Day of Caring showed us what’s possible when the Quad Cities unites around shared goals.
On Thursday, September 10, more than 1,200 volunteers stepped away from their workplaces and daily routines to roll up their sleeves for our community.
Together, businesses, nonprofits, and volunteers tackled projects across the Quad Cities, strengthening the organizations and places that help our neighbors learn, earn, and thrive.
People from across the community stepped forward to give their time, energy, and care.
Every hour added up giving nonprofits extra hands, energy and momentum to move important work forward.
Completed projects created visible improvements in the spaces where neighbors are served, supported, and connected.
Existing and emerging community leaders stepped up to help our neighbors learn, earn, and thrive.
Day of Caring showed us what’s possible when our community comes together. Now, let’s keep that momentum going for Quad Cities kids and families.
Together, we can turn the energy of one extraordinary day into year-round progress – helping more students show up, stay on track, and build a stronger future.
Here’s what’s on the line:
Students reaching milestones
The opportunity to make good news happen for children in the Quad Cities
Children reading at grade level
Goal: 80% by 2030
Families earning living wages
Goal: 86% by 2030
Residents with healthcare access
Goal: 95% by 2030
Today, 6,980 Quad Cities students are on the verge of reaching an important milestone; reading at grade level, attending school consistently, building confidence, and staying on a path toward long-term success.
Your support can help them cross the finish line.
Student success is built beyond the classroom – through stable families, strong support systems, and opportunities that help children learn today and thrive tomorrow.
United Way Quad Cities brings schools, nonprofits, businesses, donors, and volunteers together around that shared goal – turning time, talent, and generosity into greater opportunity for students and a stronger Quad Cities.
To learn more about Day of Caring and other volunteer opportunities, contact Teri Adams or call 563.344.0346.
Join us on September 10 for one powerful Day of Caring.
Day of Caring brings together people, organizations and resources for a single day to make the Quad Cities a better place. Volunteer projects include painting, cleaning, landscaping, building or repairing, at schools, parks, and nonprofit organizations across Rock Island and Scott counties.
A special thank you to Day of Caring sponsors: Estes Construction, Royal Neighbors of America, TBK Bank, Crawford Company, Elliott Aviation, and Casey’s.
Day of Caring brings together people, organizations and resources for a single day to make the Quad Cities a better place. Volunteer projects include painting, cleaning, landscaping, building or repairing, at schools, parks, and nonprofit organizations across Rock Island and Scott counties.
To be notified about upcoming Day of Caring opportunities, please join our invite list.
Questions? Contact Teri Adams or call 563.344.0346.
Sign up NOW for the Day of Caring volunteer project of your choice. Projects are first come, first served so don’t wait to sign up.
Interested in volunteering? Learn how United Way Quad Cities can help you or check out our Volunteer Hub.
Whether it’s painting schools, cleaning up parks, or assisting local nonprofits, the Day of Caring embodies the spirit of unity and service. Through these collective efforts, we witness tangible improvements in our neighborhoods, from revitalized public spaces to enhanced educational facilities. Beyond the physical changes, the Day of Caring fosters a sense of togetherness and empowerment among residents, reminding us that we can achieve remarkable things when we come together with a shared purpose.
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The Day of Caring project selection is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Because of the tremendous response of employees who want to volunteer, the projects fill up very quickly. We encourage you to reserve your project as soon as you can.
To provide a meaningful experience for all volunteers, we have already allowed for the maximum number of volunteers for each project. Therefore, no additional spots will be created. You always have the option of dividing into two groups and picking an additional project.
To provide a meaning and diverse Day of Caring, we work closely with community partners including school districts, city governments and agencies. Unfortunately, we are unable to customize special project requests because of the magnitude of that day. However, if you would like to volunteer with your co-workers for a team building activity at a different time of the year, we would be happy to tailor an experience just for you and your group. Reach out to Teri Adams (tadams@unitedwayqc) if you’d like to discuss!
To be able to provide the very best customer service, we ask that you do not contact an agency directly to arrange projects. United Way has worked very hard to establish a Day of Caring process that allows us to coordinate logistics, ensure the project goes through the safety review process and make it easier for the agency to have one point of contact.
T-shirt pickup will be on Wednesday, September 2nd from 7am-5pm, and Thursday, September 3rd from 10am-6:30pm at United Way Quad Cities (852 Middle Rd, Bettendorf)
