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Dear Parents, We are so excited to invite you to join your daughter in our upcoming activities and meetings! We understand that as parents, you want to be involved in your child's life, and we wholeheartedly encourage that. Your participation not only strengthens the bond between you and your daughter but also enriches our community as a whole. Why Join Us? Build Connections: Engaging in activities together allows you to connect with your daughter and meet other parents, fost

A single volunteer shift can change more than one afternoon. It can help a neighbor get a warm meal, give a student the confidence to keep trying, or turn a group of familiar faces into people who truly look out for one another. That’s the real power of community service. The work matters, of course. Meals get packed. Parks get cleaned. Donations get sorted. Families get support. But something also happens inside the people who show up. Members learn new skills, build friends

If your daughter is curious about Job’s Daughters, you may be wondering what she can expect—and how your family can get involved. Bethel No. 5 of Davenport offers a welcoming, family-oriented environment where girls ages 10–20 can build confidence, develop leadership skills, make lasting friendships, and serve their community. A Safe and Supportive Community Our members are surrounded by caring adult mentors, volunteers, and families who encourage kindness, respect, responsib

A Job's Daughters meeting can feel a little mysterious from the outside. There are robes, officers, formal words, music, and a room set up with care. But once you understand the flow, it starts to look like what it really is: a youth organization where members practice leadership, friendship, service, and public speaking in a structured setting. Job's Daughters International is a Masonic-related organization for young women, traditionally ages 10 to 20. Meetings vary by Bethe

A New Chapter for Girls in the Quad Cities After years of change and growth, Job’s Daughters International Bethel No. 5 is officially reopening its doors in the Quad Cities. Rechartering Bethel No. 5 is more than bringing back a local organization. It means bringing back an opportunity for girls in our community to build confidence, discover their strengths, develop leadership skills, and form friendships that can last a lifetime. For families in Davenport, Bettendorf, and th

Choosing a youth organization is a trust decision. Parents want a place where their daughters can make friends, gain confidence, learn responsibility, and spend time with adults who take mentoring seriously. Job’s Daughters is one option with a long history, a clear set of values, and a strong focus on leadership through service. Job’s Daughters International is a youth organization for girls and young women, traditionally connected with the Masonic family. Local groups are c

Some childhood friendships fade when schedules change, families move, or graduation pulls everyone in new directions. The friendships formed in Job's Daughters often do something different. They grow up with the members. They move from meeting rooms and service projects to college care packages, wedding invitations, baby showers, hard phone calls, and late-night texts that begin with, “Do you remember when?” For many former members, Job's Daughters was never just an activity

Making friends during the teenage years can feel tricky. It is a time of change, growth, and new experiences. I understand how important it is to support your teen daughter as she builds friendships that will help her grow confident and happy. This post shares practical teen friendship tips to guide you and your daughter through this exciting journey. Teen Friendship Tips: Building Connections with Confidence Friendships shape a teen’s world. They provide support, fun, and a

Little Free Libraries have become cherished neighborhood gems, offering free access to books and encouraging a culture of sharing and learning. Recently, a group of local girls took part in collecting and distributing books to these small but powerful community hubs. Their enthusiasm while exploring the diverse collection of books highlights how these libraries bring joy and knowledge to readers of all ages. A Little Free Library stocked with a variety of books, inviting comm