Quad Cities Interfaith (QCI) is a community of people living out our faith and values to collectively transform our society and bring about justice and human dignity locally and regionally. QCI exists to form organizations that empower ordinary people to effectively participate in the political, environmental, social and economic decisions affecting their lives.

Quad Cities Interfaith (QCI) is a non profit organization of congregations and community groups that have come together to build local leadership and address community issues in the Quad Cities region of Illinois and Iowa. QCI is a community of people living out our faith and values to collectively transform our society and bring about justice and human dignity locally and regionally. QCI works to improve the quality of life in our region by developing leadership in congregations and other institutions, so as to introduce our values into public dialogue and speak with a strong, unified voice in the decisions that affect our lives.

 

Quad Cities Interfaith meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm at 15th Avenue Christian Church in Rock Island. You can map directions to 15th Avenue Christian Church by going to: http://www.15thavechristianchurch.org/index.cfmd

Contact Quad Cities Interfaith staff for more information: 563-322-4910.

QCI advocates universal access to health care in the United States of America. Health Care Truths & Myths Forum is a Success Posted by admin (2009/10/22) QCI's Health Care: Truths & Myths Forum that was held earlier this month turned out to be very successful. We had a turnout of over 30 people and there were also a few local news paper reporters. Each of the four panelists that participated, Rabbi Henry Karp, Dr. Keith Soko, Dr. Alta Price, and Dr. Lisa Killinger,  addressed a common myth about the proposed health care reform legislation. After each panelist spoke, the audience members were encouraged to ask questions about health care reform. The event led to an insightful and very peaceful discussion of the need for health care reform and how we, as a community of faith, support the passing of a public option so that all of our brothers and sisters can have access to affordable and adequate health care.

QCI and groups across the country are working to address the complicated issue of immigration reform. Read the theological statement from the Gamaliel Foundation on this subject. Copy the link below and paste it into your address bar:

http://www.gamaliel.org/NewsRoom/GNCCtheologicalStatementFinal8.5x11.pdf

QCI will receive Extra Mile Award for its Youth Leade... Posted by admin (2010/9/3) Lujacks of the Quad Cities will award Quad Cities Interfaith the Extra Mile Award in recognition of its work for QCI's Youth Leadership Training program as part of the city of Davenport's Weed and Seed intiative. QCI will be presented a check for $500.00 from Lujack's on Wednesday, September 8th at 2:30 pm at the Friendly House in Davenport. Lujack's will also film a commercial highlighting the youth of the Weed and Seed Youth Leadership and its work. The funds wil go towards expenses for training and actions the youth are working on.  Congratulations to QCI and the youth leaders of Weed and Seed!

[2010/6/9] QC Interfaith's Youth Leadership Training Featured... In June 4th editon of the RI Argus, there's was a... [2010/4/26] QCI Organizing Weed and Seed Youth Summit for May 15th Quad Cities Interfaith is pleased to pass on info... [2010/2/18] QCI Partners with City of Davenport's Weed and See...  Quad Cities Interfaith is partnering with the C...

Quad Cities Interfaith supports Immigration reform that supports humane treatment of immigrants. QCI Leaders Show Support for Blue Island... Posted by admin (2010/4/26) QCI leaders traveled to Blue Island, Illinois in April to show support for Gamaliel of Chicago 's Public Meeting on April 21 about racial profiling of the immigrant community by local law enforcement. More than 800 members of the community joined together at St. Benedict's Church to voice their concern about recent incidents involving local law enforcement profiling residients and working with the Immigration and Custons Enforcement agency in targeting the local community. 7 members of the local city council and the Mayor of Blue Island Illinois heard several testimonials from families of people who were targeted because they were immigrants. The Mayor and the council were asked if they would work to pass a resolution declaring Blue Island a fair and equal city for all residents and immigrants. All council persons present agreed to work to pass this within three months. The Mayor was asked to commit to instructing the police chielf to put a temporary hold on assiting ICE unitl the City makes a formal policy on the issue. Mayor Peloqun declined to commit to such a temporary hold so Gamaliel of Chicago leaders have decided to hold prayer vigils at the Blue Isand public building and to collect information about every incident of racial profiling within the community so they may be turned over to local Cook County officials.

General news about the Quad Cities Interfaith Website. Using QCI Website Posted by admin (2008/4/2) Hello and welcome to our website. Our website features a wealth of information on social justice issues within the quad cities. Our site also features the ability for you to sign up and choose the topic you wish to be informed on. Read More...

For more than 23 years, Quad Cities Interfaith has successfully addressed a number of pressing problems and helped develop various solutions in response to community needs. Accomplishments include:

 

• Developed a gang intervention project and an education incentive program for local youth.
• Founded Interfaith Housing, which rebuilds central city homes to revitalize our neighborhoods.
• Built a coalition of local lenders and community groups to combat predatory lending, producing a brochure warning the community against predatory lending and showcasing local lender alternatives to pay day loan products.
• Worked with students, parents and teachers to save vital school programs for at-risk students.
• Sponsored an annual business exposition to strengthen the local economy.
• Successfully petitioned the Iowa Governor to sign an order restoring voting rights to felons who have completed their incarceration and restitution.
• Worked with Illinois and Iowa organizations to cap the interest rate on car title loans at 36%.
• Partnering with The City of Davenport Police Department on a 2010 Weed and Seed grant through the Department of Justice - QCI is developing and implementing a Youth Leadership Program for youth in the targeted area to come together to solve community problems

Quad Cities Interfaith needs the support of individuals who share our vision. All donations are greatly appreciated.  QCI is a 501(c)3 and contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law.

Checks may be mailed to:

Quad Cities Interfaith

111 E. 3rd Street Suite 423

Davenport, Iowa  52801