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Clock, Inc.
4102 46th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
Your Time. Your Place. Your Move.
Officially founded in 2018, Clock, Inc. has a mission to provide a safe and accepting space for LGBTQ+ individuals. It was created by Executive Director Chase Norris after he formed an LGBTQ+ youth group for his internship. Since then, Clock, Inc. has moved to a larger building and attained 501c3 status as a nonprofit organization.
Clock, Inc. currently hosts LGBTQ+ community groups within their building. These groups span in age from middle school to adulthood. There are also specific groups for transgender and nonbinary individuals to meet. These community groups serve to connect people who may be feeling alone or who may just need somebody to talk to. The nonprofit also provides LGBTQ+ awareness training sessions and workshops. Different staff members will attend local schools and businesses to educate others on how to create a safer environment for everyone.
Counseling is also available at Clock, Inc. along with an open computer lab, a library, and a free chest binder program. A trans clothing swap is also located in the building, where people can donate clothes and pick out new ones that match their expression of gender.
Hosting engaging events is also an essential part of Clock, Inc. Trivia nights, bingo, drag shows and more are all hosted by their team to interact with the community and fund their efforts for the future.
Because of their status as a nonprofit, Clock, Inc. relies heavily on volunteers and donations to operate. A volunteering form can be found here as well on the website. Donations to the organization can be made here, on the website, through buying merchandise, or participating in fundraising events.
If you or someone you know would like a safe LGBTQ+ friendly space to gather, Clock, Inc.’s doors are always open.
For more information:
Have a question? Contact:
309-558-0956 or info@clockinc.org