Soles For Children Helps Quad Cities Kids as Rising Costs Put Pressure on FamiliesROCK ISLAND, Illinois– Aug. 7, 2026 – As families continue to feel the impact of rising costs, local nonprofit Soles For Children is preparing to provide free winter essentials to nearly 1,100 children during two community events in September.The annual Shoes and Coat Giveaway will take place Sunday, Sept. 20, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 630 9th Street, Rock Island, followed by a
