01 Dec 2015

World AIDS Day Service Dec 2nd at MCCQC

By Brenda Schwarz

Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities (MCC QC) in collaboration with The Project of the Quad Cities plans a special World Aids Day Service to be held on
Wednesday, December 2nd at 7:00pm

DAVENPORT, Iowa, November 23, 2015 - The public is invited to a World Aids Day Service at Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities, located at 2930 W. Locust Street. Since 1988, December 1st has been designated as World Aids Day with the goal of bringing together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and to demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic. MCC QC will honor the theme of World AIDS Day, Getting to Zero: Zero new HIV infections. Zero discrimination. Zero AIDS related deaths during the gathering on December 2nd by requesting a love offering for The Project of the Quad Cities. One hundred percent of the offering will be donated to support the programs and services offered at The Project.

The Project of the Quad Cities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community based organization that was established in 1986 to provide services to those at risk of contracting, affected by, or living with HIV/STI/AIDS. TPQC is the only HIV/STI/AIDS service organization within a 60 mile radius of the Quad Cities. There are two offices, one in Moline, IL and one in Davenport, IA that serve approximately 300 clients, many of which live 200% below the poverty line. Thea Hansen, the Director of Grants and Services, can be reached at 309-762-5433.

Prior to the service, guests are encouraged to visit the social hall for coffee and fellowship. The doors to the church will be open by 5:30pm. For additional information, please contact Rev. Rich Hendricks at 563-324-8281 or by email at richdhendricks@msn.com.


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24 Nov 2015

World AIDS Day December 1.

By Brenda Schwarz
The Project of the Quad Cities is dedicated to raising awareness of HIV/AIDS year round and with World AIDS Day quickly approaching on December 1st, TPQC has planned several community events to commemorate the day.
The Project of the Quad Cities has been working diligently for nearly 30 years to provide services to those at risk of contracting, affected by or living with HIV/STI/AIDS. To kick off the 30th anniversary, TPQC will be hosting Project Chocolate, a fundraising event, at Jumers Hotel and Casino from 6:00PM to 9:00PM on December 1st. Project Chocolate is a chocolate lover's dream that gives attendees the chance to taste a variety of sweet and savory chocolate creations made by local Quad Cities Vendors. Tickets are $10 (children 6 and under are free) and can be purchased at the door or in advance.
Because one in eight Americans do not know they have HIV, to encourage HIV testing, TPQC, the Moline-Davenport Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (MDAC) and Community Health Care in Rock Island are hosting In You Backyard: Knowledge is Power, a free testing event. The event will be held at the Community Health Care in Rock Island, located at 2750 11th Street, Rock Island, IL from 8:30AM to 12:00PM on World AIDS Day. MDAC will be providing food and giveaways.
Lastly, on Wednesday, December 2nd at 7:00PM, Metropolitan Church of the Quad Cities will be holding an HIV/AIDS service in their Sanctuary located at 2930 West Locust in Davenport. The service is dedicated to raising HIV/AIDS awareness and remembering those who have died of the disease. The proceeds from this event benefit The Project of the Quad Cities.
We hope you will join us to raise HIV/AIDS awareness in the community and create a future where HIV/STIS/AIDS is no longer stigmatized and everyone living with, affected by, or at risk of contracting HIV/STI/AIDS has the support they need to succeed. For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/TheProjectOf TheQuadCities or call (309)762-5433.
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19 Nov 2015

The Project of the Quad Cities is kicking off its 30th Anniversary on World AIDS Day, December 1st, with Project Chocolate.

By Brenda Schwarz
Project Chocolate is a chocolate lover's dream that gives attendees the chance to taste a variety of sweet and savory chocolate creations made by local Quad Cities Vendors including Chocolate Manor, Scott Community College Culinary Arts Department, Eastern Iowa Baking Company, Jumers Hotel and Casino, El Rio Spa's Hummingbird Café, River Lush Bakery, Eising on The Cake, Cake Street Bakery and Velata. Non-food vendors include face painting by BearPaw Creations SFX, and Origami Owl by Erin Menting.

Project Chocolate will be held at Jumers Hotel and Casino in Rock Island on Tuesday, December 1st from 6:00PM to 9:00PM. Tickets are $10 (children 6 and under are free) and can be purchased at the door or in advance.

The Project of the Quad Cities is a nonprofit community based organization that was established in 1986 to provide services to those at risk of contracting, affected by, or living with STI/HIV/AIDS. The funds raised from Project Chocolate will provide holiday presents for children who are affected by or living with HIV/AIDS. Because many of our clients live in poverty, the holidays can be both mentally and financially difficult and the goal of Project Chocolate is to ensure the children living with or affected by HIV/AIDS have a memorable and enjoyable holiday.

For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/ProjectChocolate or call (309)762-5433.

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25 Nov 2014

World AIDS Day

By Brenda Schwarz
World AIDS Day is held on December 1 each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died of AIDS. World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day. The first one was held in 1988.
Today, many scientific advances have been made in HIV treatment and laws have been passed that protect people living with HIV from discrimination and criminalization. However, HIV is one of the most destructive pandemics in history.
On World AIDS Day, Scott County Health Department encourages everyone to:
• Learn the facts about HIV.
• Use your knowledge about HIV and AIDS in order take care of your own health and the health of others.
• Know your HIV status; it is an important first step in the battle against HIV.
In recognition of Worlds AIDS Day, Scott County Health Department will be providing expanded clinic hours for HIV testing on December 1, from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Testing will be provided on a walk in basis. Please visit our web site for additional information and testing criteria. www.scottcountyiowa.com/health.

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