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Haydon, Woodall celebrated for empowering women

Published on January 20, 2022
LuAnn Haydon and Rob Woodall were celebrated Thursday for championing change and empowering women by the YWCA Quad Cities and its YES SHE CAN program. The two were announced as the winners of the first Quad Cities Champions of Change at a luncheon...
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Quad Cities YWCA hosts first-ever ‘Champions of Change’ awards ceremony

Published on January 20, 2022
The awards were part of the YWCA's "Yes She Can Series" which highlights leaders and mentors who empower women throughout the Quad Cities. BETTENDORF, Iowa — Community leaders and mentors known for empowering women were recognized for their efforts...
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YWCA announces Champions of Change finalists

Published on January 7, 2022
The YWCA Quad Cities and the YES SHE CAN Series have announced the finalists for their inaugural Champions of Change Awards ceremony later this month. The awards were created to celebrate extraordinary leaders and mentors in the Quad Cities who are...
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YWCA Quad-Cities to receive $175,000 from federal grant

Published on October 21, 2021
The YWCA Quad Cities will receive a $175,000 federal grant through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Basic Center Program. The YWCA, 229 16th St., Rock Island, is a nonprofit that serves women, children and families in the Quad-Cities...
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YWCA breaks ground on new downtown Rock Island center

Published on October 6, 2021
After about 100 years of serving Rock Island, the YWCA decided it was time for a new facility. “The need for expanded child care and the needs of the people that we are serving in the community has grown substantially as a direct result of the...
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Biz Bytes: Mid-American grant helps YWCA of Quad Cities

Published on August 15, 2021
The MidAmerican Energy Foundation released its second-quarter grants on Tuesday, awarding 23 organizations a total of $569,720. The recipients will work to address critical needs like food insecurity, provide education and workforce support, or are...
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YWCA Empowerment Center expands Iowa facility

Published on August 3, 2021
The YWCA Quad Cities Iowa Empowerment Center has expanded to a larger facility at One River Place, Davenport, to further support Iowans in the Quad-Cities. The Empowerment Center provides access to a clothing closet, food pantry, baby supplies, work...
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New Reading Program Uses Books to Promote Diversity and Inclusion

Published on May 20, 2021
RIMSD has partnered with YWCA to provide a new reading program! A new partnership between the YWCA Quad Cities and the Rock Island-Milan School District's Cultural Quotient (CQ) Team is providing students a new reading program called Revolutionary...
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20 YWCAs country-wide chosen for new entrepreneurship program including the Quad Cities location

Published on March 16, 2021
The Quad Cities YWCA is partnering with Ureeka, an online community dedicated to helping women and entrepreneurs of color launch and build their business. The program is free for participants as they will interact with mentors, coaches, and...
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YWCA Quad Cities gets grant to help with new Rock Island location

Published on March 1, 2021
The YWCA is getting almost $600,000 to go toward the organization's demolition and site preparation. ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — The YWCA is getting almost $600,000 to go toward the organization's demolition and site preparation. It's part of an $11 million...
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