Community Caring Conference

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CCC Heroes Banquet 2026 Join the CCC and get ready to celebrate our real-life heroes at the Heroes Banquet as we honor those who make a difference in our community!

Help us say CONGRATULATIONS to this years’ Heroes!

The following Awardees below were Nominated and Selected for this year's Heroes at our CCC 5️⃣0️⃣th Anniversary Heroes Banquet.

🏆CCC 2026 HEROES AWARDS 🏆


🏆Sheriff’s Award:
Investigator Olivia Richey


🏆RIPD:
Law Enforcement Hero
Officer Ryan Barnett

Crime Fighter
Andrew Eagle


🏆RIFD:
Firefighter of the Year
Chaon Hanson

🏆Rev. Ken Kuenning Supporting Church:
Two Rivers United Methodist Church


🏆Youth Advocate:
Aubrey Barnes - Young Lions Roar 

🏆Individuals:
Carlos Jimenez
Lisa Lee
Monifah Ponton


🏆Education:
Reshanda Johnson, Edison Jr. Highschool

Kristen Allen, RIMSD41 Administration

🏆Non-Profit Organization:
Project Now, Inc.


🏆Business:
Hy-Vee, Rock Island 


🏆 Lifetime Achievement:
Bonnie Ballard

✨Details for this years’ 50th Anniversary CCC Heroes Banquet! ✨

Join us at the Holiday Inn Rock Island for a night of Community Celebration and Recognition!

This event is a special opportunity to honor our everyday heroes who go above and beyond to make a difference in our community. Come together with friends, family and organizations to show your support and appreciation for these remarkable individuals. Let's make this evening one to remember as we salute our heroes!

📅 CCC Heroes Banquet
Thursday, Oct 22nd | Social Hour 5 PM |Dinner 6 PM |Program 7 PM
📍 Holiday Inn, Downtown RI

🎟 Tickets – Event Brite
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Individual Ticket $50
Table of 8 - $375
Table of 10 - $475
Contact Marisa - 309.558.5629
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This will be a great community town hall discussion! Join the NAACP and the RIPD on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 6:30pm

📣📆Save the Date! The 3rd Annual City Open House is Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon on 5th Avenue between the fire and police departments.
🔹Explore police vehicles, fire engine, ambulance, the technical rescue trailer, bucket truck and a snowplow!
🔹Meet K-9 Blue and watch how he works for the police department
🔹See fire hose and drone demonstrations
🔹Explore our mobile Rock Island Public Library
🔹Meet police, fire and public works staff
🎨FREE face painting!

🎀 You're invited! Join us for a Ribbon Cutting at Playcrafters Barn Theatre! ✂️

📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 4950 35th Ave, Moline, IL 61265

Come celebrate with the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, then stay for opening night of Real Women Have Curves— a heartwarming coming-of-age story about family, self-confidence, and empowerment! 🎭✨

🎟️ The show runs September 24th–October 4th, with tickets available now at playcrafters.com

See you there! 🎉