08 Dec 2022

Ducky’s Lagoon to Host Red Solo Cup Party for Habitat

By Rebecca Ludin

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 8, 2022) — Ducky’s Lagoon located on Highway 92 in Andalusia, IL will be hosting a Red Solo Cup Party, Friday December 9, 2022. All are welcome to attend. Proceeds from this event will support Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities. The cost for a red solo cup is $5.00, which buys drink specials and the opportunity to win door prizes. Specials will be going on all day; door-prize drawings will start at 6PM.

10 Nov 2022

How and When to Apply for a Habitat Home

By Rebecca Ludin

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 10, 2022) — Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities will hold information meetings next week for anyone interested in applying for their home-ownership program. These meetings will be held virtually via Zoom as well as in-person on Thursday, November 17, 6PM, and Saturday, November 19, 10AM.

18 Oct 2022

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities to Host Annual Fundraiser

By Rebecca Ludin

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 18, 2022) — Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities will hold its seventeenth annual “Mr and Ms Habitat” fundraiser Saturday, October 22, at The Isle Casino and Hotel in Bettendorf. The event is an important source of funding for local home-building and home-repair efforts. This tongue-in-cheek fundraiser begins at 5:30PM and features a silent auction, heavy appetizers, drinks, and games.

28 Jul 2022

Habitat Executive Director Kristi Crafton Announces January Retirement, Tom Fisher-King Has Been Selected as Next Executive Director After a Successful Banking Career

By Rebecca Ludin

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 28, 2022) — Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities’ Executive Director Kristi Crafton announces she will retire in January 2023 after eighteen years with the organization. Thomas Fisher-King, Quad City Bank and Trust, First Vice President of Real Estate Operations and Facilities Management will be Habitat’s next Executive Director. Tom will begin his new role on September 17, allowing for a three-month transition.

28 Jul 2022

Triple Groundbreaking Ceremony for Home Builds in Davenport, Saturday, July 30

By Rebecca Ludin

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 28, 2022) — The public is invited to celebrate the Groundbreaking of Habitat Homes N° 128, N° 129, and N° 130 this Saturday, July 30, 10AM. The event will be located at 651 East 6th Street, Davenport. Habitat Homes N° 128, N° 129, and N° 130 will be the future homes of Sarah Ross, Balkiss Fousseni and Abdounazirou Adamou, Ayi Amavi and Vidjinnagni Tossou, and their families.

20 Jul 2022

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities Receives $15,000 Grant from Wells Fargo to Build a Home in Davenport

By Rebecca Ludin

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 20, 2022) — Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities is one of more than 230 Habitat for Humanity affiliates awarded a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation as part of its nationwide initiative to help low to moderate income families build and improve their homes across the US.

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities received a $15,000 grant to help build a home in Davenport.

14 Jul 2022

Habitat Breaking Ground on New Home in Rock Island on Saturday, July 16, 10AM

By Rebecca Ludin

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 14, 2022) — The public is invited to celebrate the Groundbreaking of Habitat Home #127 this Saturday July 16, 10AM. The event will be located at 1920 9th Avenue, Rock Island. Habitat Home #127 will be the future home of life-long Rock Island resident Nancy Trice.

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