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Helping people find stability. Strengthening communities together.

Project NOW connects neighbors in Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer Counties with resources to meet urgent needs, build stability, and move forward.

OUR FY2025 IMPACT

7,059

Households receiving
energy assistance

139,315

Meals served to older adults

8,265

Rural transportation trips provided

200

Children served through
Head Start
COMMUNITY ACTION IN ACTION

Everyone deserves the opportunity to move forward.

For more than five decades, Project NOW has worked alongside our neighbors—meeting immediate needs, building stability, and creating opportunities for people and communities to thrive.

We meet people where they are and treat every neighbor with dignity and respect.

We help people help themselves and one another—because stronger communities are built together.

GET INVOLVED

Stronger communities are built together.

Whether you give, volunteer, or partner, there are many ways to make a difference.

GIVE

Help Project NOW meet immediate needs and create opportunities for neighbors.

VOLUNTEER

Share your time and talents to make a difference in our community.

PARTNER

Join us as a community partner to expand opportunities and create lasting change.

PROGRAM UPDATE | Sept 15, 2026

Project NOW Announces Start of LIHEAP

Project NOW announces the upcoming LIHEAP season, providing utility-bill and heating-system assistance to eligible households in Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island counties.

UPCOMING EVENT | October 23, 2026

2026 REENTRY SUMMIT

A regional gathering focused on strengthening reentry support, reducing barriers, and creating opportunities for people returning to their communities.

PROGRAM UPDATE | Oct 1, 2026

NEW Henry County Senior Services

Project NOW is expanding Senior Services to Henry County, bringing guidance, caregiver support, benefits assistance, and opportunities for connection closer to home.

Not sure where to start?
We’re here to help.