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Applications are still open for LIDERAMOS Quad Cities Cohort 4! 🌟

LIDERAMOS is a six-month leadership development program designed to cultivate culturally aware, civically engaged, and community-serving Latino leaders right here in the Quad Cities. Running September 2026 through February 2027, the program covers everything from public policy and civic engagement to Latino history, culture, and skill building — all in a highly interactive, supportive environment.

If you're 24 or older, identify as Hispanic, Latino/a, Latine, or Latinx, and live in the Greater Quad Cities region, we want to hear from you. Only 25 spots are available, and the deadline is June 30 — or when the cohort fills up, whichever comes first.

Scholarships are available. No one will be turned away for financial reasons.

Apply today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YWGSTTV
Questions? Contact Jennifer Mayares or Alfred Ramirez at [email protected]

Tag a future leader in the comments! 👇

POSTPONED TO JUNE 24
🌅 Reclaiming the I-74 Bridge Walk 🌅

When people associate one of the many bridges in the Quad Cities with mental health, it is rarely a positive association.

We're working to change that.

The truth is that the river, nature, movement, and meaningful connection can be powerful tools for supporting our mental health. They give us space to breathe, reflect, reconnect with ourselves, and engage with the world around us in healthy ways.

We saw that firsthand last summer during our weekly hikes through local parks. This summer, we're taking that idea in a new direction.

We're reclaiming the I-74 Bridge.

Young adults ages 17-29, join us on Wednesday, June 17 at 7:00 PM as we walk together across the bridge, take in the beauty of the Mississippi River, and experience the sunset from a new perspective. Together, we can create new stories and new associations for spaces in our community.

Let's be the agents of change we want to see.

And because every good adventure deserves a sweet ending, we'll celebrate afterward with dessert together.

📍 Meet at the bottom of the I-74 Bridge on the Moline side
📅 Wednesday, June 17
🕖 7:00 PM
💲 Free for young adults ages 17-29

For event details, visit:
https://www.narrativesqc.org/events

His Journey: Edwin’s Story of Purpose, Community, and Legacy - Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber For Edwin, purpose was never something that simply appeared one day. It was built through struggle, sacrifice, community, and the people who believed in him long before he fully believed in himself.

💜 Wear Your Support. Share the Mission.

Our Argrow’s Café tie-dye shirts are more than just apparel—they’re a reminder that hope, healing, and empowerment are possible.

Every purchase helps support the life-changing work of Argrow’s House and the women we serve.

🌷 Get yours today and help spread a message of hope, healing, and empowerment.

🛍️ Order yours here:
https://argrowshouse.org/products/argrows-t-dye-shirt

Tag a friend who would love to wear their support and help us spread the mission even further. 💜

Interested in a career that makes a real impact? The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (Illinois DCFS) is hosting a virtual recruitment webinar on June 24 from 11 a.m. –1 p.m. Meet recruiters, explore job opportunities, and learn how you can support children and families across Illinois. View open positions at DCFSjobs.illinois.gov.

Register for the webinar here: https://bit.ly/4pewyWb

Our very own pRIde of Rock Island High School Marching Band will be celebrating 100 years of marching excellence this coming school year.

The Rock Island-Milan Band Program's largest fundraiser is just two weeks away, and volunteers are needed to help staff the Oasis Tent at the John Deere Classic from June 29–July 5.

Click on the link for more information and to sign up to help out the band students in our school district: https://tinyurl.com/RIBandsJDC26