We had a visit from the Burpee Reptile Outreach team back in June and our kids got to learn all about reptiles.

We laced up for some serious fun last Wednesday at Skateland - Rockford ! Some of our kids experienced a few falls at first, but got the hang of it and are excited to return again.

Huzzah! We had a blast last week at Medieval Times.

Our middle school teens just finished up a 10-week program called “Too Good for Drugs.”

These are just a few exciting things happening lately. But the biggest news happened when someone from Rockford Ridge (formerly known as Concord Commons), a housing development on the west side of Rockford, reached out to us. They asked if we would be interested in having an RHK site on their property. I have learned - when God opens a door, we need to walk through it.

What stood out the most for the group though, was how they saw God at work. They were challenged by their chapel speaker to "take of their masks" - remove the guard they put up to keep people from seeing them for who they are and just be real with each other.

We want to thank all those who came out to the RHK Art Auction and Townhall meeting last Friday. The art pieces our kids made raised $420 for the Broadway Food Pantry. Plus, The Dharma Foundation matched it 100%, for a total of $840. What a blessing!

Way to go, Rockford IceHogs ! On Sunday, our teens helped cheer on the team to a 4-1 win over the Grand Rapid Griffins at the BMO Center. They had a great time, and of course, no game is complete without taking some selfies with Hammy. Let's go Hogs!

Last December, at our Annual Wrapping Party, the Kiwanis Club of Rockford presented RHK with a special gift - a new cotton candy machine!

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, what better time for the teens to have an event night?

Many kids who come to RHK just want to be seen. They want to know someone at RHK cares about them. They light up when you call them by their name. It matters to them.

Several of our RHK teens were invited by the Burpee Museum to serve as members of a Burpee Youth Board.

He also shared from his own experience as a former gang member who found new life in Christ and now ministers to others by teaching them the truths found in the transformational power of God's Word. His message was honest, convicting, and filled with the love and grace of the Holy Spirit.

Every month during the winter, our kids and teens get to pick out a new blanket to take home with them.

Rain, shine, cold or snow, no matter how harsh the weather, Jeff is there to greet the kids when they arrive. He helps them cross the street safely, and keeps an eye out for any unsafe activity nearby.

What a great time celebrating all of our RHK holiday traditions throughout December. Plus, a local church generously decided they wanted to make sure the siblings of our kids who don’t attend RHK also received gifts this year. Incredible! So, we had a record number of gifts to wrap at our Annual RHK Wrapping Party. It was no problem though. As always, many in the community came and made sure each and every gift was wrapped and ready for the kids to open. What a fun day! The b

It's the highlight of our year at RHK. The kids (and adults, too) look forward to celebrating Christmas together before everyone heads off on Christmas break. This year was no exception.

Each November, our teens head to Williams Tree Farm to pick out the perfect Christmas tree. They cut down the tree and spend some time enjoying the animals and other attractions on the farm. They they bring the tree back to RHK to enjoy a tree-trimming party - kicking off the holiday season for everyone at RHK. RHK Teens visit Williams Tree Farm

Big thanks going out to Bucciferro Family McDonald's for providing dinner for our kiddos this past Wednesday night. We had a last minute cancelation and they stepped up in a big way to make sure they received a hot meal. As you can tell by the big smiles, the kids were slightly excited when they found out what was for dinner that night.