QC Forward

Deeply thankful for our donors' kindness this week, which fuels meaningful transformations in our community. Looking for volunteers to join in rotating our clothing donations from winter to spring, empowering us to build a brighter kinder future together.

🌟 YWCA Quad Cities Youth Career Fair is Back! 🌟

ThePlace2B is excited to host its third annual Youth Career Fair, giving local youth the opportunity to explore a wide range of career paths and summer job opportunities — all in one place!

Representatives will be on-site to discuss career pathways, job requirements, and available summer positions.

✨ This event is FREE and open to all youth in the Quad Cities area.

🆕 New This Year: Career Readiness Workshop

In partnership with the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, we’re hosting a Career Readiness Workshop prior to the fair to help youth feel confident and prepared.

📅 Friday, February 27
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 YWCA Quad Cities

Participants will receive guidance on:
• Resume building
• Writing effective cover letters
• Developing thoughtful questions for employers
• Professional communication & presentation tips
• Mock interviews

For more information about the Youth Career Fair or Career Readiness Workshop, please contact Edwin Salazar at [email protected].

Let’s help our youth step confidently into their futures! 💼🚀

🤝 On Mondays from 12-2pm, SAL Community Services will have drop-in hours at the East Moline Public Library. This is a free service and does not require health insurance.

SAL can assist with:

- Accessing childcare for children 6 weeks-12 years old
- Accessing childcare for non-traditional hours of care, nights and weekends
- Information about how to become a licensed childcare provider
- Information and support with applying for and eligibility for the Illinois Child Care - Assistance Program (Illinois CCAP)
- Enrollment in our Prevention Initiative program (for children 0-3 years old in Rock Island County)
- Enrollment in our Early Head Start program (for pregnant moms and children birth-age 3 in Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer counties)
- Enrollment in our IDHS home-visiting program (for children 0-5 years old in Rock Island County. IDHS is ideal for parents that may not be working or going to school and don’t necessarily need childcare for their children)
- and More!

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📣Calling All Employers!

Help shape the future workforce by participating in our upcoming Youth Career Fair.

We are seeking employers and organizations to:
-Share information about your industry and career pathways
-Connect with motivated young people exploring career options
-Inspire the next generation of workers and leaders

Join us in making a lasting impact on our community’s youth! If you’re interested in participating, please fill out this form - https://bit.ly/4asFKR1

📢 Open Public Hours – Community Resource Closet

QC Forward will be open to the community for WALK IN’S -

🗓 Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 1401 16th St, Moline, IL

This is an open community resource closet available to all local organizations and community members.

There are no requirements, restrictions, or qualifications to receive services.

🍎 Food & clothing available — no questions asked.
🙏 PRAYER services will be available upstairs during these hours for anyone needing additional assistance or support.

Important notes:
• No holds
• No delivery
• First come, first served

• Please do not arrive early — doors will not open until 5:00 PM

We look forward to serving our community 💙

📣 QC Forward Open Hours Announcement 📣

🗓 Wednesday 1/28
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

QC Forward is a local nonprofit offering an open resource community closet for food and clothing support.

📍 Location:
1401 16th St.
Moline, IL

➡️ First come, first served
➡️ No holds
➡️ No deliveries for food or clothes

🙏 PRAYER services will be available upstairs during these hours for anyone needing additional assistance or support.

We look forward to serving our community 💙

Community in Action – January Impact Update

So far this January, 144 community members, including several local organizations, have utilized the QC Forward Nonprofit Open Community Resource Closet.

From accessing essential items to supporting individuals and families in need, this space continues to be a place where our community comes together to lift one another up. Every visit represents connection, care, and forward movement for the Quad Cities.

Thank you to everyone who has donated, volunteered, shared our mission, or partnered with us — your support makes this impact possible.

✨ Together, we are moving QC Forward.