Community Caring Conference

Victims Get Help

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.

Stand Against Cancer

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.

Community Highlights

*  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.