10 Feb 2026

Registration Open for the Project NOW Conference

By Mary McNeil

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 10, 2026) — We are excited to present our 4th Annual Rooting Out Poverty Conference being held April 9 — please join us at the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center.

It’s a day of exploring affordable housing, justice issues, education, health-care, and economics that impact all of us but, particularly low wage earners.

The day-long event features state and regional leaders doing the work to promote human dignity for all.

A $60 ticket includes breakfast and lunch.

Sign up here:

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