YWCA Quad Cities

The YWCA QC's 2nd Annual Putting for POWER is coming up on September 10th! 🕺 ⛳ Join us at THE FORGE at Palmer HIlls Golf Course for an evening of fun, networking, and support for a great cause! Whether you're a pro or a beginner, all are welcome to participate. Enjoy beautiful greens while helping us continue our mission of empowering women and eliminating racism and then stay for some LIVE MUSIC by Jordan Danielsen! Date: September 10th, Shotgun 5:00 p.m. Location: THE FORGE Palmer Hills Golf Course Tickets are available NOW! Let's make this year's outing even more successful than the last! ⛳ Register at https://lnkd.in/gCGimTQs

🏆Nominate a Hero Today🏆 🎖Do you know someone who tirelessly fights against racism and advocates for a more inclusive community? Now is your chance to honor their efforts! 🌟 🧡As part of the ANNUAL RACE AGAINST RACISM presented by IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union, YWCA Quad Cities recognizes and honors Quad Citizens for their personal impact on fighting racism in our community with the Ambassadors of Change Award! 💪 ✨NOMINATE SOMEONE TODAY >> https://lnkd.in/gSZHuZ3d 📆Nominations close on September 3📆 🏆The 2024 Ambassadors of Change will be recognized at 9:30 a.m. prior to the YWCA Race Against Racism 5K in Schwiebert Park, September 28.🏆

💡 DID YOU KNOW 👀 The upcoming event Purses 👜 , Pumps 👠 & PIZZAZZ 💎 ! is directly supporting a critical need in our community: a NEW YOUTH SHELTER for homeless youth in the Quad Cities! YWCA QC is repurposing the former YW location at 229 16th Street, Rock Island, into a Youth Shelter, that will will serve ages 10 to 17 years and provide sleeping areas, restrooms and male/female showers for those in need! The only youth shelters close to the QC are in Rockford, Illinois and the closest shelter in Iowa is over 165 miles away. 🌷 Please join us for this important cause! 💯 🎟 Tickets can be purchased here >> https://lnkd.in/evipsB2E

🌠 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://lnkd.in/g_CNNjR5

Join us for the YWCA QC's 2nd Annual Putting for POWER on September 10th! 🕺 ⛳ Tee off with us at THE FORGE at Palmer HIlls Golf Course for an evening of fun, networking, and support for a great cause. Whether you're a pro or a beginner, all are welcome to participate. Enjoy beautiful greens while helping us continue our mission of empowering women and eliminating racism. Date: September 10th, Shotgun 5:00 p.m. Location: THE FORGE Palmer Hills Golf Course Get your tickets now and be part of this fantastic event! Let's make this year's outing even more successful than the last! ⛳ Register at https://lnkd.in/gCGimTQs

🎉 YWCA QC is now open for new memberships! ✨ Join a community that empowers families, promotes equality, and offers a range of programs designed to enrich your life. Whether you're looking for fitness classes, childcare/preschool, social activities, we've got something for everyone! Enjoy: 💦 Family Aquatic Center with lap pool, slide, vortex, rock climbing wall and zero depth area 🏋♀️ Fitness rooms with state-of-the-art cardio and weight equipment 🏀 Full size gymnasium 🎖 Early Learning Academy w/ 11 age-appropriate classrooms* 📚 Children’s lending library and cozy area 🤸♀️ Second floor playground (childcare/school age program only) 💻 Empowerment Center with computer lab 🎈 Rentable Party Room The Early Learning Academy is now accepting new enrollments as well! Visit our new facility in downtown Rock Island at 513 17th Street and sign up today! https://lnkd.in/gv-u75qV *Early Learning Academy/childcare is not a part of the YWCA membership structure - separate enrollment and fees apply.

🌟 Summer Apprenticeships Shaping Future Careers! 🌟 This summer YWCA QC received funding for a Summer Pre-Apprenticeship Opportunities program for youth to give them paid opportunities to gain invaluable skills and real-world experience. From hands-on training to mentorship, our youth who are participating in the program this summer are gaining insights that can't be found in textbooks. 📚💼 In areas such as Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, Lifeguarding, Information Technology, Food Services, Barbering, Healthcare, Botany and Music Production - there were plenty of options for students to choose from! But it’s not just about us apprentices! Local organizations are also reaping the benefits by getting the dedicated workforce they need to thrive - at no extra cost to them. It’s a win-win for everyone involved! 🤝 Here’s to a summer of growth, learning, and making a difference! 🌱

An incredible time was had by all at the YWCA QC That's What She Said last night! The energy in the room was electrifying, and the speakers truly inspired everyone with their powerful stories and insights. 🧡 Thank you to the amazing women who shared their journeys and left us all feeling motivated and empowered. A special thank you to the Junior League of the Quad Cities and The Beautifull Project for supporting the event. Great things can happen when great QC organizations come together! 🧡 Can't wait for next year's event! 🚀

🌟 The YWCA QC is now enrolling kids in our Early Learning Academy! 💡 Join us at our YWCA Early Learning Academy Open House on Tuesday, July 16 from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Take a tour of our NEW classrooms and secure your spot! Give your child a bright beginning 💡 with our enriching, fun, and educational programs designed to nurture young minds. Our academy provides a safe and inclusive environment where children can explore, learn, and grow. The YWCA QC is now enrolling children 6 weeks through 4 years (full time only). WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU TO THE OPEN HOUSE: 🌠 A copy of the child's most recent physical/immunizations 🌠 Official Birth Certificate 🌠 TB and Lead screening for children 1 yr and older If applying for state funding, bring 2 recent paystubs and current school schedule and recent report card (if applicable). Families with completed enrollment packet and required documents will be enrolled with first priority. Enrollment will continue until classrooms are at capacity.

Thrilled to share today's event hosted by the YWCA Quad Cities, where Tri-City Electric Co. and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) had the opportunity to shine a light 🔦 on the transformative power of community partnerships in addressing workforce challenges. The construction trades are brimming with potential, and it was an honor to present alongside International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local-145 and the QC-JATC, showcasing the value of apprenticeships. Students were engaged, asking insightful questions and learning the 'why' behind choosing this career path. 🛠️ ⭐It's initiatives like these that underscore the importance of collaboration. By uniting community organizations and industry leaders, we're not just filling jobs - we're building futures. Here's to more partnerships, more success stories, and a brighter future for our youth and young adults! 🌟 Tri-City Electric Co. YWCA Quad Cities Amy Schaefer Edwin Salazar International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) David Aguirre Tom Vonderhaar John Irving Natalie Baysinger, PHR, SHRM-CP Rachel Haas Cody Schwaller Bryan Bolin LaVance Banks John Amman Lori Rochholz Henry Thompson