Rockford Could Receive $132K Grant to Aid Homeless Seniors
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A half-of-a-quarter-million-dollar grant could soon make its way into the hands of Rockford, and it would all go towards unsheltered people over the age of 55. “Not just in Rockford, but across the country, we’re really seeing a rise in homelessness for people over the age of 55,” shared homeless project […]
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A half-of-a-quarter-million-dollar grant could soon make its way into the hands of Rockford, and it would all go towards unsheltered people over the age of 55. "Not just in Rockford, but across the country, we're really seeing a rise in homelessness for people over the age…
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Carpenter's Place, a homeless shelter, is seeking $50,000 from the community to enhance security at its facility. The funds will be used to upgrade the shelter's front door with security glass, a buzzer system, and cameras to ensure a safe environment for its guests. The shelter…
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Rockford Rescue Mission received community donations that supplied over 60 new beds. A $10,000 Woodward grant was used to purchase 64 mattresses for the Mission's Women and Children's Crisis Center, while a donation from Meijer supplied 200 new pillows. Additional donations were made to buy…