2011 WINTER HOLIDAY PROGRAMS Annual Children's Christmas Party Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center THE PARTY FOR 2011 WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, FROM 5 PM- 7 PM Open to children ages 3-12 who reside in the City of Rock Island, Illinois and whose families are in need during the holiday season. Program Description: ANNUAL CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY allows children and their parents to come together and enjoy the spirit of the holidays with treats and presents donated by fraternal groups, individuals, and area businesses. A parent or guardian must accompany all children. Address: Second Baptist Church, 919 6th Avenue, Rock Island, IL (across from the King Center) Phone: (309) 732-2999 Contact Person: Ida Robinson, Human Service Specialist Intake Procedure: Sign-up is weekdays at the King Center Central Office from Tuesday, November 1 through Friday, December 9 during the hours of 9am-4pm. Parents must show identification and proof of residency (i.e., phone bill, utility bill, voting card, medical card). Volunteers are needed! Please contact Ida Robinson at 309-732-2999. Be a Santa to a Senior Home Instead Senior Care NAMES TAKEN DURING OFFICE HOURS OF MONDAY-FRIDAY 8 AM-4:30 PM LAST DATE NAMES ARE TAKEN IS MONDAY, DECEMBER 2 Open to those ages 60 and older who reside in the following Quad Cities area: Bettendorf, Davenport, Eldridge, and Pleasant Valley in Iowa Coal Valley, East Moline, Milan, Moline, Rock Island, and Silvis in Illinois Program Description: BE A SANTA TO A SENIOR provides Christmas/holiday gifts to seniors who are in need or may be alone for Christmas. Address: 1977 Spruce Hills Drive, Bettendorf, IA Ending Date: Friday, December 17 Phone: (563) 359-0027 Contact Person: Debbie Elliott Intake Procedure: Please call Debbie at 563-359-0027 Volunteers are needed! Please contact Debbie at 563-359-0027.
Christmas Dinner Christian Care SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 FROM 4-6 PM Open to residents of the Quad Cities area. Address: 2209 Third Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois Phone: (309) 786-5734 Contact Person: Robert Miltenberger, Executive Director, Rescue Mission Volunteers are needed! Please call 309-786-5734 for more information. Holiday Baskets Friendly House SIGN UP FOR 2011 IS OCTOBER 31 THROUGH NOVEMBER 3 FROM 9 AM-11:30 AM AND 1:30 PM-3 PM Must be registered in a Friendly House program and/or reside in Davenport, Iowa, west of Brady, south of Central Park, and east of Lincoln. Program Description: HOLIDAY BASKETS provides Christmas baskets to residents in a targeted area of Davenport. The holiday basket includes a food basket as well as gifts for children ages 16 and under. Address: 1221 Myrtle Street, Davenport, IA Distribution Dates/Times: Baskets will be distributed at the Friendly House on Wednesday, December 16. Each applicant will receive a time to pick up their basket. Phone: (563) 323-1821, ext. 17 Contact Person: Jodi Stock Intake Procedure: Must complete application. Picture ID, proof of address, and Social Security cards for all household members are required. Volunteers are needed! Please contact Jodi Stock at 563-323-1821, ext. 17.
Christmas Holiday Baskets St. Anthony's Church SIGN-UP DATES/TIMES: NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 1 FROM 1 PM-3:30 PM ALL SIGN-UPS MUST BE DONE IN PERSON AT THE NORTH END OF THE PARISH. AND A PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SIGN-UP. PHONE SIGN-UPS ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTED. Open to residents of the the City of Davenport, Iowa. Only one basket per address. Program Description: CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY BASKETS Program provides Christmas baskets for needy residents of Scott County. Delivery is from St. Anthony s Church parking lot to homes and recipient must be home to receive basket. There are no pick ups. Address: 417 Main Street, Davenport, IA Delivery Dates/Times: Saturday, December 17 from 8 am-12 noon Holiday Carnival for Children with Disabilities & their Family Illinois/Iowa Center for Independent Living THE 2011 CARNIVAL TAKES PLACE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, FROM 11 AM-3 PM Open to all children with disabilities (who are residents of the Quad Cities area) and their families. Program Description: HOLIDAY CARNIVAL FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILY is a completely accessible Santa's workshop with activities for all the children including Santa's ice fishing pond, grandma's kitchen, craft rooms, and much more! Santa will be accessible to all children, including those who use sign language. Address: 3708 11th Street, Rock Island, IL Phone: (309) 793-0090 Contact Person: Roberta Garrison, however donations and volunteers are accepted Intake Procedure: Call or walk in for service Volunteers are needed!
