A documentary focusing on Quad Cities social innovation and entrepreneurship will make its premiere at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Putnam Museum & Science Center in Davenport.
Argrow’s House is leading and sponsoring the effort to bring all social enterprises together through a documentary film.Â
It also will be shown on rotation daily at Argrow’s new cafe and community facility. It is at 3811 Harrison St., Davenport, the nonprofit said in a news release.
The documentary was developed to shine a spotlight on how organizations are helping individuals heal, grow and thrive. They include Argrow’s House, Autistic & Loved, The Arc of the Quad Cities, Nest Cafe, Tapestry Farms, Transitions Mental Health, and One EightyÂ
The film showcases how social innovation is impactful in the community and how we can come together to make a difference.
The Putnam Museum event is free and open to the public, but seats are limited. Those interested in getting a ticket should do so here.
Argrow’s House of Healing and Hope is a safe space – created by Kit Ford – where free services are offered daily for women healing from violence and abuse. It is also a bath and body social enterprise. There women healing from abuse create beautiful products that provide a living.
Over the past seven years, Argrow’s House has served hundreds of women and children healing from violence. The organization has employed survivors, offered monthly domestic violence support groups, art therapy, food programs, therapeutic animal support and yoga. It also has provided a residence for women and children survivors of violence.
