So, what exactly is the Little Black Dress Initiative? Founded in 2014 by Junior League of London, LBDI is a week-long awareness campaign that harnesses the power of social media to illustrate the restrictions poverty places on choices, opportunities and access to resources. Junior League of the Quad Cities members will wear the same black dress/outfit for 5 consecutive days November 29 through December 3. By doing this, we hope to open up conversations about the obstacles that women have when it comes to getting mental health services. Our goal is to raise $1750 to add to the Vera French Foundation... Read More

In the United States, 1 in 4 women will die from heart disease. Fifteen years ago, the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign was born to raise awareness among women about their great health threat – heart disease. The Go Red for Women luncheon continues to serve as the cornerstone event of the Go Red for Women movement in local communities, including the Quad Cities. The 15th Annual Quad Cities Go Red for Women Luncheon is happening this Thursday Nov 1 from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the RiverCenter (136 E 3rd St. Davenport). Join over 300 of the Quad Cities’ most influential... Read More

In the United States, 1 in 3 women will die from heart disease. Fifteen years ago, the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign was born to raise awareness among women about their great health threat – heart disease. The Go Red for Women luncheon continues to serve as the cornerstone event of the Go Red for Women movement in local communities, including the Quad Cities. The 15th Annual Quad Cities Go Red for Women Luncheon is happening on Thursday Nov 1 from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the RiverCenter (136 E 3rd St. Davenport). Join over 300 of the Quad Cities’ most influential... Read More