DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 17, 2019) — United Way of the Quad Cities is hosting its fall Day of Caring on September 19. The special event engages Quad Citizens in meaningful volunteer projects across the region to better our community. Projects include reading with students at elementary schools, restoration of public spaces, food preparation, beautification projects and much more.
To assist with media coverage, several opportunities are listed below for media to visit on Thursday, September 19. Volunteers and organization team members will be available for interviews at each location.
Visuals: Media will have the opportunity to capture photos and b-roll of the volunteers at work.
Media RSVP: Please contact Blake Friis at bfriis@unitedwayqc.org or (214) 601-5568, to note which opportunities will be attended and when. More details will be available upon RSVP.
Organization Time Volunteer Activity Location
Bettendorf Parks and Recreation 9AM-12PM Painting Life Fitness Center Life Fitness Center
2222 Middle Rd
Bettendorf, IA
Big Brother Big Sisters Call for details Big for a Day! Denkmann Elementary
of The Mississippi Valley 4101 22nd Ave
Rock Island, IL
Cafe on Vine 10:30AM-2PM Food Preparation 932 West 6th Street
and Serving Lunch Davenport, IA
City of Davenport 9AM-3PM Credit Island Flood 800 Credit Island Lane
Parks and Recreation Clean Up Davenport, IA
Family Resources Inc 9AM-2PM Yard work, flower planting Family Resources Inc
to increase curb appeal 1521 47th Ave
Moline, IL
Fillmore Elementary 9AM-2PM STEM room set up 7307 Pacific Street
School Davenport, IA
Moline Community 8AM-12PM Esperanza Center 335 5 Avenue
Development Corporation playground spruce up Moline, IL
Friends of Hauberg 8AM-3PM Restoring the Hauberg Hauberg Estate Park
Civic Center Terraced Gardens 1300 24th St
Rock Island, IL
For more information about United Way of the Quad Cities, visit www.unitedwayqc.org.
