Rock Island, IL, October 19 -Last year, Christian Care served almost 60,000 meals to hungry residents of the Quad Cities community. This Saturday, October 19, Christian Care will host a canned food drive from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. To participate, bring canned food items to the Rescue Mission, located at 2209 3rd Avenue in Rock Island. Help make a difference by feeding the needy in the QCA. For more information, call 309-786-5734.
Christian Care's services are available in the Quad Cities to a growing number of homeless men and abused women and children 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Through their two facilities?a domestic violence shelter for abused women and children and a rescue mission for homeless men?they provide safe shelter, nutritious meals, clothing, counseling, referrals and guidance to anyone in need. They serve homeless individuals, victims of domestic violence, veterans, men and women coming out of prison, and the mentally ill. Their vision is to transform the lives of those they serve by providing their residents with an opportunity to start a new, more productive life.
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