The Child ID program was a hit at the recent Bald Eagle Days held at the QCCA Expo Center. 309 children were fingerprinted! Thanks to the 27 volunteers along with the Explorers Program from the Rock Island Police Department. If you are interested in Child ID, call Michelle at 786-0345.
CCC is soon kicking off its 2010 membership drive. Your help gives us the resources to educate neighbors about both their rights...and responsibilities. We help keep neighborhoods safe, clean, and quiet through staff calls, emails, printing fliers, research, organizing meetings & forums plus networking. Times are tough so each of your dollars count. It takes only a $15 (minimum) check to become a member...and part of the solution. Please & thank you. For more info, call us at 786-0345.
A presentation will be made to renters at Century Woods on Wednesday, January 27th beginning at 3:00 pm. After the presentation, referrals will be written for anyone wanting to visit Community Healthcare for a free mammogram and/or pap smear. For more information, contact Nora at 786-0345!
CCC and the Rock Island Township sponsored a Primary Election Candidates Forum January 14. Almost 60 people turned out at Rock Island High School's Little Theater to hear ten candidates talk about their public office desire and qualifications. There were enough questions to extend the Forum to almost two hours. We received coverage on channels 4 & 8 and the Argus-Dispatch.
Rock Island County Candidates look to the audience for their questions:
CCC Executive Director Connie Hayes and the audience listen to a panelist's response:
Because of state-wide budget cuts to social service and not-for-profit agencies, some 20 reps from 13 such agencies met at CCC last November. They had a brain-storming session on how to deal with the cuts, and shared information about personnel and program changes. CCC and Family Resources partnered on hosting the event. In November, Friends For Victims contacted 153 crime victims, and made 59 phone contacts. In December: 162 crime victims, 109 phone contacts.
After receiving word that this grant was renewed, Advocate Nora Steele has made presentations to the ESL Class at Church of Peace and to a group at Century Woods. Referrals have been written, and a meeting has been scheduled with the director of Community Healthcare to obtain goals for this year’s program. Nora also works with Kelli Evans of the American Cancer Society. In November, Nora reached out to 519 clients, and in December 432 people were reached. An article was presented in the Rock Island Argus on January 9th highlighting this grant and what it brings to the community.
* On December 12th, 20 neighbors from the 24th/25th Street and 15th Avenue Block Club met at Reid and Kathy Odean’s house for the annual Christmas Potluck. They enjoyed great food, great conversation with one another, a crazy gift exchange, and games. They all pitched in and were able to collect $90 to help a needy family this Christmas. They say they are blessed to live in a friendly neighborhood.
Community Caring Conference announces their online Community Event Calendar submission request form. The Community Events Calendar accepts submissions for events of interest to Rock Island and Quad City residents. Do you have an event you would like to request be added to our community calendar? Click here to submit your event. Of course the Community Event Calendar is subject to our terms of service. Let us know of your local group's events!
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