Bethany for Children & Families

02/25/2026

At just 18 years old, Aimyah was couch surfing after being kicked out at the end of her senior year of high school. She found herself homeless.

Living in constant uncertainty, Aimyah was referred to Bethany’s Youth Housing Program. Bethany’s Youth Housing Program gave her something simple but powerful: a safe place to land. She now has a job and is enrolled in college! Bethany’s Housing Youth program doesn't just provide permanent housing. It also provides support while a caseworker helps address underlying issues.

Aimyah didn’t just survive homelessness; she moved forward!
That’s what happens when someone is treated with dignity, support, and belief.

👉 Donate now or learn more about Bethany’s housing programs online.
Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2U1FZXKWCCPWX...
Donate online: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/housingyouthandfamilies
Housing Youth program: https://www.bethany-qc.org/housingyouthandteens

02/25/2026

The Therapeutic Recreation Program (TRP) kids love to play four-square! Four-square teaches children how to take turns and play fair. It's also a great way for them to learn how to build social skills and interact positively with their peers. 😄

TRP is an after-school program for children who experience emotional and behavioral challenges. This program allows them to learn how to manage their emotions, build self-esteem, and have healthy relationships with the people around them. The caseworkers do this through fun recreational and leisure play. Activities range from academic games to art projects, plus group discussions on topics like education, hygiene, and current events. 🎨✏️

Learn more about TRP here: https://www.bethany-qc.org/therapeutic-recreation

02/24/2026

The best way to address homelessness? Prevent it.

Short-term rental assistance, case management, and connection to local resources can keep families housed during a crisis. And research shows that prevention programs significantly reduce the likelihood of families entering shelters.

Sometimes the difference between stability and homelessness is one unexpected bill.

📊 Support solutions that actually work. $1,000 helps pay one month of rent.
Donate today or explore Bethany’s housing programs on our website.

Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2U1FZXKWCCPWX?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_7
Online donation: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/housingyouthandfamilies
Housing Families program: https://www.bethany-qc.org/housing-families-now

02/24/2026

YWCA Quad Cities is having its Youth Career Fair again! This is a great opportunity to give the youth in our community the tools and knowledge they need to feel confident and succeed!

🌟 YWCA Quad Cities Youth Career Fair is Back! 🌟

ThePlace2B is excited to host its third annual Youth Career Fair, giving local youth the opportunity to explore a wide range of career paths and summer job opportunities — all in one place!

Representatives will be on-site to discuss career pathways, job requirements, and available summer positions.

✨ This event is FREE and open to all youth in the Quad Cities area.

🆕 New This Year: Career Readiness Workshop

In partnership with the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, we’re hosting a Career Readiness Workshop prior to the fair to help youth feel confident and prepared.

📅 Friday, February 27
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 YWCA Quad Cities

Participants will receive guidance on:
• Resume building
• Writing effective cover letters
• Developing thoughtful questions for employers
• Professional communication & presentation tips
• Mock interviews

For more information about the Youth Career Fair or Career Readiness Workshop, please contact Edwin Salazar at esalazar@qcywca.org.

Let’s help our youth step confidently into their futures! 💼🚀

02/20/2026

Huge congratulations to the YWCA Quad Cities on the opening of Alan's House. 🧡
This new youth shelter represents safety, stability, and real hope for young people in our community. This is a much-needed resource for youth experiencing homelessness.

Our former YWCA building is beginning a powerful new chapter. 💙

YWCA Quad Cities is proud to celebrate the opening of Alan’s House — a licensed youth group home serving young people ages 10–17 who have experienced abuse, neglect, or housing instability.

Alan’s House is more than just a building. It is a promise — a promise that youth in our community will not be forgotten, and that when they need a safe place to land, one will be here.

In the Quad Cities alone, more than 2,000 youth experience homelessness each year. Until now, there has been no dedicated youth group home in our region. Alan’s House changes that.

