15 Nov A farm, special songs … and hope
Singer-songwriter Amy Grant’s farm in Franklin, Tenn., has become a place of healing. The Hidden Trace Retreat provides a place where women feel God’s presence and the freedom to share their stories. It's a place where they can be known, and it’s OK. “The peace of...
12 Oct Seeking solutions to Rockford’s violent crime
WIFR-TV news spoke with the Mission's Andre Hobbs about seeking solutions to Rockford's violent crime. Here's the story. ...
12 Oct Mission receives $5k for art, music therapy
A generous grant from the Kjellstrom Family Foundation will help Rockford Rescue Mission residents heal through art and music therapy. The grant of $5,471 will fund new Art Room chairs and tables to replace those worn out by heavy use. It also will pay for art...
24 Aug Mission offers hope amid overdose crisis
As the number of drug overdose deaths continues to break records in Winnebago County, Rockford Rescue Mission is asking for the community’s partnership in directing people to its life-changing services. The Mission is offering postcards outlining the comprehensive help available through its Life Recovery Program. Rockford...
07 Jun Mission offers solution in helping people who ask for handouts
Warmer weather, coupled with a 2021 federal court decision 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 uncomfortable...
01 Apr ‘Remarkable Woman’ Nominee: Teresa Reeverts
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....
04 Feb Area’s homeless people face bitter cold
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....
29 Jan Evening for Hope surpassed our goal!
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...
29 Jan Evening for Hope raises $137k for Mission
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: ...
