Name: Ready by 5 THRIVE: Women United Luncheon
Start: 2025-09-17T11:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-17T13:00:00-05:00
Location: Rhythm City Event Center

Join us for Ready by 5 THRIVE: Women United luncheon – because at United Way Quad Cities, we believe that when women lead with purpose, communities rise.
This year’s event shines a light on the unstoppable power of women to shape a brighter future—starting in the earliest years of a child’s life.
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Ronald F. Ferguson as the keynote speaker. Dr. Ferguson is an economist turned early childhood visionary and founder of The Basics—a national movement changing how communities show up for families during their child’s most critical years.
In addition, hear from a guest panel of local women – each playing a vital role in helping children thrive. From the doctor’s office to the classroom, from the boardroom to the kitchen table, these inspiring women will share stories and wisdom about what it takes to support families and build a future where every child is Ready by 5.
Proceeds from the event support Ready by 5, our parent engagement initiative that equips families with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to support their child’s learning from day one. Because when parents thrive, kids do too.