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From Our RHK Executive Director: Being Seen
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.

Rock House Kids
Feb 13 min read


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

Rock House Kids
Feb 11 min read


RHK Teens Learn From One Who’s Been There
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.

Rock House Kids
Feb 11 min read


The February 2026 RHK Wish List is Here!
We appreciate your help this month in equipping the teens for camp and making them feel seen as their needs are met.

Rock House Kids
Feb 11 min read



Rock House Kids
Feb 10 min read


Warm Blankets Bring Smiles at RHK
Every month during the winter, our kids and teens get to pick out a new blanket to take home with them.

Rock House Kids
Jan 301 min read


RHK Safety Volunteer Looking Out for Our Kids
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.

Rock House Kids
Jan 281 min read


Aktion Club of Rockford Donates New Bench to RHK
A very special celebration was held at RHK this week. Aktion Club and Kiwanis Club members gathered in our gym to present us with a new bench for our kids to enjoy on the playground.

Rock House Kids
Jan 231 min read


RHK Inclement Weather Policy
In the event of inclement weather, RHK follows the RPS205 schedule.

Rock House Kids
Jan 11 min read


The January 2026 RHK Wish List is Here!
Your generous donations make such a difference in our ability to provide essentials for the kids who come to RHK.

Rock House Kids
Jan 11 min read


RHK Volunteer Advisory Board: Making plans for 2026
The RHK Volunteer Advisory Board is an integral part of making sure our volunteers are heard and our program continues to run smoothly. It is comprised of a group of dedicated, existing volunteers, who serve with both our littles and our teens.

Rock House Kids
Jan 11 min read


From Our RHK Executive Director: Seeing God
For 2026, my hope and prayer are that we watch for when God shows up each day/week/month. I don’t want us to wait until January to reminisce about the past year. Let’s not miss the God winks throughout. He leaves His fingerprints all over. We just need to look for them.

Rock House Kids
Jan 13 min read


Volunteer Spotlight: Steve Thompson
My name is Steve Thompson. I have been a regular volunteer with Rock House Kids for about four years.

Rock House Kids
Jan 12 min read


RHK Christmas Highlights
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

Rock House Kids
Jan 11 min read


Merry Christmas from RHK!
Merry Christmas from RHK!
"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11 ESV

Rock House Kids
Dec 25, 20251 min read


RHK Annual Christmas Parties for the Kids & Teens
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.

Rock House Kids
Dec 23, 20251 min read


RHK Staff Christmas Party
The parties for our kids are done (watch for pics coming soon!) and they are off on their Christmas break. So, the RHK staff took some time yesterday to enjoy a little party of our own. After a potluck of various holiday goodies, we exchanged Secret Santa gifts. Then it was time for games. One in particular is a yearly tradition - the Saran Wrap Ball! If you are looking for a game guaranteed to bring tons of laughter, this is it. Unwrapping a ball of plastic wrap while wearin

Rock House Kids
Dec 19, 20251 min read


RHK Wrapping Party - Thank you!
THANK YOU! We so appreciate all who came out to help us wrap gifts for our kiddos last Saturday. You guys rock!

Rock House Kids
Dec 16, 20251 min read


Thank you, Representative West
Today we're giving a shout out to State Representative Maurice West for his continued support of the work we do at RHK. - Over the years, he has not only funded past field trips, but also attended them with the kids. - He secured funding for our building expansion, so the kids now have an amazing new gym and teen center. - Most recently, he secured a grant for $50,000 for operating expenses - funds which are needed so our programs for the kids can be run with excellence at

Rock House Kids
Dec 5, 20251 min read
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