November 2023
current events
Mr. & Ms. Habitat

Mr. & Ms. Habitat 2023 was a success! Although we didn't quite reach our goal of $70,000, we raised nearly $65,000 (gross) for building and repairing homes in the Quad Cities. Thank you to our sponsors, donors, contestants, attendees, and volunteers who contributed to our fundraiser!

CONGRATULATIONS to Ms. Habitat 2023, Linda Creighton! 

Special thanks to our presenting sponsors Modern Woodmen of America and American Bank & Trust. Thank you also to our gold hammer sponsor 3M, silver hammer sponsor IMEG, bronze hammer sponsors Ascentra Credit Union, Iowa American Water, Tyson Foods, and Whitey's Ice Cream, and all of our amazing table sponsors.
Central City Repair Program

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities has started a new neighborhood project in Davenport thanks to the support of the John Deere Foundation.

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
ramp applications closed for winter

We are processing our last few ramp applications for the year before winter. If you or someone you know need a ramp, please watch our newsletter for updates. We will let you know when applications open again in the spring!
Thanksgiving hours

The Administrative office will be closed Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24. We wil not have any construction sites open on Saturday, November 25.

The ReStore will be closed on Thursday, November 23. We will be OPEN Friday and Saturday. ReStore will be closed on Tuesday, November 28- no donations will be accepted that day.
changes to gift acknowledgments

Beginning January 1, we will be switching to producing one annual statement for monetary gifts, rather than every time you give. Statements for 2024 donations will go out January 2025. We hope this will be easier for our donors for accounting purposes, and it will save a significant amount of paper which is good for the environment and our bottom line. If you prefer to receive an acknowledgement letter right away, you may contact us at any time and we can make that happen! Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
year-end giving

Watch your mailbox (and inbox) for our annual appeal coming out soon!
employee build

The Habitat for Humanity QC campus came together on Tuesday, October 24 for a team build. Employees of the Restore, Health & Home, and Habitat Administrative Office took a break from their normal duties to construct the walls for house #142. In the coming weeks, the walls will be transported to the build site on W. 6th Street to be reassembled on the foundation.

click here to watch the timelapse video!

Habitat's Board of Directors and committees also had a team building day at House #136 on Saturday, October 21. It was a beautiful day to be outside and future homeowners Peng and Hsar enjoyed the extra help installing siding on their home. Thank you for all you do to keep our mission moving forward!

family news
Home #129 is dedicated!

In case you missed it in the news- Habitat Home # 129 was dedicated last Saturday! Congratulations to Balkiss, Abdounazirou, and their four children! Their affordable mortgage payments will begin next month.

Thank you to the build sponsors for Home #129- City of Davenport Home Funds, Scott County Regional Authority, Wells Fargo, and In Memory of Jacquelyn Rambo.

Finally, thank you to all of the selfless volunteers who contributed thousands of hours to this home build!
renovation homes 132, 133, & 134
will be dedicated next month

Two of our "Scattered Sites" renovation homes will be dedicated on December 9. Home #133 is the future home of Margaret and her two daughters, and Home #134 is the future home of Dodji, Essi ,and their two daughters. Home #132, future home of Afi and her son, will be dedicated later in the month on December 22. Please mark your calendars to join us at these celebrations! Times and locations will be included in the December newsletter.
what's building
home build updates

New Construction

House # 135- Subcontractors are completing rough-in work.

House # 136- We are finishing up siding and basement framing and preparing for subcontractors.

House #137- We are framing the basement structural wall and first floor subfloor before we hand it over to a framing crew.

House #138- We are currently digging the foundation. Framing and siding will be completed by subcontractors.

House #139- The foundation has been poured. Underground plumbing work is being completed. Framing and siding will be complete by subcontractors.

House #140- On hold until Spring 2024.

House #141-On hold until Spring 2024.

House #142- Basement floor is being poured. Look for framing opportunities coming soon!

Renovation Project Houses

We are down to the punch list on Houses 133 and 134! These homes will be dedicated on December 9th. House #132 will follow closely behind, and House #131 will be finished in early 2024.
repairs and ramps

Central City Repair Program- We are processing 7 application and will begin working on projects soon!

Ramp Program- We have a ramp build scheduled for November 9th. Applications are closed for the season until early spring.

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 the volunteer calendar
thank you's

Thank you to Birdies for Charity and all of the donors who contributed to this year's total of $47,735.38 for Habitat QC. WOW!

Thank you to our Family Selection Committee for coming together to interview potential new partner families.

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

-John Deere- Michael S. Team, Trevor G; Team, Spencer P. Team, and Jonathan S. Team

-3M

-Streamline Architects

-Merrill Lynch (pictured)

-Saint Ambrose

As always, 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
got bags?

What are you ever going to do with that cabinet full of grocery sacks, anyway? ReStore will re-use them! You can drop off your bags during ReStore's regular donation or shopping hours. 
what's in store

ReStore recently received a few pallets of brand new coffee tables and end tables, as well as around 8 high quality office chairs also brand new. There is a lot of nice furniture in the store right now, and more anticipated in the coming months.

Volunteer Judy Wade (pictured) chose to spend her birthday with us at the ReStore! We are honored. Happy Birthday Judy!

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

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

check out ReStore on Facebook
Health & Home

November specials:

-50% off all standing and floor weight scales

-50% off the Broda and Columbia Showering System (pictured below)

Health and Home will be at the Caregiver Conference this Saturday from 8am to Noon at the Golden Leaf in Davenport.

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. 

Health and Home on Facebook
follow us on social media

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities is on instagram! 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 still 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 “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!

join the club

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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