism and promoting equity within our community.

The goals of this group include but are not limited to:
~Unlearning Racism
~Confronting Inherent Bias
~Advocating for Racial Justice
~Improving cross-race race relationships to promote racial healing

CARE QC aims to create meaningful change and stand in solidarity with marginalized voices. Join us in this important work—because together, we can build a more just and equitable future!

JOIN US ON SEPTEMBER 11 FOR THE FIRST SESSION! Learn more here and sign up >> https://www.ywcaqc.org/what-we-do/care-qc/