Community Caring Conference

08/31/2026

🚨Nominations Are Open🚨

The Community Caring Conference is accepting Nominations for one of our 50th Anniversary Events, the 2026 Heroes Banquet that is taking place on Thursday, October 22nd!

Do you Know a business, church, non-profit organization, or individual that is making our Community a Better and safer place to be? Nominate them today!

Heroes Categories are as follows:

🏅Individual of the Year
🏅Business of the Year
🏅Non-Profit of the Year
🏅Youth Advocate/Org. of the Year
🏅 Rev. Ken Kuenning Church of the Year
🏅Educator of the Year
🏅People’s Choice RIPD
🏅Lifetime Achievement

Nominations are Open until Friday, September 11th.

For nomination form, please text or email
📧 [email protected]
☎️ 309.558.5629
Link to come.

08/26/2026

So deserving!

Rock Island named its 2026 Citizen of the Year award winners.

08/25/2026

Congratulations to this year’s Citizen of the year Award!!

08/25/2026

Come and Join us at Soul of the City!

Soul of the City 2026 is just around the corner! 🎉 Join us on Saturday, September 5 at Franklin Field for one of Rock Island's biggest community celebrations.

Enjoy a full day of live entertainment, delicious food, local vendors, community resources, family activities, and much more. Best of all, admission is FREE!

Visit www.mlkcenter.org/events/soul-of-the-city to learn more.

We can't wait to celebrate with you! 💙💚🧡

08/25/2026

🪩✨ GET READY TO BOOGIE! ✨🪩

Dust off those platform shoes, break out the bell bottoms, and get ready for a night of Bright Lights & Boogie Nights! 🕺💃

Join us Saturday, September 19, at Bally’s Quad Cities for a retro disco fundraiser benefiting YWCA Quad Cities! Presented by Modern Woodmen of America, this unforgettable evening will feature a cocktail hour, dinner, impactful stories, exciting fundraising opportunities, and plenty of chances to hit the dance floor. 🪩

🎟️ Tickets start at $65/person through September 1
👯‍♀️ Gather your crew with a table of 8 for $500 through September 1

Tickets - https://givebutter.com/bright-lights-boogie-nights-8vqhcl

So grab your friends, throw on your best disco glam, and let’s boogie for a cause!

08/25/2026

🚨Are you interested in a career in law enforcement? Do you have questions? We are hosting a Career Day at the Rock Island Police Department for anyone high school age and up who is considering being a police officer. 🚔

⭐Come meet our officers
⭐Take a tour of our station
⭐Watch demonstrations for K-9, drone operator, SWAT, and more
⭐Get all your questions answered on the hiring process, the academy, field training, and our many specialty positions.

When: Saturday, Sept. 12th, 2026 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Where: Rock Island Police Department - 1212 5th Avenue, Rock Island.

Who: Anyone age high school to adult that is considering a career in law enforcement.

See you there!

08/25/2026

Explore the heart of Rock Island Arsenal with a guided van tour on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 10:00 a.m.! Visit the Rock Island National Cemetery, Memorial Field, Quarters One and the RIA Museum, all for just $25. Call 309-782-8630 to reserve your spot!

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Community Resource Fair: Free & Open to the Public

Join us at the Islamic Center of the Quad Cities on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 10 AM – 2 PM for a day of connection and support for individuals impacted by the Tyson plant closing.

Location: 6005 34th Ave, Moline, IL 61265
For more info: 563‑594‑0854
Register for a table: form.jotform.com/262295999291072

Let’s come together to support our neighbors and strengthen our community!

08/25/2026