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From Our RHK Executive Director: Remember Why
This past month all staff, board members, and volunteers have been reading, “Worth Seeing” by Amy L. Williams. The book discusses the...

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Jun 30, 20254 min read


RHK Volunteer Spotlight - Remembering Richard Tempel
“Mr. Rich” served in our evening program for more than 10 years. In 2014, he and his wife, Janel heard about the need for volunteers at RHK to come and share Christ’s love with our kids and they decided to do just that together.

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Jun 30, 20251 min read


RHK Awarded Two Grants
RHK is blessed to receive two grants recently. The first is a $2,500 grant from the Rockford Cosmopolitan Club to help cover costs to upgrade our security cameras, helping to better ensure the safety of our kids when they are here.
The second is a generous grant from the Rockford Park District. We received vouchers worth $2,350 which make it possible for us to take our kids on field trips this summer to locations like Alpine pool, the Discovery Center, Lockwood Park, and M

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Jun 30, 20251 min read




Congratulations to Our Newest RHK Scholarship Recipient
Please join us in congratulating our newest scholarship winner! Our Executive Director, Dee Lacny, was beyond proud to present a $1,000...

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Jun 26, 20251 min read


RHK Kicks Off the Summer at Lockwood Park
Summer at RHK officially begins with our annual field trip to Lockwood Park. Even though this year's outing was one of the hottest we've...

Rock House Kids
Jun 25, 20251 min read


RHK Needs Carts - Special Wish List
It's Wish List Wednesday and we have a special request to make. RHK needs THREE Rubbermaid Flat-handled Utility carts (two-shelves). If...

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Jun 24, 20251 min read




RHK Volunteer Shares Her "Why"
Lisa Bubela shares how volunteering at RHK has impacted her life.

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Jun 17, 20251 min read


RHK June Bike Giveaway
Some of our kids/teens received new wheels this past week! We keep a list of all our kids who need bikes, then draw names to see who will...

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Jun 16, 20251 min read










RHK Volunteer Spotlight - Steve Williams
One of my favorite memories was when the kids came to my church for a Christmas Party. At the end of the night, we had a dance party. I had the best time dancing with one of the kids. It was so much fun and sealed the deal for me to volunteer at RHK. Another favorite memory was seeing some of the kids get baptized. Watching their faces light up with excitement was priceless. The kids keep me coming back. I enjoy the relationships I have made with them and learn a lot from the

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May 31, 20252 min read


The RHK June 2025 Wish List is Here
School’s out! Time to gather the items our kids will need this summer. Your gifts make it possible for us to provide the little things most of take for granted will be there.

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May 31, 20251 min read


RHK Has a New Webstore!
Now you can order RHK gear for yourself (and your family and friends!) to wear and show your support for our kids. Plus, 20% of every purchased will be donated back to RHK to help continue the work.

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May 31, 20251 min read


RHK Big Eats Tour - June 2025
Red Robin is famous for their amazing gourmet burgers and bottomless steak fries. They also have a big heart for the Rockford community. We are very excited they will be hosting our RHK Big Eats Tour on Thursday, June 26.

Rock House Kids
May 31, 20251 min read


From Our RHK Executive Director: Promotion Time
June is our promotion month. June is when our Solid Ground kids and teens move up to their next school grade and begin adjusting to the new challenges that come with it.
This can be a scary time for some of them.

Rock House Kids
May 31, 20253 min read


RHK Staff Help Beautify our Neighborhood
Last weekend RHK staffers - Corie and Kayla, joined in with the Midtown District by participating in their Adopt-a-planter project. Along with 11th district Alderman Jamie Salgado, Samantha Bentley- with Dharma Foundation and Broadway Reimagined, and others from the association. the group planted colored flowers in the large planters that line our 7th Street.

Rock House Kids
May 28, 20251 min read
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