Project NOW Aiding People Affected By Building Collapse In Davenport
Project NOW is joining forces with other Illinois not-for-profits to aid those affected by the building collapse in Davenport.
Project NOW will serve as a collection place for non-perishable food, new clothing, hygiene products, furniture, mattresses, etc. Items can be dropped at its 418 19th Avenue Rock Island location for the next month. Items can be dropped off between the hours of 7 am and 6 pm.
According to Project NOW’s Executive Director, Dwight Ford, the agency is working with MidAmerican Energy and will be able to pay the utility bills for all its residents.
Project NOW’s Community Services Director, Ron Lund, says Project NOW will be able to deliver furniture and other items to residents in Scott County, Rock Island, Mercer, or Henry Counties. And if residents want to relocate to Illinois Project NOW has deposit and rental dollars to help.
John Huber with Bethany says all of its furniture collected for its family program will be going to this effort. Bethany will also be providing Goodwill vouchers.
Cecelia Bailey, the Executive Director, QCON-Hub, says Disaster Ready QC fund has been activated and Quad Cities Open Network will be distributing through our network partners $300 visa gift cards and prepaid phones to families registered through the American Red Cross at the MARC on Saturday. Additional funds of up to $1000 will be made available to families after they have been assessed and referred to state disaster funds and other resources. Once the partners are ready to take applications, we will announce the process.
