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.
Read MoreAt 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreWe are excited to share a special video with you that was released this week by Deere & Co. featuring the people and work of Tapestry Farms.
Read MoreOn a beautiful day in May, five kids from Syria and I hopped onto a giant teeter totter in Des Moines. The kids had just finished an appointment, and noticed a park across the street.
Read MoreGather together in joy and love - enjoy a casual evening of food, drinks, music, and a silent auction. A special guest will share a story of refuge in the Quad Cities.
Read More"Refugees are forced to seek safety elsewhere because home, forever soul-filled and memory-rich, is no longer safe. For refugees, exile is the solution to the problem of death."
Read MoreDiya Abdo, founder of Every Campus a Refuge | Thursday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m. | Rogalski Center Ballroom, St. Ambrose University | Free and open to the public
Read MoreWe are hiring! Tapestry Farms seeks a year-round community navigator to lead our seasonal vegetable urban farm system and mentor refugee youth and young adults.
Read MoreIn partnership with the Deere Foundation, Freight Farms, the city of Rock Island, and the Quad City Botanical Center, Tapestry Farms announces a significant expansion of our food-growing capabilities for 2024 and beyond.
Read MoreOur most important aspiration is that all of the people of Tapestry Farms believe they are supported and cared for. We hope that kindness and perseverance are the languages of Tapestry Farms.
Read MoreAs we start year number seven of Tapestry Farms, we have some wonderful things happening that I hope will encourage you to continue supporting our work.
Read MoreVery few things make us happier here at Tapestry Farms than when people with limited financial resources are able to easily access fresh, locally grown produce that they love to eat - for free.
Read MoreEleven crews, about 100 people, planted, planted, and planted some more this spring. Thank you for helping get our crops in the ground!
Read MoreA beautiful setting, an inspiring story, good food, and opportunity to give - Spring Fling is Friday, May 5, 7-10 p.m. at the QC Botanical Center. Purchase your tickets, become a sponsor, volunteer, or donate today.
Read MoreMore than 200 organizations, including Tapestry Farms, signaled their support for the Welcome Corps, a new U.S. program to privately sponsor refugees.
Read MoreWe believe that in building the welcoming infrastructure of the Quad Cities with and for refugees and immigrants, our community will become stronger for all.
Read MoreOne day earlier this fall, a mom and her three teenage daughters arrived at The Cottage, our new space on the Annie Wittenmyer campus in Davenport. We were all so, so happy to see them - we hugged and took absolute delight in their presence.
Read MoreWe have a new home. To celebrate, we are hosting an open house on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 4-7 p.m.
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