Upcoming Events

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Citizenship Workshop
Workshop
15 MAY

Citizenship Workshop

Free workshop to help with citizenship application and preparation.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Community Center
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AKWAABA QC Food Pantry
Community
Every FRI

AKWAABA QC Food Pantry

Weekly food distribution for community members in need.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM AKWAABA Office
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Free Work Permit Workshop
Workshop
22 MAY

Free Work Permit Workshop

Assistance with work permit application and documentation.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Christ United Methodist Church
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Global Food Festival
Cultural
15 MAY

Global Food Festival

Celebrate the diverse cultures of the Quad Cities with food, music, and dance from around the world.

2:00 PM - 7:00 PM Lindsay Park, Davenport
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Know Your Rights Workshop
Workshop
22 MAY

Know Your Rights Workshop

Learn about your legal rights as an immigrant, what to do in ICE encounters, and how to protect your family.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM AKWAABA QC Office, Moline
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Annual Gala Fundraising Event
Fundraiser
05 JUN

Annual Gala Fundraising Event

Join us for an evening of celebration, inspiration, and fundraising to support immigrant families.

5:30 PM - 10:00 PM The Bend XPO, East Moline
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Community Navigator Training
Training
12 JUN

Community Navigator Training

Comprehensive "Train the Trainer" program for new Community Navigators. Registration required.

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKWAABA QC Office, Moline
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Citizenship Application Workshop
Workshop
19 JUN

Citizenship Application Workshop

Get help completing your N-400 application with trained Community Navigators.

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM St. Mary's Church, Bettendorf
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Juneteenth Community Celebration
Cultural
19 JUN

Juneteenth Community Celebration

Celebrate freedom and resilience with food, music, speakers, and activities for the whole family.

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Legion Park, Rock Island
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Asylum Information Workshop
Workshop
26 JUN

Asylum Information Workshop

Learn about the asylum process, eligibility requirements, and how to prepare your application.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM AKWAABA QC Office, Moline
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Asylum Info Session
Workshop
10 JUL

Asylum Info Session

Informational session for asylum seekers with guidance from legal experts and community navigators.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM AKWAABA QC Office, Moline
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Winter Coat Giveaway
Community
19 JUL

Winter Coat Giveaway

Free winter coats distributed to community members in need. All sizes available while supplies last.

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM AKWAABA QC Office, Moline
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Annual Gala — Save the Date
Fundraiser
02 AUG

Annual Gala — Save the Date

Save the date for our annual fundraising gala celebrating the resilience of immigrant communities.

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM The Bend XPO, East Moline
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Know Your Rights Workshop
Workshop
14 AUG

Know Your Rights Workshop

Learn about your legal rights as an immigrant, what to do in ICE encounters, and how to protect your family.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM AKWAABA QC Office, Moline
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Midterm Celebration
Cultural
23 AUG

Midterm Celebration

Community celebration honoring student achievements and the halfway milestone of the academic year.

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Lindsay Park, Davenport
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Racial Healing Community Gathering
Cultural
06 SEP

Racial Healing Community Gathering

A space for reflection, dialogue and healing across racial and cultural divides in our community.

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Community Center, Rock Island
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Holiday Toy Giveaway
Community
20 SEP

Holiday Toy Giveaway

Free toys distributed to children from immigrant families. All children welcome while supplies last.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM AKWAABA QC Office, Moline
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Event volunteers are crucial to our success! Whether you can help with setup, registration, translation, or cleanup, we'd love to have you join our team.

Volunteer Opportunities:

  • Event setup and breakdown
  • Registration and check-in
  • Translation and interpretation
  • Photography and videography
  • Food service and hospitality
  • Children's activities coordination
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