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Let's Celebrate!
Have you made your reservations for our annual Streets & Sweets Fundraiser dinner yet? There is still time! The reservation deadline has...

Rock House Kids
Aug 31, 20241 min read


From Our Executive Director: Growing Pains
Summer activities are over. The kids are back in school, and Rock House Kids is back to a “normal” routine. Summer 2024 was like no...

Rock House Kids
Aug 31, 20243 min read




Throwback Thursday: Riding the RHK Van - 2019
Rock House Kids is celebrating 25 years of ministry to Rockford's inner-city kids in 2024! Reliable transportation is not a given for...

Rock House Kids
Aug 28, 20241 min read


Throwback Thursday: Classroom Hallway Construction 2007
Rock House Kids is celebrating 25 years of ministry to Rockford's inner-city kids in 2024! Volunteers make all the difference at RHK!...

Rock House Kids
Aug 21, 20241 min read


National Night Out
National Night Out at the Rockford City Market was a big hit with our teens last week. With so many different booths and activities,...

Rock House Kids
Aug 15, 20241 min read


Throwback Thursday: Backpack Giveaway 2009
Rock House Kids is celebrating 25 years of ministry to Rockford's inner-city kids in 2024! At RHK, many of the families we serve do not...

Rock House Kids
Aug 14, 20241 min read


Aaron's Wednesday Morning Forecast - from Rock House Kids
https://www.wifr.com/2024/08/14/aarons-wednesday-morning-forecast/

Rock House Kids
Aug 13, 20241 min read


Rock House Kids opens new expansion, including gym and teen area (WTVO Eyewitness News)
https://www.mystateline.com/video/rock-house-kids-opens-new-expansion-including-gym-and-teen-area/9940270/

Rock House Kids
Aug 9, 20241 min read


Rock House Kids Unveils Better, Brighter New Space For Youth To Play And Learn (Kevin Haas - Rock River Current)
https://www.rockrivercurrent.com/2024/08/09/rock-house-kids-unveils-better-brighter-new-space-for-youth-to-play-and-learn/?fbclid=IwY2xja...

Rock House Kids
Aug 8, 20241 min read


Rock House Kids opens new gym, teen center on Rockford’s east side (Lauren Strauss - WIFR)
https://www.wifr.com/2024/08/09/rock-house-kids-opens-new-gym-teen-center-rockfords-east-side/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEnULBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTZUq...

Rock House Kids
Aug 8, 20241 min read


Big Eats Tour - Join Us at Potbelly!
Great Company! Great Food! A Great Cause! This month, on Friday, August 23, 2024, we are heading to Potbelly Sandwich Shop...
Melanie Derr
Aug 1, 20241 min read


From Our Executive Director: Summer Days
It's the last month of summer! I don't know about you, but I am ready for autumn. I love the smell of pumpkin spice everywhere, the...

Rock House Kids
Aug 1, 20242 min read


Summer at RHK = Fun!
Summers at RHK mean more opportunities to get outside and often that means field trips and plenty of outdoor activities for our kids....

Rock House Kids
Jul 31, 20241 min read


It's Time to Cut the Ribbon!
Construction is finished. Rock House Kids’ newly renovated expansion area is ready for use with the 250 children and teens we serve. A...

Rock House Kids
Jul 31, 20241 min read


August Wish List
Thank you so much for your help each month in providing the items needed to serve our kids. This month, we are also looking for used...

Rock House Kids
Jul 31, 20241 min read


Back to School Health Fair
Rock House Kids is hosting a Back to School Health Fair on August 16 from 4-7 PM. All school age children in the community are invited to...

Rock House Kids
Jul 31, 20241 min read


Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Daysha
Meet Daysha, our August Volunteer Spotlight. “Hi everyone! I am Daysha McLain. I live in Oregon, IL, and work at the front desk of a...

Rock House Kids
Jul 31, 20242 min read




Teen Field Trip to Nicholas Conservatory
A few weeks ago, our teens spent an evening exploring all the features at Rockford's Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens . It was a beautiful...

Rock House Kids
Jul 30, 20241 min read
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