YWCA HOLDING GIVING TUESDAY COLLECTION DRIVE NOV 28

The YWCA of the Quad Cities is gearing up for “Giving Tuesday” and are giving a SNEAK PEEK at the new YWCA Iowa Empowerment Center, 1115 Mississippi Avenue, Davenport, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

For Giving Tuesday, the YWCA is asking the community to help to “Stock the Shelves” of the new facility. Essentials that are needed include: non-perishable food of any kind, cleaning supplies (all-purpose cleaner, liquid dishwashing detergent), laundry supplies (detergent, dryer sheets, spot remover), hygiene items (body wash, shampoo/conditioner, soap, toothbrush/toothpaste) and toilet paper.  

Since its opening on River Drive in Davenport in 2019, the YWCA Empowerment Center has experienced extraordinary growth. It soon became clear that a larger facility was needed. In September of 2022, the YWCA was awarded a Nonprofit Innovation Assistance Fund grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority, which allowed them to purchase the former Temple Emanuel building on Mississippi Avenue. The move will expand the space from current 2,300 square feet to over 13,000 square feet. 

“The Empowerment Center will not only expand current programs and services like our immediate needs pantry, clothing closet, and continuing education opportunities… but now we can introduce new programs and services that include more educational and career-building opportunities, shower and laundry facilities,” said Deanna Woodall, YWCA Vice President of Development, Growth and Empowerment Services. “We will also continue to identify additional services and resources that will best serve the Quad Cities community.”

WHAT: YWCA Iowa Empowerment Center Giving Tuesday Collection Drive

WHEN: Tuesday, November 28, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

WHERE: 1115 Mississippi Avenue, Davenport (former Temple Emanuel)