In The News
2024
WQAD, March 26, Bettendorf police officers will wear special patches for World Autism Month
KWQC, March 22, Bettendorf Police Department expanding popular patch program in April
Quad Cities Live, March 21, Camp Hand In Hand provides summer experiences for kids of all abilities
Quad-City Times, March 2, Hand in Hand CEO Advocates for More Childcare
Our Quad Cities, February 5, Chili cookoff in Davenport supports Hand in Hand
KWQC, February 2, 15th annual Hand In Hand Chili Cook-Off to be held Saturday
Living Local, January 31, 15th Annual Chili Cook-Off
WQAD, January 19, Hand in Hand kicks off its annual chili cookoff fundraiser
2023
Keeping Up in the QC Keeping Up With Ashley Hicks
Quad Cities Mom, November 4, 2023 Where to Volunteer In & Around the Quad Cities
Quad Cities Mom, November 4, 2023 Where to Donate In & Around the Quad Cities
Quad City Times, September 22, Hand in Hand gifts Quad-City classrooms tools for success
Star Net Regions I & II Podcast, September 21, Community Based Organizations: Hand in Hand
KWQC, September 13, Tools Not Toys Kits redefine inclusivity in classrooms
Quad Cities Business Journal, September 8, Hand in Hand Creates Tools Not Toys Kits for Local Schools
WQAD, August 25, Raising funds for local children's programs in the Quad Cities, how Hand in Hand is finding a fun way to engage their community
Our Quad Cities, August 23, Hand in Hand music fest is Saturday
Who NewsRadio 1040, August 23, Local Program Bringing Back Music Fest in Bettendorf
KWQC, August 18, Hand in Hand Music Festival set for Aug. 26
Living Local, August 15, Hand in Hand Music Festival | A Rocking Fundraiser (ourquadcities.com)
Living Local, July 21, Hand in Hand Annual Family Fair
WQAD, July 13, Quad Cities Family Fair returns this August
KWQC, April 10, Arc of the Quad Cities to host bi-state food drive in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
Our Quad Cities, April 6, QC Symphony wins Illinois orchestra award
Porch.com How to Build a Sensory Room at Home, Tips from the Experts
Quad Cities Regional Business Journal. February 10, 2023 Project SEARCH is Hand in Hand’s 2023 Happy Joe Whitty Award
KWQC, February 8, 2023 Unity Point Health- Trinity SEARCH Program receives Hand In Hand’s ‘Happy Joe Whitty Award’
WQAD, February 4, 2023 Local Nonprofit Holds Chili Cook Off
Our Quad Cities, February 2, 2023 Warm Up with Hand in Hand’s Chili Cook-Off
Living Local, January 30, 2023 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off
KWQC, January 27, 2023 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off
Quad City Forum, January 22, 2023 I Heart Media Interview with Ashley Hicks
Keeping Up in the QC, January 5, 2023 Interview with Ashley Hicks, our Director of Development and Events
2022
WQAD September 4, 2022 Charity group Hand in Hand's first music fest in Bettendorf | wqad.com
KWQC August 27, 2022 Hand in Hand to host first music fest on Sept. 4th
Quad-City Times August 26, 2022 New Quad City Botanical Center garden blooms for everyone | Local News | qctimes.com
KWQC August 17, 2022 Hand in Hand’s First Music Fest begins Sept 4 (kwqc.com)
WQAD August 13, 2022 GiGi's Playhouse, Hand-in-Hand come together for Family Resource Fair - YouTube
Quad City Times August 12, 2022 Quad-Cities Area Family Fair to be held Saturday | Bettendorf News | qctimes.com
WQPT August 12, 2022 The Cities with Jim Mertens | The Cities | School Safety | Quad Cities Family Fair | PBS
Living Local August 10, 2022 For Our Community | QCA Family Fair | OurQuadCities
Quad City Times May 27, 2022 Hand in Hand Opens Permanent, Accessible Space for People with Purpose Program
KWQC May 20, 2022 Hand in Hand’s People with Purpose Program Opening New Clubhouse
KWQC May 20, 2022 Hand in Hand to host open house for new ‘People with Purpose’ clubhouse on Monday
Our Quad Cities May 10, 2022 Botanical Center starts building new garden
KWQC April 21, 2022 Quad Cities community fights summer food insecurity
KWQC April 20, 2022 ‘Donuts & Demo’ starts construction at Hand in Hand in Bettendorf
Keeping Up in the QC April 20, 2022 What’s Next for Hand in Hand
Our Quad Cities March 30, 2022 Hubbell-Waterman Foundation announces $1.2 million in grants to 43 nonprofits
KWQC Feb 25, 2022 Hand in Hand Chili Cook-Off for a Cause is This Saturday
KWQC Feb 23, 2022 Hand in Hand’s Chili Cook-Off
Living Local Feb 17, 2022 Hand in Hand Chili Cook-Off
KWQC Feb 16, 2022 United Way Quad Cities reading initiative aims to close proficiency gaps
KWQC Feb 4, 2022 Can Play Courage League
Our Quad Cities Jan 19, 2022 Hand in Hand in Bettendorf launches $750,000 renovation for “People With Purpose” program
Our Quad Cities Jan 12, 2022 QC childcare program Hand in Hand to grow Pre-K enrollment with $750K state grant
2021
Our Quad Cities Nov 4, 2021 Quad City Symphony Orchestra’s new program allows free access to concerts
Our Quad Cities Oct 4, 2021 Pleasant Valley 2021 grad earns highest Girl Scout award possible
WQAD Sep 27, 2021 Coming Soon: Bettendorf
Quad-City Times June 30, 2021 United Way Quad-Cities announces $2.9 million in grants to 54 local nonprofits
KWQC April 20, 2021 Hand in Hand program offering CPR training
KWQC March 22, 2021 Hy-Vee honored for hiring employees with disabilities