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    • Youth Services >
      • Partial Day Preschool
      • Full Day Preschool
      • Afterschool
      • Plus Days (School Break Care)
      • Summer Daycare
      • Youth Hoops League
    • Family Services >
      • Camperships
      • Educational Scholarships
      • Emergency Assistance
      • Family Interaction Time Events
      • Food Pantry
      • Holiday Assistance >
        • Holiday Basket Sign-Up
      • Income Tax Filing Assistance (VITA)
      • Iowa Rent Rebate Preparation
    • Senior Services
    • Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
    • Preschool and Childcare Scholarships
    • Room Rentals
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Friendly House of Davenport Iowa

Our History

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2021 is the 125th anniversary for Friendly House!  Follow us on social media and keep posted on stories from our history and other events throughout this quasquicentennial celebration!
Friendly House is a settlement house.  The settlement philosophy was brought to America from England in 1886 by Jane Addams.  The name “settlement” derives from the practice of early reformers to “settle” among the people they served.

Now over a century old, Friendly House originated in the “Bucktown” district of Davenport where concern for people living in the area led the Reverend Ned Lee to establish the People’s Union Mission.  In 1911, the mission became non-denominational and changed its name to Friendly House.  Two years later, due to changing demographics, Friendly House moved to Third and Taylor Streets.  In 1993, Friendly House moved to our current home at 1221 Myrtle Street.

Generations of Quad Cities families have found Friendly House to be a haven, a social center, giver of counsel, extender of the helping hand and catalyst to involvement.  Were you a “Friendly House Kid”?  Do you have memories of Penny Movies, playing basketball on the Friendly House team, jumping on the trampoline, or one of the many theatrical shows?

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We scrapbook pictures and stories.  We’d love to hear your story.  Be sure to check out our Share Your Story page where memories are posted!

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What Our FRIENDs Are Saying

They are the best! What they do for children is so awesome! I had a place to go after school, they teach you a lot, fun filled trips! I have not ever met that many nice people in my life! They are awesome!" ~DH

"Great place to send children" ~DT


“The Friendly House has filled my bucket and my daughter’s, by having a great pre-k program.  It’s a great place for family and friends-everyone is friendly!” ~SD

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