Churches United of the Quad City Area serves hundreds of thousands of local  residents each year.
        Our Mission: Bringing together an ecumenical coalition of Quad City area churches to help feed the hungry and offer emergency assistance to those in crisis.
      Vision Statement:  To build  a community where all member churches work together in harmony in service to  God by helping those in need.
        Statement of Values:  
        
          - Conduct  the ministries of Churches United with integrity and transparency at all times
- Assist  those in need with the compassion and dignity they deserve
- Foster a  culture of cooperation, communication and team work between member churches,  the Churches United staff and the Board of Directors
-  Recognize  the importance of each member church to the Churches United ministries
- Be open to  new ideas, partnerships and relationships including collaborations with other  agencies, organizations and ministries.
 
Focus Points:  
        
          - Emergency  Assistance – Providing assistance for rent and utilities to persons in an  urgent crisis situation.  Providing  counseling and access to other agencies if the client so needs.
- Hunger –  Finding the most effective and efficient way to provide food to those who are  hungry.
        
        
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