DAVENPORT, Iowa — Argrow’s House of Healing and Hope and Autistic & Loved, will celebrate the grand openings of their new spaces in Davenport on Wednesday, December 4th.
Both events will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 3811 Harrison St, Suite 100 and Suite 200.
“This is a huge milestone for Argrow’s House,” said Dr. Kit Ford, founder and owner of the organization. “This new space will serve as a center for social innovation, supporting education and collaboration for enterprises that focus on social justice and helping marginalized communities in the Quad Cities region.”
Argrow's House is a nonprofit dedicated to women healing from abuse. In this new space, the organization will expand its efforts into a cafe, run by the women it serves. There will also be a gift-shop, featuring handmade bath and body products, along with a a social innovation hub showcasing a documentary on several Quad City nonprofits.
In the same building, Autistic & Loved is opening its new store and sensory gym.
“We’re so excited to open our sensory gym, a place where children with autism can simply be themselves, and where their families can access the resources they need,” said Dr. Ford. “This gym is just one of many ways we are meeting the growing demand for services and products that support children with sensory needs.”
The gym will feature equipment tailored to children with sensory needs, creating a safe, welcoming space for children with autism and their families. The facility will also include a sensory chill room and a green house. Space will also be available for therapists to provide specialized services to Autistic & Loved members.
Autistic & Loved was founded by Dr. Ford after she recognized a gap in resources for children with autism in the community. The organization initially began by offering FDA-approved products for children with autism and has since expanded to provide a full range of services and a sense of belonging for children and families affected by autism.
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