Quantcast
   
Friday - April 26, 2024
Quad Cities USA - Guide to Davenport & Bettendorf Iowa and Rock Island & Moline Illinois
 

Recycle the Runway Reclaiming Purpose in a Throwaway World

April 15th, 2019
Recycle the Runway Reclaiming Purpose in a Throwaway World

Recycle the Runway 2019 is back and better than ever! Dress for Success Quad Cities presents Recycle the Runway 2019, which takes place on Thursday Apr 18 from 5:30 – 9 p.m. at the RiverCenter (136 E 3rd Street Davenport). Welcoming back Royal Neighbors of America and welcoming aboard Exelon Generation Quad Cities Station as co-sponsors, Recycle the Runway is a one-of-a-kind experience where a juried selection of 10 local designers showcase runway-ready ensembles crafted from bags of recycled clothing and accessories generously donated to Dress for Success Quad Cities but deemed not quite workplace... Read More

Recycle the Runway Reclaiming Purpose in a Throwaway World

March 30th, 2019
Recycle the Runway Reclaiming Purpose in a Throwaway World

Recycle the Runway 2019 is back and better than ever! Dress for Success Quad Cities presents Recycle the Runway 2019, which takes place on Thursday Apr 18 from 5:30 – 9 p.m. at the RiverCenter (136 E 3rd Street Davenport). Welcoming back Royal Neighbors of America and welcoming aboard Exelon Generation Quad Cities Station as co-sponsors, Recycle the Runway is a one-of-a-kind experience where a juried selection of 10 local designers showcase runway-ready ensembles crafted from bags of recycled clothing and accessories generously donated to Dress for Success Quad Cities but deemed not quite workplace... Read More

Help Local Shelters, People In Need And Others This Holiday Season!

December 12th, 2018
Help Local Shelters, People In Need And Others This Holiday Season!

We’re always looking for great, positive news in the Quad-Cities, and every month, I present some of the awesome things here in What’s The Good News? This regular column, in conjunction with my appearances with Paula Sands on “Paula Sands Live” (3 p.m. weekdays on KWQC-TV6), put the spotlight on some of the upbeat and positive news here in the Q-C! So what’s the good news for this month? Glad you asked! Let’s take a look …   Warm Up With Coffee And Coats Caffee 392, which is currently at 216 S. 2nd St. in Clinton, but is opening a store at 502 W. 3rd St., Davenport, early next... Read More

Dress For Success Reaches $1 Million in Donations

November 23rd, 2018
Dress For Success Reaches $1 Million in Donations

Thanks to generous fall grant support from the Regional Development Authority and The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation, as well as record-breaking proceeds from their 2018 Birdies for Charity campaign and Second Chance clothing sale in November, Dress for Success Quad Cities announces that they have surpassed the $1 Million milestone in total dollars raised to date. All funds raised stay right here and are invested back into the Quad Cities community.    From 2011 to 2018, Dress for Success Quad Cities has been able to raise a total of $1,051,548. Two grant funders have made a significant impact... Read More

Huge overstock fundraising sale at Dress for Success Quad Cities Aug. 4

July 31st, 2018
Huge overstock fundraising sale at Dress for Success Quad Cities Aug. 4

Dress for Success Quad Cities will open to the public for their summer “Second Chance Sale” on Saturday, August 4. This much-anticipated sale gives shoppers the opportunity to buy new and gently-loved brand name attire and accessories at bargain prices. All funds raised benefit Dress for Success Quad Cities, the local nonprofit that provides professional clothing, a network of support, and career development tools to empower women to achieve economic stability. The event takes place Saturday, August 4, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  at  Dress for Success Quad Cities, 311 East 2nd Street,... Read More

Huge overstock fundraising sale at Dress for Success Quad Cities Aug. 4

July 24th, 2018
Huge overstock fundraising sale at Dress for Success Quad Cities Aug. 4

Dress for Success Quad Cities will open to the public for their summer “Second Chance Sale” on Saturday, August 4. This much-anticipated sale gives shoppers the opportunity to buy new and gently-loved brand name attire and accessories at bargain prices. All funds raised benefit Dress for Success Quad Cities, the local nonprofit that provides professional clothing, a network of support, and career development tools to empower women to achieve economic stability. The event takes place Saturday, August 4, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  at  Dress for Success Quad Cities, 311 East 2nd Street,... Read More

Recycle The Runway And Help A Great Cause

March 27th, 2018
Recycle The Runway And Help A Great Cause

Looking for cool threads at a great price for an awesome cause? Dress for Success Quad Cities’ Recycle the Runway – Not Your Average Fashion Show takes place Thursday, April 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The RiverCenter, Great River Hall, 136 East 3rd Street, Davenport. Recycle the Runway is a one-of-a-kind experience where a juried selection of 10 local designers compete before a panel of celebrity judges with runway-ready ensembles crafted from bags of recycled clothing in hopes of being one of the top 3 finalists to take home a cash prize. But it’s so much more than a fashion show. This... Read More

Empower Women With Dress For Success

February 14th, 2018
Empower Women With Dress For Success

Have you ever wondered what happens when a woman steps through the doors at Dress for Success Quad Cities? Well here is your opportunity to find out! This Thursday Feb 15 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Dress for Success Quad Cities will be hosting an Open House, showcasing their unique approach to empowering local women. Dress for Success QC is located at 311 E 2nd Street Davenport. This event is open to the public. Free tours of the facility will allow you to view the clothing and accessories used for local women, learn more about the monthly Professional Women’s Group (PWG) program and explore the... Read More

Dress For Success With Second Chance Sale Saturday

November 2nd, 2017
Dress For Success With Second Chance Sale Saturday

Do you want to update your wardrobe for the new season, but don’t want to break the bank? Well, here is your opportunity! Dress for Success Quad Cities is hosting a Second Chance Sale this Saturday Nov 4 at the Dress for Success building, located at 311 E 2nd St Davenport, from 10 a.m. –  3 p.m. This highly anticipated sale is open to the public and allows women to purchase new and gently used clothing and accessories at amazing prices. Items available include suits, separates, coats, jackets, dresses, blouses, shoes, handbags, jewelry and much more! Most items will be priced at $5 and under. 100%... Read More

Dress For Success With One Day Dollar Sale

August 2nd, 2017
Dress For Success With One Day Dollar Sale

Where else can you get great clothing and great fashion for just a buck? Dress for Success Quad Cities invites you to attend their One Day Dollar Sale Saturday, August 19. This much-anticipated sale offers shoppers the opportunity to buy new and gently used brand name attire and accessories for only $1. All funds raised during this excess inventory sale benefit Dress for Success Quad Cities, the local nonprofit that provides gently used professional clothing, a network of support, and career development tools to empower women to achieve economic independence. Sale items have been deemed either... Read More