ELDRIDGE, IOWA (October 16, 2024) — The North Scott Community School District is honored to announce that we will be receiving the Mental Health Matters Award at the annual Bethany for Children and Families Community Celebration 2024, taking place on November 1, at The Stern Center in Rock Island, Illinois. This recognition comes as a result of our ongoing efforts to advocate for mental-health services for our students.
We are grateful to Jennifer Guiduci from Bethany for nominating our district for this prestigious award. This acknowledgment highlights our commitment to prioritizing mental well-being within our schools and ensuring that every student has access to the support they need to thrive.
We would also like to express our appreciation to Modern Woodmen of America, the presenting sponsor, along with the other valued sponsors: Kale Heating and Air, RSM, American Bank and Trust, Continental Cement Company, Eye Surgeons Associates, and Quad City Bank and Trust. Their generous support makes this event possible.
The Bethany for Children and Families Community Celebration serves as a vital platform to recognize the individuals and organizations that contribute to the vibrancy of our community. We invite everyone to join us for an evening of inspiration, connection, and appreciation as we celebrate the extraordinary contributions that enhance the quality of life in Rock Island.
Event Details:
Date: November 1, 2024Cocktails and Dinner: 6PM
Presentation: 7PMLocation: The Stern Center, Rock Island, Illinois
We look forward to celebrating the collective efforts of all who work tirelessly to uplift our community and create a safe space for youth. Together, we can continue to make a meaningful impact.
For more information about the event, please visit bethany-qc.org/community-celebration.
About North Scott Community School District
The mission of the North Scott Community School District, a unique blend of rural and metropolitan opportunities, is to produce graduates with the capacity to be successful in a changing world, by incorporating abundant resources and offering a broad-based curriculum in a respectful, safe environment.
North Scott Community School District
https://www.north-scott.k12.ia.us/
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About Bethany for Children and Families
Bethany for Children and Families is a child-welfare, mental-health, community-education, and social-services provider which has offered aid and support to children and families in western Illinois and eastern Iowa. The organization staffs a professional team of nearly 140 social workers, licensed counselors, case managers, and educators, directed by a Board of volunteer community leaders. Offering forty programs and services, Bethany serves over 15,000 children and families annually. Bethany's programs and services are accredited by the Council on Accreditation, a nonprofit accreditor of human services.
Founded and incorporated in 1899, Bethany was predominantly a custodial facility that concentrated on the needs of children who were homeless or whose parents could not or would not raise them. Since 1938, Bethany has also offered foster-care and child-welfare services. The agency has established strong relationships with the various neighborhoods, towns, cities, and rural areas that comprise the Illinois and Iowa portions of the greater Quad Cities region. The agency is known as a community asset that families can turn to in time of need.
