Welcome to P.U.N.C.H.
(People Uniting Neighbors and Churches)
We are happy you are visiting our website. We hope you will find helpful information and join us at our community events. If you have any questions or comments see the contact form at the bottom of this page.
Gallery
2024 Easter
Egg Hunt
2024 Blessing
Box Drive
Coming Soon
2024 Community
Gardens
Community Services
Every Saturday morning at JB Young Center - Blessing Box Items are distributed on a rotating basis.
One week - Laundry
One week - Cleaning
One week - Hygiene
One week - Paper products
Distribution is from:
8 am to 9 am
JB Young - 1702 N Main Street
PUNCH Info and Games
On June 15, 2024 there will be another celebration of the Juneteenth in LeClaire Park.
Watch here for more information as we receive it.
Salvation Army Food Pantry and Assistance Programs
Salvation Army is a partner with PUNCH Group. We help support their programs and they lend us volunteers for our events. They are located at
100 Kirkwood Boulevard in Davenport. Need food or other assistance visit them. They provide Hope everyday.
The Center
The Center has many programs available:
Food Pantry
Thrift Center with clothing and household items.
Free Breakfast and Lunch Monday through Friday
Counseling
Many other services and programs. Stop by between 9 am and 2 pm Monday-Friday.
About PUNCH
People Uniting Neighbors and Churches
Who is PUNCH?
We are the people of the Hilltop Neighborhood Churches that care about our neighbors and neighborhood. Thank you for taking the time to become acquainted with our ministries.
PUNCH is a neighborhood ministry of the churches of the Davenport Hilltop. Working together to make this a better place to live and work.
You can call (563)323-4435 to listen to a daily devotional and leave us a message or request for assistance anytime.
Our Logo
Our symbol is the Cross in front of the pineapple. The pineapple is the symbol of hospitality and that is the type of neighborhood we hope to create – one of friendliness and hospitality.
Community Events 2024
Free Produce and Herbs at the Community Gardens
We also have a community garden located on Third Missionary Baptist Property located on 14th & Harrison.
Community Gardens for 2024 are located at
1401 North Perry Street (Behind First Baptist off 14th or 15th Street)
If you would like to help plant call (563)323-2765.
If you have any questions about the garden feel free to call or send your information and question through our contact form at the bottom of the page.
Upcoming Events in 2024
June 2024 - Juneteenth Celebration down on the levee at LeClaire Park - Saturday, June 15 from 11 am to 4 pm
July 27, 2024 - BIX Fest at The Center parking lot - Brass Band and treats shared with spectators during race. This is the 50th Annual BIX Race
August - September 2024 - Memorial to the Lost Display - to remember and honor those lost in our community to violence. At the end of the moving display a remembrance celebration will be held at The Center.
Many other programs and events will be upcoming and promoted on our website so please check back often so you do not miss out.
Memorial to the Lost 2024
Shirts will be at these locations:
August 3 First Presbyterian Church - 1702 Iowa St.
August 17 Rock Church – 510 E. 15th St.
August 24 Third Missionary Baptist Church - 222 W. 14th St.
August 31 First Baptist Church of Davenport - 1401 Perry St.
September 7 Sacred Heart Cathedral – 422 E. 10th St.
September 14 Trinity Episcopal Cathedral - 121 W. 12th St.
September 21 Bethel AME Church - 323 W. 11th St.
September 28 St. John’s United Methodist Church - 109 E. 14th St.
Moved on each Saturday at 9:30 am from church to next church with a devotional
and prayer at 10 am.
Please join us for a Day of Remembrance at The Center, 1411 Brady St. on Sunday, October 6 at 1:00 p.m. We will spend time remembering and honoring our loved ones, and supporting each
COMMUNITY -
OUR PUNCH LEADERS
WORK AND PLAY TOGETHER
PASTOR JEFF FROM ST. JOHN'S UNITED METHODIST / PUNCH SECRETARY AND FRANK HOLLEY LEADER FROM THIRD MISSIONARY BAPTIST / PUNCH PRESIDENT - PLAYED GOLF TOGETHER TO STRENGTH THOSE BONDS OF COMMUNITY AND WORKING TOGETHER ON THE HILLTOP IN DAVENPORT.