Youth at Alan’s House will receive:
✔ 24/7 care and supervision
✔ Counseling and case management
✔ Educational and vocational support
✔ Life skills development
✔ A safe, stable environment where they can begin to heal

We are deeply grateful to the Rock Island Rotary Foundation, SCRA, and the Doris & Victor Day Foundation for their investment in the safety and future of local youth. As well as every individual who helped make this dream a reality.

You can read more about Alan's house here - https://ywcaqc.org/news/ywca-quad-cities-celebrates-opening-of-alans-house-youth-group-home/

02/20/2026

Housing and mental health are deeply connected. Unstable housing increases stress, anxiety, and depression. Untreated mental health challenges can make it harder to secure and maintain housing. It’s a cycle, and breaking it takes community.

Bethany focuses on both safe housing support and mental health services that help families rebuild with dignity. Stable homes create stable futures. It’s that simple.

✍️ Help write the next chapter for someone else! $250 helps buy monthly bus passes for 8 families. Donate using the link or visit Bethany’s website to learn more.

Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2U1FZXKWCCPWX?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_7
Online donation: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/housingyouthandfamilies
Housing Families program: https://www.bethany-qc.org/housing-families-now

02/19/2026

Teens aging out of foster care. Young parents. Emancipated youth with nowhere else to go.

Bethany’s Housing Youth Program exists so these young people don’t fall through the cracks. When we support young adults with prevention services, housing navigation, and community partnerships, we help stop short-term crises from becoming long-term instability.

🧡 You can help hold the safety net. Donate today or learn more about our housing programs on Bethany’s website. $100 can help buy cleaning supplies for youth working with a case manager to learn how to care for their home.

Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2U1FZXKWCCPWX?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_7
Online donation: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/housingyouthandfamilies
Housing Youth program: https://www.bethany-qc.org/housingyouthandteens

02/19/2026

Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Are you passionate about mental health? We're growing and looking for caring, mission-driven people to join our team! 🫶

At Bethany and Bridgeview, we support children, families, and individuals through mental health services, child welfare, and community-based care. 🧠💚

You can learn more about each position and the great benefits that come with them at https://www.bethany-qc.org/employment

Bethany's Website: https://www.bethany-qc.org/
Bridgeview's Website: https://www.bvcmhc.org/

02/17/2026

Homelessness doesn’t always look like what you think.

It can look like a mom sleeping in her car, so her kids can stay in the same school.
It can look like a teen couch-surfing after a family conflict. This is how 18-year-old Anna came to us after losing her support. She is now living on her own in an apartment and going back to school!

Housing is just the beginning. Bethany clients also receive:
• Budgeting & money management
• Employment and education support
• Access to medical and mental health care

Because stability changes everything.

💡 You can invest in long-term change by making a gift online or purchasing housing items for our apartments. Just $50 can help a mother buy diapers for her children.

Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2U1FZXKWCCPWX?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_7
Online donation: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/housingyouthandfamilies
Housing Youth program: https://www.bethany-qc.org/housingyouthandteens

02/13/2026

Strategic planning kickoff is officially in motion!

We had a great first session. Thoughtful conversations, bold ideas, and a shared commitment to building an even stronger future for the children and families we serve right here in the Quad Cities. This is just the beginning, and we’re excited about where we’re headed together.🫶🏻

02/13/2026

In 2025, 322 people in our community needed a safe place to live. Today, that number is over 450. Safe housing isn’t a luxury. It’s the foundation to healthy community.

When a family has a stable place to live, kids are more likely to stay in school, parents are better able to maintain employment, and overall health improves. Housing isn’t just a roof — it’s stability, safety, and a fresh start.

🏠 You can help close the gap by donating through our Amazon wish list or making a gift online.
Online donation: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/housingyouthandfamilies
Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2U1FZXKWCCPWX?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_7
Want to learn more about our Housing programs? Click here: https://www.bethany-qc.org/housing-families-now

02/13/2026

Getting ready to welcome our team for our strategic visioning kick off. So thrilled to discuss how we can best serve our community in the future!