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Rockford mom named CNN Hero for creating wish-granting charity for young adults ...

September 22, 2023 @ 3:59 pm
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A Rockford mom who has created a legacy of generosity in honor...
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'It is a crisis': United Way launches campaign to improve Winnebago County's low...

September 7, 2023 @ 1:20 pm
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — United Way of Rock River Valley has partnered with more than 30...
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Fundraising effort underway as need increases at Rockford food pantries

August 7, 2023 @ 12:23 pm
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A fundraising effort is underway to support nine local food pantries as...
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Fundraising effort underway as need increases at Rockford food pantries

August 7, 2023 @ 12:23 pm
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A fundraising effort is underway to support nine local food pantries as...
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Donations keep Rockford nonprofit afloat after it was at risk of losing the spac...

July 27, 2023 @ 6:00 am
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A grassroots nonprofit that was at risk of losing the space where...
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Northwest Community Center in Rockford names new executive director

July 25, 2023 @ 10:15 am
From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Northwest Community Center has named Nichol Fricks as its new executive director....
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After a year with record crashes, nonprofit turns focus from beauty to safety at...

July 4, 2023 @ 12:32 pm
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A nonprofit that has worked to beautify the roundabout at North Main...
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Junior League of Rockford names new president, first Black woman to serve in the...

June 5, 2023 @ 1:47 pm
Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Junior League of Rockford has inducted Leslie Luther as the nonprofit’s 93rd president, and...
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New nonprofit brings in Top Gun to honor Rockford's brightest diamonds

May 5, 2023 @ 11:38 am
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A newly formed nonprofit designed to celebrate excellence in the Rockford region...
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Community Foundation of Northern Illinois to award $430K in scholarships this ye...

May 3, 2023 @ 12:33 pm
From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois will award $429,677 in scholarships to...
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Downtown Rockford art collaborative changes name, reforms as nonprofit

February 14, 2023 @ 9:14 am
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our Newsletter ROCKFORD — A downtown gallery and collaborative arts studio has reformed as a nonprofit and...
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Carpenter's Corner thrift store to open in March in former Rural Oaks Schnucks

February 10, 2023 @ 6:00 am
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Carpenter’s Place has set an opening date for its new thrift store...
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In Youth We Trust Council awards funding to three youth-led projects

February 9, 2023 @ 1:08 pm
From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois’ In Youth We Trust Council has...
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Grassroots food bank in Rockford at risk of losing its space without fast fundra...

February 6, 2023 @ 6:00 am
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A grassroots food bank on the city’s northwest side is making a...
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Rock House Kids meets fundraising goal, prepares to go forward with expansion

January 30, 2023 @ 5:35 pm
By Steve Summers and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rock House Kids has received a $250,000 state grant...
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Midland States Bank grants $20K to Think Big business development initiative

January 23, 2023 @ 12:29 pm
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Midland States Bank has contributed $20,000 to support Think Big, a new...
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3 new service organizations occupy United Way Strong Neighborhood House in Mache...

January 13, 2023 @ 6:00 am
From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — Three nonprofits that offer help ranging from education assistance to mental...
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New CollabLab aims to embed culture of collaboration across Rockford region's no...

December 15, 2022 @ 6:00 am
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The region’s latest effort to tackle the social challenges our community faces...
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Mercyhealth employees pay it forward by giving their holiday feasts to Rock Rive...

December 14, 2022 @ 3:53 pm
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Dozens of Mercyhealth employees opted to pay their holiday gift from the...
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OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford packs 30K meals for Kids Around the...

December 13, 2022 @ 3:41 pm
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center employees set out to pack 30,000...
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Nik's Wish hires first-ever employee, a milestone in the Rockford nonprofit's gr...

December 13, 2022 @ 10:27 am
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Nikolas Ritschel Foundation has hired Tammy English to serve as its...
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'A blessing in a season of need': Rockford nonprofit delivers super Christmas to...

December 7, 2022 @ 7:39 pm
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — It’s a Christmas tradition for kids to get gifts from a man...
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United Way of Rock River Valley names new director of community impact

November 30, 2022 @ 1:59 pm
From news release Get our mobile app ROCKFORD —  United Way of Rock River Valley has hired Cornell Bondurant to serve as its new...
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Rockford-area nonprofits show resilience after pandemic, remain 'optimistic' des...

November 11, 2022 @ 6:30 am
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The majority of nonprofit organizations in the region have an optimistic financial outlook...
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'Changing lives': Program that helps students with disabilities land jobs celebr...

October 25, 2022 @ 3:31 pm
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A program that helps students with disabilities navigate their way into the workforce...
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'It could really change the entire culture': Movement aims to create sense of be...

October 18, 2022 @ 12:38 pm
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — There’s a movement developing in the city that sets out to break down...
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Nonprofit that keeps Rockford roundabout blooming to honor veterans faces financ...

October 11, 2022 @ 6:05 am
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A nonprofit that works to show appreciation and support for veterans year-round...
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'The need is ever-increasing': Rockford area food pantries serving 68% more peop...

July 26, 2022 @ 6:15 am
By Kevin Haas and Steve Summers Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Food pantries here have seen an influx of need this...
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'Building complete men': NIU football players volunteer with Rockford Habitat fo...

June 15, 2022 @ 12:33 pm
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Football players from Northern Illinois University took over a nonprofit’s home construction site...
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Rockford small business development center aims to 'make history for our minorit...

May 24, 2022 @ 5:40 am
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — If Duntai Mathews and Sheila Hill see their vision come to fruition, a...
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Rising prices, inflation means Rock House Kids needs more fundraising for expans...

May 5, 2022 @ 3:21 pm
From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Rock House Kids announced on Thursday that it has met its initial fundraising...
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Community Foundation awards scholarships to 140 students worth nearly $373K

May 3, 2022 @ 12:36 pm
From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois has awarded 140 students scholarships worth $372,651....
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Longtime Rockford Boys & Girls Club leader named to Hall of Fame

April 20, 2022 @ 5:30 am
From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The longtime leader of the Boys & Girls Club of Rockford was honored...
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Longtime Rockford Boys & Girls Club leader named to Hall of Fame

April 20, 2022 @ 5:30 am
From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The longtime leader of the Boys & Girls Club of Rockford was honored...
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Want to start a nonprofit in Rockford? This new series can help

March 23, 2022 @ 6:00 am
From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The city of Rockford and Get Connected 815 are partnering to help new...
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New program teaches Rockford youth small engine repair; mentors wanted

March 8, 2022 @ 6:00 am
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A new program from the nonprofit Jeremiah Development will teach teenagers how to...
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United Way of Rock River Valley hires new director of development

March 3, 2022 @ 10:02 am
From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — United Way of Rock River Valley has hired Octavia Williams as its new...
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Rock Valley Credit Union kicks off 12 Days of Giving with puppy love

December 2, 2021 @ 4:41 pm
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — Rock Valley Credit Union kicked off a campaign to donate $20,000 to...
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25 Days Of Caring: Day 1 - Oscar Mike Foundation

November 26, 2021 @ 6:00 am
By Stacey Jones Rock River Current Get our newsletter MARENGO — The Oscar Mike Foundation offers a variety of programs for injured veterans here...
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5 Local Youth Organizations Awarded Nearly $20K in Grants

February 4, 2021 @ 11:28 am
In Youth We Trust, the youth philanthropy program of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, has announced the recipients of the 2021 IYWT Adult/Nonprofit...
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