Campaign for Every Child

EveryChild Means Every Child is Safe and Nurtured

The space our clients use to learn, grow and heal is crucial to our mission. Our new space will mean more success for every child.

Isolation and limited support can heighten the risk of child abuse. EveryChild delivers programs that reach marginalized families facing added stress, helping to strengthen connections, boost parenting confidence, and reduce isolation.

Thanks to our generous donors, we are making progress towards our goal to give every child the safe, healthy childhood they deserve. Will you join us?

Honorary Chairs

  • Dr. Rachel Savage - Superintendant, Moline-Coal Valley School District

  • Mark Kilmer - Chairman, The Republic Companies

  • Decker Ploehn - City Administrator, Bettendorf

Campaign Leadership

  • Tom Thoms – Campaign Chair

  • Liz Gougeon - Capital Campaign Director

Board Members

  • Riane Leib – Leadership Gifts Committee Chair

  • Matt Moran – Board Solicitation Committee Chair

  • Jennifer Hunter – Major Gifts Committee Chair

  • Beth Ann Stratton – Stewardship and Public Campaign Chair

  • Kristin Berry

  • Jacob Bobbitt

  • Tilford Flowers

  • Abbey Furlong

  • Thomas Herr

  • Kasey Kelly

  • Chris Vaughan

  • Linda Wastyn - Campaign Consultant, Wastyn & Associates

  • Preschools sitting in a group with a girls hand raised

    Emma’s Story: A Four-Year-Old Who Found Her Voice

    Emma, a neurodivergent child, learned about safe and unsafe touches in our Second Step program. Shortly after, she told her teacher, "My dad chokes me when he wants me to be quiet." Because she had the language and confidence to speak up, the authorities stepped in, ending the abuse and getting Emma the help she needed.

  • Photo of preschoolers' hands working on an art project

    Haley’s Story: Healing After Trauma

    After a house fire, Haley and her younger brother developed severe anxiety. Haley stopped sleeping, suffered migraines, and withdrew from life. Through Safe From the Start, she learned coping skills, and her nightmares stopped. Her family, once shattered by trauma, now has a renewed sense of security.

  • A father and daughter playing together

    Safe from the Start Parent

    Our Play Therapist is wonderful and has really helped my children learn vital problem-solving skills and how to deal with their anger in a healthy way. Our home is a much calmer place now!

Investing in a new facility invests in the future of every child

In the ten years in our current location, we’ve experienced significant growth:

Analyzing What’s Best

More space improves program quality and serves more kids

Our dedicated board and community advisors through careful due diligence, has found our fit -- 420 23rd St., Rock Island. The larger Rock Island building will:

  • Accommodate current and future growth

  • Minimize distractions to improve client confidentiality

  • Increase our ability to provide specialized resources

  • Improve staff efficiency and morale, leading to better client outcomes

  • Increase our capacity to work our mission in the community

You can help EveryChild

Complete online pledge form or download pledge form and return to EveryChild.

EveryChild Campaign Pledge Form

“A dad in our 24/7 Dads class was stunned when a simple redirection strategy helped his child listen. “It actually worked!” he told us. Small parenting wins lead to healthier, more connected families.”
— A Father’s Breakthrough