Our Youth and Outreach programs are designed to provide support, resources, and opportunities that can help young individuals develop their potential and thrive in their environments. It can be as simple as a hot meal or as crucial as a safe place to stay in times of crisis, we offer a range of support for teens and young adults (ages 13 – 22).
Need immediate help? Contact us 24/7 at (888) 401-2311.
Whatever your needs, if you’re a teenager, YWCA Quad Cities is ThePlace2B. It’s our no-cost drop-in center for all area youth. The program supports 25-30 youths each night, providing a safe and supportive place to learn and hang out, where youth can feel at home.
We offer educational support, activities like basketball and swimming, a meal each night, wrap-around support as needed, and transportation to and from the program.
Days of Operation: Monday – Friday
Hours: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
A youth group home is a critical need in our community. Sadly, the only one in our community closed in 2008 and the only group homes close to the QC are in Rockford, Illinois (90+ miles away); the closest group home in Iowa is over 165 miles away.
We are thrilled to announce that we will be repurposing our old building to meet that need, allowing us to better serve the Quad Cities community. The group home will be named “Alan’s House” in memory of Alan Egly, the former Executive Director of the Doris and Victor Day Foundation, who was instrumental in bringing ThePlace2B to fruition.
ThePlace2B has been an integral part of the YWCA since its doors opened in 2010. Unfortunately, foster or host homes have become very sparse, and finding placements for teenagers in emergency situations is very difficult. In situations where a youth is unable to return to their home, there are very few safe places for them to stay.
In the absence of a family or friend’s home, they are likely to end up spending several nights in a social service agency office, which is not equipped to provide overnight accommodations. YWCA Quad Cities has been exploring a group home option since mid-2023, and now that we have vacated the old building, plans are underway. The group home, starting with 15 beds, will serve youths (ages 10 to 17 years), providing sleeping areas, restrooms, and male/female showers.
We are still working to reach our fundraising goal for the new shelter. If you would like to help change the lives of the youth in our community, you can make a donation below.
Your generous support of ThePlace2B goes directly towards helping youth in the Quad Cities, whether it’s covering the cost of a meal, program supplies, clothing for students, or more. You can also help by volunteering or by signing up for a day on our meal train!
