Crisis management in Rock Island, Illinois

Rock Island Confederate Cemetery Welcome to the Rock Island Confederate Cemetery, a historic site located on Rodman Avenue in Rock Island, Illinois. This cemetery stands as a solemn tribute to the nearly 1,950 Confederate soldiers who perished during their imprisonment at the Rock Island Prison Camp during the Civil War. The cemetery is part of the Rock Island Arsenal, which has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1969.

Rock Island National Cemetery Located at Rodman Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois 61299, the Rock Island National Cemetery serves as a sacred resting place for veterans and their families. Situated within the historic Rock Island Arsenal along the Mississippi River, this cemetery holds a profound historical significance, dating back to its establishment in 1863. Originally designated for Union soldiers who perished while guarding Confederate prisoners, the cemetery has expanded over the years to encompass 66.8 acres, with 53.3 acres developed to honor those who served in various conflicts, including the Civil War, World Wars, Korea, Vietnam, and more recent engagements in the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq.

SAL Community Services' Welcoming Center, located in Rock Island, Illinois, is part of the Illinois Welcoming Center Program, which was established in 2007 to assist immigrants and refugees in accessing state services and community resources. Our center serves as a one-stop human service center, offering comprehensive case management and service coordination in a culturally sensitive manner. We are well-versed in the benefits and services provided by various agencies, and we connect individuals to the appropriate resources through case management or referrals. Additionally, we work to coordinate social services in our community by forming Community Alliances with local service providers. Through community education workshops, we aim to empower immigrants and refugees with the information needed for successful integration. Our goal is to strengthen the human service delivery system for immigrants and refugees, while also building the capacity of immigrant and refugee communities. Visit us at 1609 4th Street or contact us at (309) 764-3724 to learn more about how SAL Community Services is working to enhance thriving communities.