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Rockford Rescue Mission’s 50 Years of Changing Lives
For nearly half a century, it’s helped people who have nowhere else to turn. Jim Killam explores this ministry that embraces and acts on the words of Jesus Christ, and explains the rich history of this...
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Rockford Rescue Mission Thrift Store Rescues, Recovers, Restores
Fulfilling its mission to restore a broken world, the Rescue Mission’s latest project is helping those in need and benefitting a neighborhood. Step inside this unique thrift shop. John Anderson, a...
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Rockford’s Future: How Young Professionals Fit In
Who are young professionals, what do they enjoy, and what does the Rockford region offer them? Find out how our community caters to this demographic, and why a healthy future depends on them. Young...
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Events @ a Glance: Mind & Spirit Calendar
There’s so much to do in our region! Here’s a look at upcoming lectures and educational enrichment. April Basket Making Workshop April 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Anne Johnson and the Sinnissippi Basket Guild...
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Restoration Café: New Drive-Thru Energizes Downtown
Learn how this west-side Rockford restaurant is making life easier and more efficient for coffee lovers, all while improving the lives of its workers. The new drive-thru at Restoration Cafe is open...
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How YMCA Helps to Strengthen Communities
The YMCA may be best known for its gym equipment and exercise facilities, but that’s just the beginning of this community-building organization. Discover how the Y continues to impact the region,...
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Rockford Remade Helps Those In Need
The Rockford Rescue Mission’s latest project shares a unique collection of items made by a special group of women. Learn about these women’s stories and find out what’s in this unique store. Women in...
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Restoration Café: Serving Food and Coffee for a Cause
This cozy hangout on Rockford’s west side encompasses more than a great cup of coffee and a sandwich. Find out how every purchase can help Rockford Rescue Mission residents. Restoration Café serves to...
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Know Your Neighbors: Shamika Williams is ‘A Real Blessing’
This mom and mentor is on a mission to help teenage girls overcome poverty and personal struggle. Learn about her own obstacles and how they led her to prepare local, at-risk girls for success in life....
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Ways You Can Volunteer in Our Region
There are numerous ways to help others in our community. Browse the following organizations to see if you’re familiar with the many volunteering opportunities in our region. We’re all busy people...
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Rescue Mission Opens Nettie’s Mercantile
Nettie’s Mercantile gives all of its proceeds back to the Rockford Rescue Mission, which provides free, long-term treatment to people in the area. A combination of the Rockford Rescue Mission’s cafe...
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Northwest Quarterly’s 2021 Guide to Regional Schools
Our children can live a prosperous life in the Rockford area, and it’s their quality education that will propel them to success. Here, Northwest Quarterly profiles area schools to assist parents in...
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