Warmer weather, coupled with a federal court decision this year lifting a ban on panhandling, has sent an increasing number of people to Rockford intersections soliciting donations. Rockford Rescue Mission has created “Get Help” cards for concerned citizens to give to people seeking help. “These interactions can present an...
The Mission's Teresa Reeverts is a local finalist for Nextar's Remarkable Woman of the Year honor. Here is the story from WTVO and MyStateline.com....
Thanks to WIFR-TV for this significant story about what homeless people face as the weather turns deadly cold. We at the Mission are so glad to be able to offer help....
Dear Friends: Each year before our Evening for Hope telethon, we set a funding goal. This year, after much prayer, we set a target of $115,000. Given that everything is so uncertain right now during COVID and in our fragile economy, this represented a huge step...
Our 23rd annual Evening for Hope telethon surpassed our goal and raised $137,819.32 (updated figure) for the Mission. THANK YOU to all who gave! You can watch the WTVO recording of the telethon here: ...
From Good Day Stateline: Here's a preview of Thursday's Evening for Hope Telethon, including an interview with Jesse, one of our Men's Life Recovery residents....
Here's WTVO / MyStateline.com's report on Wednesday's (non)traditional Thanksgiving feast at the Mission....
In all circumstances, give thanks To say the least, 2020 has been a challenging year here at the Mission, with periodic quarantines, temporary closures of our Thrift Store and Nettie’s Mercantile, and several of our staff and guests experiencing COVID-19. Today, we are serving our annual community...
Here's a report from WIFR TV about our unusual Thanksgiving Feast today....
From WTVO and MyStateline.com, here's their report on our plans for a very different Thanksgiving dinner here at the Mission on Wednesday....
