The Project of the Quad Cities

01/09/2026

To our trans and q***r community, and to our allies:

If this week has felt heavier than usual, you are not alone. There is nothing wrong with you.

Please care for yourself in small, real ways when you can. Drink water. Step away from the news if it becomes overwhelming. Reach out to someone. You don’t have to witness everything to care deeply, and you don’t have to carry it alone.

History shows us this clearly: oppression relies on isolation. Solidarity disrupts it. What sustains us is not individual strength, but collective care.

Please remember:
- Rest is not retreat. Sleep, warmth, nourishment, laughter, and small pleasures are not distractions from the work. They make continued care possible.

- Small actions matter. Reaching for joy, answering a text, showing up in a modest way, or refusing to collapse under the weight of it all interrupts systems built on exhaustion and despair.

- Your worth is not tied to productivity. You do not need to be organized or “doing enough” to matter. Staying alive, staying connected, and staying present are meaningful acts.

- Do not do this alone. If you have capacity, check on one person today. If you are overwhelmed, say so. Let others show up for you.

We survive through each other. We’re here with you. Stay connected.

LGBTQ+ Specific Resources:

Trans Lifeline
Website: translifeline.org
Call: 877-565-8860

The Trevor Project
Website: www.thetrevorproject.org
Chat: www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help
Call: 866-4887386
Text: Text START to 678678

LGBT National Help Center
Website: lgbthotline.org
LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564
LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline: 888-688-5428
LGBT National Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743
LGBT National Senior Hotline: 888-234-7243
LGBTQ Teens Chatroom: lgbthotline.org/lgbtqteens
Trans Teens Online Chatroom: lgbthotline.org/transteens
1-on-1 Online Peer Support Chat: lgbthotline.org/chat

General Resources:

988 Lifeline
Website: 988lifeline.org
Call or Text: 988
Chat: chat.988lifeline.org

The Crisis Text Line
Website: www.crisistextline.org
Text: Text HOME to 741741

NAMI Helpline
Website: www.nami.org
Call: 1-800-950-6264
Text: Text NAMI to 62640
Email: helpline@nami.org

01/07/2026

Mark your calendars, folx. This year is stacked, and you’re not going to want to miss what’s coming. We’ve got a big year of events ahead at The Project. 😎🔥🏳️‍🌈

Pride 5K & Pride Party at Bass Street Landing – Saturday, June 27
Putts Fore Pride Golf Outing at Glynns Creek – Friday, Sept. 18
Annual Red Ribbon Ball & After Party – Saturday, Dec. 5

Since 1986, The Project has served people living with HIV/AIDS with remarkable care and radical acceptance. We take a holistic approach to health care by treating the entire individual. Our services have grown tremendously to include a sexual health clinic, no-cost mental health services, LGBTQ+ hea...

01/05/2026

According to a 2020 survey from the Center on American Progress, nearly 1 in 2
transgender adults have had insurers deny them coverage for gender affirming care.

That’s not a small gap in the system. That’s a barrier that affects real bodies, real timelines, and real well-being.

At The Project, we see how insurance denials create delays and stress to our people. Especially when care is already hard to access.

Gender-affirming care is healthcare. And everyone deserves care that respects who they are, without having to fight for it. With partners like Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago , we're here to support our trans community with affirming, compassionate care and to help navigate systems that too often say “no.”

If you need care, resources, or support, we are here.

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01/01/2026

Somehow it's 2026! We want to wish everyone a Happy New Year! We look forward to serving our community with dignity-affirming care all year long! 🎊 🎉

12/31/2025

As a q***r person, you deserve to be affirmed by your healthcare provider. As a q***r person, you deserve to feel joy.

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12/30/2025

Even though we're out of the office for our end of year break, we are still here.

Supporting your sexual health. Serving your LGBTQ+ care. Providing HIV/AIDS services. Protecting your health.

While we're on break, it's a great time to schedule your next visit to us at The Project. Did you know you can do it right through our website? Check it out at tpqc.org/appointments-1

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from the team at The Project!

As a reminder, The Project will be closed on 12/24/25-01/02-26 to give our staff a little time to enjoy their families over the holidays. Clients are encouraged to contact their case managers with any questions or concerns.

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12/23/2025

We had leather and lace as far as the eye could see; we had more fun than we thought possible; but most importantly, we had a deep sense of community and an unwavering commitment to serving and supporting our clients.

Because of that commitment, we raised over $76,000 toward the work we do, and we are so grateful for every dollar.

A special thank you to our performers and all of the people behind the scenes who made the evening such a success!

If you missed it, we've got you covered. Mark your calendars today for the Red Ribbon Ball 2026 on December 5th at the Hotel Blackhawk!

12/22/2025

Our FY25 Annual Report is now available at tpqc.org/plan!

"We cannot allow any noise or threats to push us off course. In the face of uncertainty, The Project remains firmly centered on serving our community" - Caitlin Wells, CEO.

While this past year certainly posed challenges we haven't faced in our organizational history, we are ending our year proud of the work we've accomplished and grateful for all of the people who have helped make this work possible. If you've got a few minutes, our Annual Report will tell you all about the ways YOUR support helped us serve our clients in 2025.

12/19/2025

'Tis the season for some R & R!

The Project will be closed on 12/24/25-01/02-26 to give our staff a little time to enjoy their families over the holidays. Clients are encouraged to contact their case managers with any questions or concerns.

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