Alive & Free

08/04/2025

We are less than 1 week away from Rockford's Southside biggest Back To School Bash. This years theme is Back To The Basics. Bring your children and lawn chairs as you will be entertained by The Synergy Band, Trinity Rucker, Rockford Phoenix Cheerleading, FAB Dance & Fitness Academy, Nou La, and guest speaker Tommy Meeks. Sounds by Antwon AG

Vendors Include: ComEd, Northwest Community Center, Comprehensive Community Solutions-Official, Rockford Family Peace Center, Rockford Promise, City of Rockford Government - Community Healing Center, Edge Community Fellowship, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Trajectory Energy Partners, Winnebago County Health Department (Rockford, IL), Total Faith Community Church of Rockford and Mabry's Fresh Squeezed.

Free Hair Cuts by Classics Cuts
Free Food by ALPHA

07/30/2025

"Every visionary mission begins with a single task. Stay rooted in purpose, and growth will follow."

07/30/2025

🎒👟 LacedUp815 Presents: Backpack & Kicks Drive! 👟🎒
Get ready for back-to-school season with this FREE community event on Saturday, August 3rd from 1–4 PM at:
📍7200 Harrison Ave, Cherryvale, IL 61112 (Overflow Parking Lot)

✨ What’s Included:
✔️ Free Backpacks
✔️ Free Shoes
✔️ Free Food
✔️ Free Haircuts
🍦 Lil Mama’s Ice Cream Truck
🎨 Fun local vendors & more!

Let’s come together to support our youth with the supplies they need to start the school year strong. All are welcome!

🎒 Backpack & Kicks Drive — Free Back-to-School Event 👟
Hosted by LacedUp815
📍 7200 Harrison Ave, Rockford, IL (Cherryvale Mall Overflow Lot)
📅 Sunday, August 3rd
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
We’re giving back to our community with:
✔️ Free Backpacks w/ Supplies
✔️ Free Shoes
✔️ Free Haircuts
✔️ Free Food & Ice Cream
This event is completely free and open to families preparing for the upcoming school year. Come early, supplies are first come, first served.

If you are interested in contributing to the event as a donor, please reach out via direct message for more information!

07/30/2025

📣 Rock House Kids Presents: Back to School Health Fair! 🎒💙
Join us on August 8, 2025, from 3–6 PM for an afternoon of free health services and family fun!

✅ Physicals
✅ Dental Care
✅ Eye Exams
✅ Backpacks with School Supplies (while supplies last)
✅ Farmers Market

📍 RHK South Parking Lot/Gym — 1325 7th St, Rockford, IL 61104
👧🏽👦🏾 Open to all school-age children and teens — must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Everything is FREE thanks to our amazing community partners and sponsors!

📞 Questions? Call 815-962-5067 or email info@rockhousekids.org
🌐 Learn more at rockhousekids.org

07/28/2025

07/28/2025

🚨 Want to join YouthBuild Rockford? 🚨
Take the first step and attend an orientation! 🙌🏽

Come learn how to get started with our FREE youth development programs and change your future.

Upcoming Dates:
- Wedesday, July 30 at 6PM
- Saturday, August 2 at 11AM
- Thursday, August 14 at 1PM

Don’t miss your chance to build skills, earn credendials, and become part of something bigger. 💪🏽✨

07/28/2025

🚨EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY🚨

📢 We’re Growing Our Team!
We are excited to share we are expanding and hiring for two exciting leadership roles in our housing division: Director of Housing & Manager of Housing Program

If you're passionate about community development, affordable housing, and empowering lives... we want to hear from you!!

Learn more: https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Comprehensive+Community+Solutions&l=Rockford%2C+IL&vjk=c35f05aaa0305fa5

Apply on Indeed or by sending your resume to: WChatman@CCSRockford.org

Let’s build something great together!💛

Edit to add: We also have two openings- our Coordinator for our ALPHA program and Workforce Development Program Coordinator!

07/25/2025

🚨 Youth Mentors Wanted! 🚨
Are you 21 or older and ready to make a difference in a young person’s life? Able to pass screening requirements for participation? Join us as a mentor and help shape the future—one connection at a time. 🧡

✅ 12-month commitment
✅ Monthly meetups (minimum of 4 hrs/month)
✅ Group activities + service projects
✅ Full support and training provided

📍 Rockford, IL | 📞 Call 815-963-6236 to sign up!
Let’s build stronger communities—together. 💪

07/22/2025

🎉✨ Mark Your Calendars! ✨🎉

Join us for Kids City Market — a fun-filled day for the whole family happening right here in Rockford!

🗓 Friday, July 25th
📍 Downtown Rockford City Market
Plenty of community fun!

Bring the family and come enjoy a summer evening as well as celebrating our youngest community members. You won’t want to miss it! ☀️🎨🎶

07/17/2025

🌿 Wellness Wednesday Workshop – You’re Invited! 🌿

Join us for a powerful and reflective conversation at the next Wellness Wednesday Workshop:
“Resentment: The Price of Holding On”

Let’s talk about how holding onto resentment impacts our emotional and mental well-being—and how we can begin the journey to release and heal.

🗓 Wednesday, August 13, 2025
🕠 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 4747 W. Riverside Blvd., Rockford, IL
🍎 Light refreshments provided
💬 Free and open to the community!

Presented by the Citied Foundation
In partnership with: New Zion M.B. Church
Sponsored by: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois

Come as you are. Let’s grow together. 💛

06/05/2024

RESPECT:
To value people and things and to treat them with consideration, care and concern.
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02/09/2024

Come support young local entrepreneurs!