Christmas Distribution Scott County, IA The Salvation Army Davenport Corps Community Center SIGN-UP DATES FOR 2011 ARE NOVEMBER 2- December 9 SIGN-UP HOURS DURING THESE DATES ARE: MONDAYS FROM 11 AM-2 PM, WEDNESDAYS FROM 2 PM-5 PM, AND FRIDAYS FROM 11 AM-2 PM Open to residents of Scott County in Iowa. Not eligible if family has applied elsewhere. Program Description: CHRISTMAS DISTRIBUTION provides a Christmas Food Box, with enough food for a week, and a Christmas toy for children 12 or under. Client will receive a denial letter if signed up for assistance in more than one location. Address: 3400 West Central Park Avenue, Davenport, IA Phone: (563) 391-5325 Contact Person: Major Karen R. Felton Intake Procedure: Applicants must bring picture ID for self, recent proof of address, Social Security cards for all adults, certified birth certificate or medical card for all minors, proof of income, and bills. Volunteers are needed! Please contact Major Karen Felton at 563-391-5325. Seasonal Assistance-Rock Island County, IL The Salvation Army Moline Corps Community Center SIGN-UP DATES FOR 2011 ARE NOVEMBER 2 THROUGH DECEMBER 9 SIGN-UP TIMES DURING THESE DATES ARE: MONDAYS 11 AM-2 PM (NOV. 1, 8, 15, 22) WEDNESDAYS 2 PM-5 PM (NOV. 3, 10, 17, 24) FRIDAYS 11 AM-2 PM (NOV. 5, 12, 19 AND DEC. 10) Open to residents of Rock Island County in Illinois and Scott County in Iowa. Not eligible if family has applied elsewhere. Program Description: CHRISTMAS DISTRIBUTION provides a Christmas Food Box, with enough food for a week, and a Christmas toy for children 12 or under. Client will receive a denial letter if signed up for assistance in more than one location. Address: 2200 Fifth Avenue, Moline, IL Phone: (309) 764-6996 Contact Person: Lts. Ronnie and Bridgette Amick at 309-764-6996 Intake Procedure: Applicants must bring a picture ID, proof of address (2 pieces of mail), Social Security Card for all adults in the home, and proof of children. Volunteers are needed!
Toys for Tots SIGN-UP DATES FOR 2011 ARE NOVEMBER 10 THROUGH DECEMBER 10 (NO SIGN-UP ON NOVEMBER 24-25 DUE TO THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY) SIGN-UP TIMES DURING THESE DATES ARE: THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS FROM 9 AM-5 PM Open to children ages 6 months to 12 years who reside in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas. Program Description: TOYS FOR TOTS is designed to help support local families in supplying presents to their children for Christmas. All toys and donations come from local families and businesses. Location: 937 East 53 rd Street, Davenport, IA (Warehouse is located behind Grainger Bldg on corner of Tremont Ave and 53 rd St.) Distribution Dates/Times: December 17-18 from 8 am-5 pm Warehouse Contact Number: 563-499-4589 Website: http://quad-cities.toysfortots.org Intake Procedure: Parents/guardians will need to provide the following: picture ID driver s license (or matricala), proof of current address (such as light bill, phone bill, etc.), current phone number, and children's birth certificates or medical cards. If foster parent or guardian, proof of custody is also required. Records from other agencies will be checked to avoid duplication in registration. Volunteers are needed! Please contact GySgt Matthew Dorsey 309-208-1159
S.H.A.R.E. Iowa / Illinois FOR DECEMBER FOOD PACKAGE, ORDER MUST BE PLACED BY MONDAY, DECEMBER 5 ORDER ONLINE OR AT HOST SITES PICKUP: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 AT HOST SITES (*Note that criteria may differ at different host sites call for specific site date/time information) Open to all Iowa/Illinois residents. No income requirements. Place online orders at: http://www.shareiowa.com/index.php?page_id=4. Program Description: S.H.A.R.E. Iowa (Self Help and Resource Exchange) is a supplemental food program. S.H.A.R.E. is a community-based, self-help program, which builds community through service and the distribution of a monthly food package. Various food packages are available. For package price and 2 hours of volunteer service, participants can save up to 50% on a wide variety of food. The food packages include: frozen meats, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, grocery items, and a monthly newsletter that provides more information and recipes. Phone: 800-344-1107 (call for information on local host sites) Fees: Each package purchased requires the purchase price plus 2 hours of community service. Christmas package is $28; Best Value package (which varies monthly) is $25. Additional packages are available. Accepts cash, debit/credit, money order, food stamps, and paypal (online). Checks are accepted at some host sites. There is a $1.00 fee for online orders and mail in orders. Volunteers are needed! Please contact your local host site.