United Way Quad Cities

United Way Quad Cities

Non-profit Organizations

Bettendorf, IA 2,171 followers

We help put opportunity in the hands of Quad Citizens so they can live their best lives.

About us

United Way is a community-based social change organization that puts opportunity in the hands of all Quad Citizens. Working with our determined partners, volunteers, advocates and donors, we lead the charge to improve education, income and health — the building blocks of opportunity. The result is a mobilized community where every Quad Citizen is living their best possible life.

Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Bettendorf, IA
Type
Nonprofit

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  • There’s still time to join #UnitedWayQC’s Read United program as a reading buddy! By volunteering now, you’ll help young readers build their confidence and strengthen their literacy skills before the year ends — and you’ll kick off 2025 with an impact already in the books! Volunteering as a reading buddy means spending just 30 minutes a week reading one-on-one with a student. Sign up today for a time and location that works with your schedule: https://bityl.co/O8rW

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  • Do you know a Gabby Giggly in your life? Someone who spreads joy and makes everything a little brighter? 🌟 Let’s inspire the next generation of leaders, dreamers, and gigglers together through the power of literacy. See how you can support this mission to provide books to 3,000 Quad Cities second graders ⬇

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    Wealth Management Banker @ U.S. Bank | QCBJ Forty Under 40 Award Honoree | Keynote Speaker at Shades of Beauty Summit | 2024 Mentee of the Year - Lead(h)er QC | Latina in finance | Passionate about community empowerment

    Meet Gabby Giggly! She loves spreading joy and adding her special touch to everything she does. She’s just one of the characters in the new book The Adventures of Kids United: The Glass Bridge, written by the CEO of United Way Quad Cities to inspire and empower kids to make the world a better place. All proceeds from the book support literacy for kids in the Quad Cities. I’m thrilled to join Jordon Williams, Joanna Drake, and the rest of Team Gabby Giggly in our mission to provide books to 3,000 Quad Cities second graders. Help us meet our goal by the end of the year: 📚 Buy a book: https://lnkd.in/g35D63wn 🤝 Give to support literacy: https://lnkd.in/g6AcMd2J #KidsUnited #UnitedWayQC

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  • This Giving Tuesday, you have the chance to create real change on a local level by helping young readers unlock their potential. Through our Kids United campaign, we’re distributing 3,000 books to second graders and raising $200,000 for literacy programs that give kids the tools to thrive. Support our mission and help us shape the next generation of leaders. Donate today: https://lnkd.in/gAdUsNBs  #KidsUnited #BeAHero #GivingTuesday

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  • We see Grace the Grateful in so many kids across our community—spreading kindness and bringing people together. We hope the 3,000 Quad Cities second graders receiving this book see themselves in her too! See how you can support our mission. 👇

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    Account Coordinator & Brand Researcher at MindFire Communications | Adjunct Professor at St. Ambrose University

    Meet Grace the Grateful! She sees the good in others and loves bringing people together to make a difference. She’s just one of the characters in the new book, “The Adventures of Kids United: The Glass Bridge.” It’s a book written by United Way Quad Cities CEO to inspire and empower kids to make the world a better place. All proceeds from the book support literacy for kids in the Quad Cities. United Way Emerging Leaders is stepping up to shine a light on the importance of literacy and that's why I’m thrilled to join Heather Waffle-Terrance, CCUFC in leading Team Grace the Grateful in our mission to provide books to 3,000 Quad Cities second graders. Help us meet our goal by the end of the year: 📚 Buy a book: https://lnkd.in/g84Vx7Hj 🤝 Give to support literacy: https://lnkd.in/gu6a4KXy #KidsUnited #UnitedWayQC

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  • Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at United Way Quad Cities! 🍂 Today, we're extra thankful for our incredible team and the endless dedication they show in helping our community grow stronger every day. This year, our staff has so much to be thankful for, from the inspiring partners we work with to the joy of seeing lives transformed through our programs.

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  • They talked. We listened. YOU helped. We successfully captured the voices of more than 850 middle school students across Scott and Rock Island counties as part of our Student Voices roundtables last week. These insights will play a crucial role in shaping solutions to improve attendance and boost academic performance in our community. This effort would not have been possible without our dedicated volunteers and generous Student Voices investors: IHMVCU, Empeople Credit Union, Ascentra Credit Union, and The Family Credit Union. Together, we’re paving the way for meaningful change in education and creating a brighter future for all students.

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  • Ever wondered how today’s middle schoolers feel about their education? With the help of our incredible volunteers, we were able to find out during our Student Voices event last week. “When we keep students engaged throughout their academic careers, they become stronger leaders and role models for their peers,” said Patrick Angerer, IHMVCU Business Development Officer. “That’s why IHMVCU, along with Empeople Credit Union, Ascentra Credit Union and The Family Credit Union are supporting United Way and their Student Voices initiative. We’re giving area middle schoolers ownership of their future. United is the way that we create opportunity for all youth in the Quad Cities.” Catch the full story: https://ytubl.ink/3C5J 

    United Way Quad Cities asking students to be part of solution when tackling chronic absenteeism

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  • Strong readers 🤝 Successful leaders. This #AmericanEducationWeek, we’re rallying our community to empower young readers and create future leaders through literacy. At United Way Quad Cities, we’re on a mission to distribute 3,000 copies of “The Adventures of Kids United: The Glass Bridge” to children across the Quad Cities and raise $200,000 to fund literacy programs that level the playing field for underserved kids. This initiative isn’t just about books; it’s about opening doors and giving every child the chance to dream big. Be a superhero for our community’s kids. Join us in inspiring the next generation by contributing to this mission and helping us reach more children. Whether you purchase a book for a classroom or contribute to our early childhood reading initiatives, you’re a hero for literacy: https://bityl.co/Sq5n #KidsUnited #BeAHero

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  • Reading boosts vocabulary and enhances critical thinking skills, setting the foundation for lifelong learning. 📖 The Adventures of Kids United: The Glass Bridge encourages young readers to embrace their inner superheroes as they discover their own powers and work together. ALL proceeds from book sales support youth programs that empower kids to develop these vital skills and make a difference in their communities. By sharing this story, you’re helping to inspire the next generation of changemakers. Buy a book. Support students. https://bityl.co/Slw2 

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