10 Nov 2026

"Life Is Beautiful" Concert November 21 to Benefit NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Greater Mississippi Valley

By Brooke Hendrickx

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 10, 2026) — An upcoming afternoon of music, poetry, and comedy will raise funds and awareness for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Greater Mississippi Valley, a local nonprofit providing free mental-health education, support, and advocacy programs throughout the Quad Cities region.

The latest Life Is Beautiful concert will take place Saturday, November 21, at the Raccoon Motel, 315 E 2nd St, Davenport. Doors open at Noon.

01 Oct 2026

Together We Are NAMIWalks: Community Unites for Mental Health for All

By Brooke Hendrickx

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 1, 2026) — Hope is on the move. Residents across the Quad Cities are coming together Saturday, October 10, for NAMIWalks Greater Mississippi Valley, Veterans Memorial Park, 1645 23rd Street, Bettendorf, part of the nation’s largest and most vibrant mental-health awareness event series.

Check-in and program begin at 8:30AM. Walk begins at 10AM.

09 Aug 2023

Nicole Mann Appointed Executive Director of EveryChild

By Brooke Hendrickx

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 9, 2023) — Human-services leader Nicole Mann has been named Executive Director of EveryChild, an agency that provides child-abuse prevention, education, and treatment programs for children and families. Throughout her career, Mann’s work has been focused on providing services that address the needs of vulnerable children and families in the Quad Cities region.

12 Apr 2023

EveryChild Selects Champions for Every Child Award Recipients

By Brooke Hendrickx

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 12, 2023) — EveryChild, the nonprofit formerly known as the Child Abuse Council, is proud to announce this year’s recipients of the Champions for Every Child Award. This year, two awards will be given — one to an individual and one to organization to celebrate the community leaders who dedicate their time and talents to ensuring a safe, healthy childhood for all.

17 Feb 2022

EveryChild to Expand Mental Health Training for Early Childhood Teachers

By Brooke Hendrickx

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 17, 2022) — EveryChild, the non-profit formerly known as the Child Abuse Council, is expanding its mental-health training for teachers this year, part of its proactive efforts to reach more children, families, and early-childhood educators.

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