Habitat Happenings- April 2023

April 2023

what's new

anniversary party

We are so excited to celebrate Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities' 30th anniversary this year! What's even more exciting is that we are also celebrating 20 years of ReStore Quad Cities, and 10 years of Health & Home!

Mark your calendars for our 30-20-10 anniversary party! It will be an open house on May 18th from 4pm -7pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Please stop by for cake, friends, photos, and memories!

birdies for charity

Birdies for Charity is also celebrating 30 years this year, and donations are open! Donations made to Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities through Birdies for Charity are guaranteed to be matched by at least five percent which is GREAT NEWS for Habitat! Plus, if you guess the correct number of Birdies, you could win a lease on a brand new Lexus. Use our bird number 772 or use the link below.

make a donation through birdies

Golf Fore Homes

This year's Golf "FORE" Homes fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, June 9th, 2023 at Indian Bluff Golf Course in Milan, IL. While tickets aren't available quite yet, we are currently seeking sponsors to help make our event a success! This is a great advertising opportunity for your business while supporting affordable housing.

Interested in learning more about golf sponsorship opportunities? Please contact Rebecca rebecca.ludin@habitatqc.org

still taking ramp applications

Applicants must live in Scott County Iowa or Rock Island County Illinois, own their home, and meet income criteria. If you or someone you know is in need of an accessibility ramp, please give our office a call at 563-359-9066 or stop by Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM to pick up an application.

volunteer spotlight

volunteering together

Name: Donald and Connie Patridge, ReStore volunteers

How long have you volunteered with HFHQC?: It will be 20 years in January 2024

Why do you volunteer with HFHQC?: Don says, "I like to make things and use my skills to improve things and reuse things. It's a challenge and wonderful people to work with." Connie says, "Originally, to share an experience with my husband. Now I love visiting with customers and raking in the money! [for Habitat]"

What do you do when you are not volunteering with us?: Don says, "I am into gardening and computers. Volunteering helping people at Ridgecrest Village with their computer problems. President of the QCMUG computer group." Connie says, "I collect advertising tins- over 7,000! I enjoy giving programs to groups about them. Reading, writing, camping, TV, Facebook, watching and feeding birds and squirrels at the feeders, and playing cards."

Thank you Don and Connie for sharing your time and talents with us!

More ReStore volunteers are needed!

Cashier: Responsible for operating one of the registers on retail days as well as overseeing the checkout area. An orientation and background check are required. Cashiering opportunities are available in 4-5 hour shifts on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Merchandising/ Customer Service: Responsible for unloading processed merchandise carts onto the retail floor in an organized manner. Also responsible for assisting on the retail floor on days that the store is open to the public. Customer Service volunteering will require you to have a level of people skills as you will be working in tandem with paid staff, other volunteers, and customers. Merchandising opportunities are available in 4-hour shifts on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Customer Service opportunities are available in 4-hour shifts on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

If interested, please contact Andrew for more information 563-391-4949 or andrew@restoreqc.org

what's building

home build updates

New Construction:

House #126- We’re now installing trim and cabinets. Next up, we’ll finish the front porch and wrap up a bit of siding.

House #127- We’re installing trim and cabinets at this house too. Next up, the punch list and yard work!

House #128- It’s painting time! Next up, flooring and doors.

House #129- Siding and miscellaneous framing ahead of the subs.

House #130- We’re on to the punch list!

Renovation Houses:

House #131-134- We are currently working at House #134 where we are repairing walls and getting ready to texture them. Painting and then flooring will be next.

repairs and ramps

Repair Program:

We’ve been waiting on the weather to warm up to complete some exterior repair work. We’ll be working on several porches in April.

Ramp Program:

We’ve received 8 applications so far and we are currently processing them. Build days will be coming soon!

Sign up to help with construction projects through the volunteer calendar link below. If you have questions about volunteering on our construction sites or behind the scenes, contact Zach at zach@habitatqc.org

click here to view volunteer calendar

thank you's

Thank you to Eriksen Chevrolet and WQAD for choosing Habitat QC for the Three Degree Guarantee in February! We were presented with a $480 check in March as a result of this effort. Also, thanks to our friend Denise Moser for nominating us!

Thank you to the Illinois Iowa Center for Independent Living for having Habitat at your Annual Meeting and honoring Habitat QC for providing support to increase accessibility for people living in the Quad Cities. We greatly appreciate your partnership over the last couple of years. Together, we are building thriving communities!

Thank you to all who have joined our new Marketing and Fundraising Committee! We are off to a great start planning our anniversary party and golf outing.

Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers, committee members, and donors. Every hand makes a difference. We couldn't build thriving communities without ALL of you!

recycle, re-use, ReStore

what's in store

New price tag discounts for April:

Check the price tag colors for the best discounts: Pink tags are 25% off and Blue tags are 50% off

SPRING IS HERE! Planning your garden? ReStore received a HUGE donation of trellis from Alter Metal Recycling. Several sizes and kinds available $5-$18 ea. Get your plants off the ground, they’ll thank you.

And speaking of gardening, ReStore is now accepting lawn and garden items. Tools, mowers, patio furniture etc. can be dropped off Tuesday & Wed 10-3, Thu & Fri 10-6 and Saturdays 10-3.

Donations = homes and we are in need of all your donations: furniture, appliances, building materials and home health items. ReStore provides free pickups in the Quad Cities. Call 563-391-4949 or go to restoreqc.org to schedule. Let us turn your gently used items into homes for Quad City families.

ReStore is open for shopping Thursdays & Fridays 10-6 and Saturdays 10-3.

check out what's new at ReStore on Facebook

Health & Home

ReStore Health & Home has some great specials for the month of April, including 50% off all braces!

Health & Home is open for shopping Thursday and Friday 10 AM to 6 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Private shopping times can also be scheduled.

Call 563-349-7339 to ask questions or schedule a donation pick-up or drop-off.

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follow us on social media

We are on instagram! We are excited to reach new friends through this platform. Follow us here.

We are also on LinkedIn! Click here to connect with us! This is a simple way that you can help support Habitat QC's professional network grow.

If you haven't yet, please take a moment to give us a like or a follow on Facebook to help us grow our social media reach.

wish list

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities is currently looking for the following:

Lunch Providers - We REALLY need help providing lunches to our amazing construction volunteers! If you can assist even just once a month by making meals, ordering a delivery, or donating a gift card to sponsor volunteer lunches, please contact Zach at zach@habitatqc.org

Repair Supervisors - We are looking for skilled volunteers who would be willing to take a leadership role on short-term repair projects. To learn more, please contact construction director Ben at ben.kantner@habitatqc.org or call 563-359-9066.

Home Build Supervisors - We are looking for skilled volunteers who would be willing to take a leadership role on our home builds. To learn more, please contact construction director Ben at ben.kantner@habitatqc.org or call 563-359-9066.

Administrative Office:

563-359-9066

3625 Mississippi Avenue

Davenport, IA 52807

ReStore:

563-391-4949

3629 Mississippi Avenue

Davenport, IA 52807

Health & Home:

563-349-7339

3629 Mississippi Avenue

Davenport, IA 52807

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