Jim Killam, Author at Rockford Rescue Mission

Join us for Hope Rising Walk-Run April 22

Join us Saturday, April 22 for Hope Rising, a 5k run-walk on the Rock River Recreation Path, benefiting Rockford Rescue Mission. All ages and abilities are welcome. The event

Telethon Raises $125k for Mission

With gratitude to our community, we are thrilled to announce that the Jan. 26 Evening of Hope telethon raised $125,000 for Rockford Rescue Mission! This surpassed our goal of $120,000

Evening for Hope Telethon Set for Jan. 26

Save the date for our 25th Annual Evening for Hope! Join us from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, on WTVO or Facebook Live to see how your gifts

Christmas Banquet Moved to Dec. 30

Due to the anticipated winter storm, Rockford Rescue Mission is postponing its 59th annual Christmas Banquet by one week. The banquet will now be served from noon to 1 p.m.

People You Should Know: Terry

When I was 13, a kid in my neighborhood here in Rockford invited me to his house after school. He went into his closet, pulled out a couple of big

People You Should Know: Sandra

Twenty-five years ago, I was homeless, addicted to crack cocaine and about to finish my time at a short-term rehab facility. I knew I couldn’t go back home to Chicago.

People You Should Know: Tim

I was born in Peru and adopted here when I was very young. After what seemed like a normal childhood, I struggled with alcohol in my late teens. I dropped

People You Should Know: Jolynn

When I came to Rockford Rescue Mission from Minnesota, I was not a happy person. Ask any of the staff or the other residents. I was angry at the world.

People You Should Know: Amy

I’ve spent most of my adult life helping other people see better. Today, I have a clearer view of my own life than ever before. That’s thanks to God, through

People You Should Know: Dave

“Sir, have you been drinking?” Earlier that night, I sure had been. Now it was 12:30 a.m. and snowing. I had driven past my house and pulled into the parking

Jim Killam

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