OUR MISSION: To respond to the needs of children, families and seniors through quality, affordable services that will enrich lives and strengthen our neighborhoods and the community.
OUR VISION: Friendly House will be a leading center for strengthening neighborhoods, one person at a time.
Value Statements
We value:
Our settlement house heritage as we build lasting relationships.
The worth and dignity of everyone.
People and their neighborhoods as resources to strengthen our community.
Collaborations that support our mission.
The stewardship provided by Friendly House board, staff, volunteers, donors and participants.
Since 1896, Friendly House has sought to meet the needs of the community. Friendly House is a settlement house founded on the principles of serving the whole family unit. 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.
Generations of Quad City families have found Friendly House to be a haven, a social center, giver of counsel, extender of the helping hand and catalyst to involvement. Friendly House is what the name implies. Whether it was penny movies in the depression era or the current child care programs, the common goal throughout the years is to bring a mutual respect to everyone who enters our doors.
Friendly House continues to offer programs targeting economically challenged individuals and families, providing programs and services for preschool aged children through senior citizens which support our family-based approach to service. While some of the programs have a fee structure that is based on family size and income, none of the programs determine eligibility for service based on income.
Services include:
We are located at:
1221 Myrtle Street
Davenport, IA 52804
563-323-1821
OUR VISION: Friendly House will be a leading center for strengthening neighborhoods, one person at a time.
Value Statements
We value:
Our settlement house heritage as we build lasting relationships.
The worth and dignity of everyone.
People and their neighborhoods as resources to strengthen our community.
Collaborations that support our mission.
The stewardship provided by Friendly House board, staff, volunteers, donors and participants.
Since 1896, Friendly House has sought to meet the needs of the community. Friendly House is a settlement house founded on the principles of serving the whole family unit. 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.
Generations of Quad City families have found Friendly House to be a haven, a social center, giver of counsel, extender of the helping hand and catalyst to involvement. Friendly House is what the name implies. Whether it was penny movies in the depression era or the current child care programs, the common goal throughout the years is to bring a mutual respect to everyone who enters our doors.
Friendly House continues to offer programs targeting economically challenged individuals and families, providing programs and services for preschool aged children through senior citizens which support our family-based approach to service. While some of the programs have a fee structure that is based on family size and income, none of the programs determine eligibility for service based on income.
Services include:
- Youth (Ages 2-12)
- Families
- Seniors
- Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
- Preschool & Childcare Scholarship Programs
We are located at:
1221 Myrtle Street
Davenport, IA 52804
563-323-1821