Project Renewal

Project Renewal We empower children and families by acting as a welcoming presence in the neighborhood. We serve kids K-12 at no cost to families. Sr.

PROJECT RENEWAL works with all members of the neighborhood, but since its beginning in 1974 the children have been the primary focus. Concetta Bendicente, PHJC, from Chicago, started Project Renewal with the vision of “presence,” for the children. Residential volunteers have a stabilizing impact in the lives of the children, and their day-to-day love and support enables the sleeping, beautiful Sel

f in each child to awaken. Educating, building self-esteem and affirming each child for his/her individual worth are the paramount goals of Project Renewal. PROJECT RENEWAL's main purpose is to be a positive presence for the children and families in our low-income neighborhood of Davenport. Our service is extended through day-to-day contact with the children through treats, educational and recreational activities through-out the year in Project Renewal’s Afterschool Program and Summer Program, as well as through the live-in staff’s daily presence. PROJECT RENEWAL program activities for children teaches non-violent conflict resolution skills, interpersonal relationships, constructive use of time, appropriate social behaviors, emphasize the importance of a complete education, and foster the growth of love and self-esteem within each child. Through our service and presence we give the children a loving, educational and recreational environment with positive role models in which they can feel safe. PROJECT RENEWAL also serves as an educational training center for persons interested in serving others. Youth groups, college students, church members, boy scouts, retired persons, and people from all walks of life volunteer at Project Renewal. Through one-to-one contact with the children, volunteers gain insight into the root causes of poverty, unemployment, and low self-esteem. Volunteers often feel in their experience they receive more than they give. PROJECT RENEWAL volunteers are a vital ingredient of the Project Renewal family. Notre Dame University students make our site their home and summer service learning experience every year. College students, interns, and staff live in community. Many people from the wider community provide spiritual and financial support. The annual budget is met through direct-appeals, private donations from churches, businesses, families, and small grant awards. It is the concern and moral support of the wider community that encourages Project Renewal volunteers to continue their efforts to help correct the injustices of the inner city, and bring love and dignity to the people of the neighborhood.

06/19/2026

“The time is always right to do what is right.”
-Martin Luther King, Jr.

Nothing like a long day at work… 💤
06/18/2026

Nothing like a long day at work… 💤

A day in the life: today’s shenanigans kicked off with our first week of swimming lessons, pizza for lunch with a side o...
06/15/2026

A day in the life: today’s shenanigans kicked off with our first week of swimming lessons, pizza for lunch with a side of mulberries for dessert, and “biblically accurate beanbag chair” time. 😂😂😂

Wherever we go, there you are - Our Community - thank you for being here for us. 🥰
06/13/2026

Wherever we go, there you are - Our Community - thank you for being here for us. 🥰

Our High School cohort is having a blast at Indiana Dunes National Park for our annual trip!🌲 We completed the 3 Dune Ch...
06/10/2026

Our High School cohort is having a blast at Indiana Dunes National Park for our annual trip!🌲
We completed the 3 Dune Challenge, adventured our way through trails and beaches and kicked back at the beach house. 🌞
The fun is only just beginning! 🏖️

St. Ambrose University Alumni please join us...
06/06/2026

St. Ambrose University Alumni please join us...

Success.
06/05/2026

Success.

Ready, Set, Grow...Summer 2026, we're going for it!
06/04/2026

Ready, Set, Grow...Summer 2026, we're going for it!

Lunch @ Sr. Concetta Park, located at West 6th and Warren Streets, M-F, June 8 - July 31 at 12:...
05/29/2026

Lunch @ Sr. Concetta Park, located at West 6th and Warren Streets,
M-F, June 8 - July 31 at 12:50 p.m.

🥪 Free summer meals are back at DCSD! 🍎 From June 8–July 31, kids ages 1–18 can enjoy FREE breakfast and lunch at locations across Davenport all summer long!

📍 View meal locations and menus👉 https://bit.ly/3ZR4Sw7

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906 W 5th Street
Davenport, IA
52802

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+15633240800

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