Churches United of the Quad City Area serves hundreds of thousands of local residents each year.
Our Mission: Bringing together an ecumenical coalition of Quad City area churches to help feed the hungry, offer emergency assistance to those in crisis, and provide a transitional housing program for women and children who are victims of domestic violence or human trafficking.
Vision Statement: To build a community where all member churches work together in harmony in service to God by helping those in need.
Statement of Values:
- Conduct the ministries of Churches United with integrity and transparency at all times
- Assist those in need with the compassion and dignity they deserve
- Foster a culture of cooperation, communication and team work between member churches, the Churches United staff and the Board of Directors
- Recognize the importance of each member church to the Churches United ministries
- Be open to new ideas, partnerships and relationships including collaborations with other agencies, organizations and ministries.
Focus Points:
- Emergency Assistance – Providing assistance for rent and utilities to persons in an urgent crisis situation. Providing counseling and access to other agencies if the client so needs.
- Hunger – Finding the most effective and efficient way to provide food to those who are hungry.
- Shelter – Collaborating with Project NOW to provide a transitional housing program for women and children who are victims of domestic violence or human trafficking.
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