The Project of the Quad Cities

11/30/2025

Can you believe we're just ONE WEEK away from this year's Red Ribbon Ball?! A great way to spend time snowed in today is by purchasing your tickets!

See amazing drag performers including Mistress Isabelle Brooks from RuPaul's Drag Race, the ever-so elegant Anjila Cavalier, and the fantastic bearded queen Lumber Jill! Plus a jaw-dropping burlesque show from Illuminaughties Burlesque!

✨ Grab your finest leather & lace and join us on Dec. 6. Get your tickets now: tpqc.org/rrb ✨

11/28/2025

Love Your Health: A World AIDS Day Wellness Event

Join us at Muscatine Community College on Tuesday, December 2nd for a wellness fair with free resources, educational sessions, refreshments, and more.

We'll have free and confidential testing for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and hepatitis C.

Pre-register or walk in!
eicc.edu/stitestingform

11/27/2025

However you plan on getting stuffed this Thanksgiving, know that The Project is here for post-meal care!

tpqc.org/gettested 🦃 🧡

11/26/2025

If you're looking for a safe, affirming place this Thanksgiving--consider joining our friends at Clock, Inc LGBT+ Community Center for solidarity, community, and joy! 🦃🤎

🍁 It's Clocksgiving Week! 🍁

This Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, November 27th, we will be open from 12pm - 3pm for an afternoon of food, festivities, and fun!
Pie! Sign up to bring pie, or honestly anything but no one has signed up for pie yet?! Bring any dish to share, or just come for vibes, and enjoy a delicious spread from friends and neighbors. Coming together in gratitude and celebrating the warmth of our community.

This meal is provided at no cost and is open to everyone in the community. Invite everyone!

Sign up here ⬇️
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOnOFpBEh-Cv-Rv1Ap4nqHCcbXYUyF5gERYHg79s8Qlv59tw/viewform?fbclid=IwdGRjcAORuWdjbGNrA5G5YWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHhHQAZMuXM9UsxqbDhdGRZigcDe_SoCadVj7zIk2_-LjeYSejNB1sXq87oH8_aem_GEWxa8Uz1YULt2CmllGiUg

11/25/2025

We're 11 days out from the Red Ribbon Ball, folx. This is not a drill!

Today we're taking a moment to thank Fredrikson for being a Bronze sponsor for the Red Ribbon Ball. The Red Ribbon Ball is a yearly fundraiser that’s vital to sustaining our ability to serve our community through affirming care and support. Get your tickets today at tpqc.org/rrb

Learn more about Fredrikson at https://www.fredlaw.com/

11/25/2025

We know Mary Quite Contrary's House of Burlesque will deliver a jaw-dropping performance at this year's Red Ribbon Ball After Dark! Join us for an evening of stunning drag & burlesque performances plus delicious, HOT pizza from our friends at LoPiez!

Get your tickets now to After Dark: https://givebutter.com/VnQG7o

11/24/2025

Hi folx!

The Project of the Quad Cities will be closed for Thanksgiving this Thursday and Friday, 11/27 and 11/28.

Have a safe holiday, all!

11/24/2025

It's giving contrast, community, and class 🌹🖤

Sinclaire Snaps is here to remind you that tickets to this year's Red Ribbon Ball are selling fast, so get yours now at tpqc.org/rrb

11/21/2025

Before you butter your biscuit, get tested! 🧈🦃

tpqc.org/std

STD/HIV Testing STIs are infections that are passed from one person to another during vaginal, a**l, and oral s*x. They’re really common, and lots of people who have them do not have any symptoms.STIs can be dangerous, but thankfully most can be treated. Getting tested at The Project is the first ...

11/20/2025

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance.

We’re holding space for the trans lives taken by violence, and we’re standing with our trans family in grief, love, and action.

This day is heavy, but it’s also a reminder that we will continue to fight for equality because every single person deserves to feel safe, affirmed, and protected.

Here’s what local organizations are support and advocate for trans folx that you can join today:

✨ Clock, Inc LGBT+ Community Center and are hosting their monthly Pride Night tonight beginning at They'll have resources, information about the trans lives we have lost this year, and have Free Mom Hugs there with snacks.

✨ and .augie will be gathering at The Brew tonight at 4 PM

✨ Affirming Congregations of the QC will be having a Candlelight Vigil at 7 PM at the Church of Peace UCC

If you know of other events taking place, please feel free to comment them below.

11/19/2025

Thank you to Knu Health for being a Gold sponsor for our Red Ribbon Ball!

The Red Ribbon Ball is a yearly fundraiser that’s vital to sustaining our ability to serve our community through affirming care and support.

What are you waiting for? Get your tickets and start planning your outfit now ✨
https://www.tpqc.org/rrb