06 Aug Rockford Rescue Mission opens Performing Arts Center to its recovery residents
ROCKFORD — Eight months ago, Nick Johnson put down the drugs and picked the guitar back up. He went from being homeless — a product of his drug abuse, he said — to moving into Rockford Rescue Mission, a 24/7 recovery and rehab facility located at...
24 May Rockford Rescue Mission Alumnus’ Success Inspires County
Paul was kicked out of school, partied too much, and had trouble with the law. He had tried other treatment programs, but believed the Mission’s faith-based approach might be different. “The Mission helped me tremendously as far as pointing me in the right direction. I’m a...
06 Apr Women’s Life Recovery Residents Participate in Arny Johnson Classic
Our ladies have been training, they've got new shoes, and they're ready to run the Arny Johnson Classic on April 7, thanks to our dedicated and generous volunteers from Annie's Locker. Get the full story here...
05 Dec Urban Farmgirl Shows Everyone and Everything Can Be Repurposed
ROCKFORD - You can put the farm girl in the City of Rockford, but you can't take the farm out of the girl. "I grew up in the country by Davis Junction hence 'Urban Farmgirl'," said Mary Gulbranston about the name of her boutique store on...
22 Sep Remade opens doors to Rockford
The Rockford Rescue Mission opened the doors to it's new remade store today. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the opening today. The store will sell anything from unique art to furniture and even home decor items. The employees of the store are all a part...
22 Sep Rockford Rescue Mission Opened New Shop
ROCKFORD - A new business opens up in downtown Rockford. Remade held a grand opening and ribbon cutting Friday morning. Remade is part of the Rockford Rescue Mission. The shop takes donated items and local artists transforms them into pieces of art. "A lot of labor, a...
22 Sep Rockford Rescue Mission opens Remade Store Remade store opens
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford Rescue Mission opens the Remade Store on West State Street on Friday. The store will not only bring in money for the Mission, but it will also help women in the Life Recovery Program meet their work therapy requirements. The Remade...
27 Jun Rockford Rescue Mission to open Works! Center for skill development, education
ROCKFORD (WREX) -The Rockford Rescue Mission is helping people get a job. It's opening a skill development center called "Works!" this week. The rescue mission says the new center will offer things like GED tutoring and soft skill development for participants. It's hoping to serve double...
15 May Drive-thru opens at Rockford Rescue Mission’s Restoration Cafe
ROCKFORD — Like the Cup of Joe sold at Restoration Cafe, but don’t want to wait in line? Check out their new drive-thru from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at 625 W. State St. and receive a $1 cup of coffee at the grand...
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