September 2023
events
Volunteer Appreciation Picnic

THANK YOU to everyone who attended as well as those who couldn't make it. It was a hot day but we had a great time seeing everyone and we hope you enjoyed the food and dessert! Thank you to Famous Dave's for another amazing picnic lunch, to Whitey's for the refreshing ice cream cups, and to Gendron McDonald's, Burger King, Chick-fil-a, and Teske's for helping us show our apprecation to you!
Will YOU be the next Mr. or Ms. Habitat?

The contest for Mr./ Ms. Habitat starts NOW! You could be crowned without ever getting on stage (except to be crowned)!  We are looking for 30 contestants to help us celebrate 30 years. Will you be one of them?

It's never been easier to compete for the crown! Click the button below and select "participate in this event" to register as a contestant and start fundraising. The winner will receive 2 free tickets to the event, and bragging rights for a whole year!

Pictured is Ms. Habitat 2022, Hannah Kain.

If you need help or have questions, contact rebecca.ludin@habitatqc..org

Mr. & Ms. Habitat will be on Saturday, October 14, 2023. We are planning for this year's event to be the biggest and best yet! Knock Knock, Who's there? comedy is bringing 5 comedians to the stage, ready to entertain. We will have a great silent auction, games, food, drinks, and a spread of Barb's famous desserts!

Thank you to American Bank & Trust and Modern Woodmen of America for being the presenting sponsors for Mr. & Ms. Habitat 2023!

more about Mr. & Ms. Habitat

Can't attend the in-person Mr. & Ms. Habitat event, but still want to support our fundraising efforts? We will have a small online auction again this year! Stay tuned for future e-mails with sneak peaks and more information.

NEW Central City Repair Program

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities is embarking on a new neighborhood project in Davenport thanks to the support of the John Deere Foundation. A $1,000,000 grant over four years will allow Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities to deploy staff and volunteers to a targeted area and focus repair efforts to maximize impact on the community. A portion of these funds will also help build one new home each year. 

Repair projects will range from exterior repairs (ex: porches), critical home repairs (ex: minor electrical or minor plumbing), weatherization (ex: windows, gutters, doors), life safety (ex: smoke alarms and fire extinguishers), and accessibility (ramps, grab bars, etc.).

learn more and request an application here
press release about Central City Repair Program
taking ramp applications

We are taking accessibility ramp applications for both Scott County and Rock Island County. Applicants must 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.

request an application
volunteer spotlight

Name: Seamus Murphy

How long have you volunteered with Habitat? Since February 2023

What is your favorite construction/volunteer activity? ? I’ve been interested in architecture and home building since I was a kid. I was first exposed to architectural drafting in junior high and took several years of drafting classes in high school. I went on to pursue biochemistry in college, but had there been an architectural program at Iowa, I would have gone that route! After college I pivoted into IT as a career but took on several home remodeling projects of my own and was always a DIYer. My continued interest in home construction ultimately led me to joining a Habitat For Humanity home build crew.

WHY do you volunteer with HFHQC? I’d been thinking about joining Habitat For Humanity for several years and I’m so glad I finally made the decision to start earlier this year! Giving back to the community while learning from highly skilled builders with years of experience is not only personally fulfilling, but a lot of fun! Attending the recent home dedications instilled in me what all this is about and makes me proud to be a volunteer!

What do you do when you are not volunteering with Habitat? Studying modern software engineering concepts and IT network & system administration.  As well as biking, swimming, and the never-ending fix-it projects around my house.

Thank you Seamus for sharing your time and talents with us!
what's building
home build updates

New Construction

House # 129- We are finishing up with interior painting and will start flooring and finish work this Saturday.

House #135- We’ll be setting trusses at the end of this week. Next up, windows, doors, and siding.

House #136- The first day of framing was yesterday! Voulnteers will cotinue work on basement walls, and layout for floor joists.

House #137- We are digging the foundation. More to come soon!


Renovation Project Houses:

House #131- #134- We are alternating work days at all four of our renovation houses. Our focus over the next several months continues to be on rebuilding porches and buttoning up the exteriors. We will continue to work on interior projects as time and groups permit.
repairs and ramps

Repair Program- Davenport Central City Repair Program is open for applications. Stay tuned for our first project!

Ramp Program- We’ve completed 16 ramps so far this year and we have 4 more in the queue. Please join us on Thursdays if you’d like to lend a hand! We are taking applications for both Scott County and Rock Island County.

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 Applebee's on Elmore Ave. for hosting a Together We Care Tuesday for Habitat!

Thank you to our friends at all of the amazing businesses who have donated baskets or items to the Mr. & Ms. Habitat silent auction so far.

Thank you to the following volunteer groups who assisted us in August:

US Bank, John Deere (Josh H. Team), St. Paul Lutheran Church, Deere (Michael S. Team), Gendron McDonalds, North Ridge Church, John Deere (Michael L. Team) (pictured), John Deere (Angela T. Team), First Presbyterian Church, The Robinson Group EXP Realty

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

October Specials! Pink tagged iems 25% off, Blue tagged items 50% off

Please note:  ReStore is not accepting lawn and garden tools (mowers, tillers, trowels, planters, etc) or patio furniture until March 2024. Long handle tools such as rakes, shovels etc. are still ok to donate.

ReStore is also no longer accepting or selling small amounts of ceramic tile. Must be enough to cover 10 sq. ft (or more) to be able to be donated. 

We’ve had some great quality furniture donations lately. Whether your taste is mid-century, arts & crafts or contemporary we have quite a selection. Give yourself an upgrade and help support Habitat!  

Shopping hours: Thursdays & Fridays 10-6 and Saturdays 10-3

Donation information can be found at restoreqc.org or by calling 563-391-4949

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Health & Home

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:

Silent Auction Donations- We are currently looking for baskets, items, experiences, or gift cards to be used for the raffle and silent auction at our upcoming fundraiser! Please contact rebecca.ludin@habitatqc.org if you have something you'd like to donate.

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 or call 563-359-9066.

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.

30-20-10 Fundraising Campaign

YOU can help us build for another 30 years and beyond. Become a member of our new “Carpenter’s Club” as a recurring donor. Your monthly pledge will be something we can count on, adding strength and stability to our organization so we can reach more families in need of safe, decent, affordable homes.

Every donation makes a difference in moving our mission forward!

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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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