Hand in Hand says it was extra important to still hold its annual chili cook-off this year. Author: Katherine Bauer Updated: 8:08 AM CST January 27, 2021
DAVENPORT, Iowa A Quad Cities non-profit says it was crucial to have its annual fundraiser this year. Hand-in-Hand hosts about 15 programs throughout the year for children and adults, with and without disabilities.
CEO Angie Kendall says their annual chili cook-off is a favorite event. Normally there d be thousands of people coming together, sampling bowls of chili and buying raffle tickets for fun prizes. It s a wonderful opportunity for us to engage with our community, to get individuals to understand what we do and be part of the day, she says. It s just become a part of our participants family tradition. It s a part of our tradition. It s the opportunity to shake the hands of those who support our missions and are part of that success and see them face to face.