Nondiscrimination Statement
Last Updated: August 2026
Project NOW, Inc. is committed to treating every person with dignity, respect, and fairness and to providing equitable access to our programs, services, activities, and opportunities.
Project NOW does not discriminate in the administration of its programs, services, or activities on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Equal Access to Programs and Services
Project NOW serves individuals and families throughout our community through programs supported by a variety of federal, state, local, and private funding sources.
We are committed to providing eligible individuals with equitable access to programs and services without unlawful discrimination.
Eligibility requirements may vary by program and may include factors established by law, regulation, grant requirements, funding sources, or program guidelines. These legitimate eligibility requirements are applied consistent with applicable nondiscrimination requirements.
Disability Access and Reasonable Accommodations
Project NOW is committed to providing people with disabilities meaningful access to our programs, services, activities, facilities, and information.
Reasonable accommodations and alternative methods of accessing services may be available when needed.
If you need an accommodation to communicate with Project NOW, apply for a program, participate in a service or activity, or access information, please contact us so that we can work with you to identify an appropriate accommodation.
For information about accessibility of the Project NOW website, please see our Accessibility Statement.
Language Assistance
Project NOW recognizes that language should not create an unnecessary barrier to accessing information and services.
Language assistance may be available for individuals who have limited English proficiency or who need assistance communicating with Project NOW.
If you need interpretation, translated information, or other language assistance to understand or access a Project NOW program or service, please contact us.
Availability and methods of language assistance may vary depending on the program, communication, and applicable requirements.
Program-Specific Nondiscrimination Requirements
Because Project NOW administers programs supported by different federal, state, local, and other funding sources, some programs may be subject to additional nondiscrimination notices, protected classifications, accessibility requirements, or complaint procedures.
Where required, those program-specific notices and procedures apply in addition to this agency-wide statement.
Program-specific information may be included on applications, program materials, notices, forms, or other communications provided to participants.
Raising a Concern
If you believe you have experienced discrimination while seeking or receiving a Project NOW program or service, or while participating in a Project NOW activity, you may contact Project NOW to raise your concern.
Please provide as much information as you are comfortable sharing about what occurred so that the concern can be appropriately reviewed.
Contact:
Project NOW, Inc.
1830 2nd Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201
Phone: (309) 793-6391
Email: questions@projectnow.org
Project NOW will review concerns in accordance with applicable policies, program requirements, and laws.
Depending on the program involved, additional complaint or appeal procedures may also be available through the federal, state, or local agency responsible for that program.
Retaliation
Project NOW does not tolerate unlawful retaliation against an individual for raising a good-faith concern about discrimination, requesting an accommodation, or exercising rights protected by applicable law.
Our Commitment
Project NOW’s mission is to strengthen communities by helping people help themselves and one another.
Our vision is a whole community working hand in hand to meet human needs, protect human dignity, and restore hope.
Our commitment to nondiscrimination, accessibility, and meaningful access reflects those principles and our responsibility to serve our community with dignity and respect.