Rock Island, IL - First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ has awarded a grant to
lend financial support for technology upgrades at Christian Care's rescue mission and domestic
violence shelter. "We are thankful that First Congregational Church in Moline has made it
possible for Christian Care to upgrade its software," said Dr. Elaine Winter, the organization's
executive director. "Men and women who come to Christian Care need our help. One way we
do this is by providing a computer for job searches, and software for these men and women to
complete their GED or college coursework. First Congregational Church's financial support will
enable us to upgrade our software needs for both clients and staff."
Christian Care is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization operating two facilities?a domestic violence
shelter for women and children and a rescue mission for homeless men. It serves homeless
individuals, victims of domestic violence, veterans, men and women coming out of prison, and
those with mental illnesses.
For all those who need a meal, Christian Care's Community Meal Site is located at its Rescue
Mission, 2209 3rd Avenue, Rock Island. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekdays
Monday through Friday, and for breakfast and dinner on Saturday and Sunday. Breakfast is
served at 6:30 a.m., lunch at 12:15 p.m., and dinner at 6:30 p.m. If you know of someone in
need, call the Christian Care Crisis Hotline any hour of the day at (309) 788-2273 or visit online
at christiancareqc.org.
lend financial support for technology upgrades at Christian Care's rescue mission and domestic
violence shelter. "We are thankful that First Congregational Church in Moline has made it
possible for Christian Care to upgrade its software," said Dr. Elaine Winter, the organization's
executive director. "Men and women who come to Christian Care need our help. One way we
do this is by providing a computer for job searches, and software for these men and women to
complete their GED or college coursework. First Congregational Church's financial support will
enable us to upgrade our software needs for both clients and staff."
Christian Care is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization operating two facilities?a domestic violence
shelter for women and children and a rescue mission for homeless men. It serves homeless
individuals, victims of domestic violence, veterans, men and women coming out of prison, and
those with mental illnesses.
For all those who need a meal, Christian Care's Community Meal Site is located at its Rescue
Mission, 2209 3rd Avenue, Rock Island. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekdays
Monday through Friday, and for breakfast and dinner on Saturday and Sunday. Breakfast is
served at 6:30 a.m., lunch at 12:15 p.m., and dinner at 6:30 p.m. If you know of someone in
need, call the Christian Care Crisis Hotline any hour of the day at (309) 788-2273 or visit online
at christiancareqc.org.
