From the Democratic Republic of Congo to Syria, our nation—including the people of the Quad-Cities—has welcomed people who so desperately needed refuge from the life-threatening conditions in their home countries. The need is greater now than ever before as the United Nations estimates 2.9 million people will be in need of resettlement in 2025.

At Tapestry Farms, we embrace a social enterprise model that combines the principles of social entrepreneurship with direct service to refugees in the Quad Cities. This approach allows us to not only provide essential support to families resettling in our community, but also to build a sustainable, community-driven organization that reinvests in both people and the land.

This summer Tapestry Farms families are learning language skills and building community. Three times a week for six weeks, two dozen students—adults, teenagers, and children with five different languages between them—faithfully gather to study English in an encouraging, welcoming environment.

When you visit the QC Farmers’ Market this summer, you’ll find that Tapestry Farms is a proud vendor selling fresh produce grown locally in support of new members of the Quad Cities community.