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If Humility Homes & Services can’t raise over $300,000 by Nov. 1, it will not expand capacity in its Davenport homeless shelter Dec. 1, as it does each winter. Humility executive director Ashley Velez said she’s gotten commitments of about $90,000 so far from local funding sources (including city governments and the Downtown Davenport Partnership). […]
The organization announced it will accept applications through Aug. 15, 2024, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen announced a plan to cut costs for working families. His plan includes strategies to lower energy prices by reforming the electric grid. Sorensen said that would reduce power outages and lower energy costs. Project NOW announced the start of its energy assistance program LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program). The […]
The City of Rock Island is hoping to combat its food deserts with new funding. In Illinois, the recent passing of Governor JB Pritzker’s Grocery Initiative Act aims to combat food deserts in the state. The bill will provide $20 million in funding to support existing grocery stores and encourage the opening of new ones. […]
Four new Head Start classrooms are opening this fall at the Esperanza Center.