Building a Safe and Affirming Space for the LGBT+ Community: The Inspiring Journey of Clock, Inc.

In the heart of the Quad Cities, a beacon of hope, acceptance, and community thrives—a place where LGBT+ individuals can find solace, support, and the freedom to be themselves without fear of judgment. This place is Clock, Inc., an LGBT+ Community Center with a mission to reduce the feelings of discrimination and isolation that so many in the LGBT+ community experience.

VISIT Clock, Inc.’s website for additional resources and information.

CLOTHING CLOSET

Clock, Inc is now able to offer individuals access to our Transgender Clothing Closet!

  • Transitioning and/or coming out is hard enough. We want to ensure that individuals have the appropriate clothing that matches their gender identity/expression!
  • All of our clothing has been donated and is at no cost to you!
  • Email us to find a time to come in!

COMMUNITY GROUPS

  • Clock, Inc provides a variety of multi-age & gender community groups, to benefit individuals without any feelings of discrimination or isolation.

COUNSELING

  • We offer individual, couple & family sessions.
  • ​Individuals are able to choose from 30, 45 or 60 minute sessions.

TRAINING

  • Clock, Inc provides educational trainings to help strengthen the knowledge about the individuals identifying in this community.

WORKSHOPS

  • Clock, Inc provides workshops that provide hands on teaching covering a range of topics based on interests of individuals.

LIBRARY

  • Clock, Inc provides access for individuals to ​come to hang out at the center and read books in our library or have the option to check out books to read at home!

COMPUTER LAB

  • Do you need access to a computer for homework, job applications, name change filing, or apartment hunting?
  • Clock, Inc is now able to offer individuals access to our computer lab!

RENT OUR SPACE

  • Need a space for your next birthday party, meeting, photoshoot, graduation party, or family event?
  • Rent out Clock, Inc’s LGBT+ Community Center!

BINDER PROGRAM

  • Clock, Inc is proud to partner with the gender-affirming apparel company gc2b to provide free chest binders to our community!
  • ​​Set up a time to visit Clock, Inc and try on binders. We will help you find the perfect size and style for your unique body type.
By Laura Kestner-Ricketts
Laura Kestner-Ricketts Executive Director, Career and Professional Development