How do you solve a “Human Puzzle”? TOGETHER! In our evening program recently, during the Game Station time, our small groups were instructed to stand in a circle facing one another. Then, they were asked to reach across with their right hand and take someone’s hand (not next to them). They did the same with their left hand with someone …
Looking Back: After-School
Rock House Kids is celebrating 25 years of ministry to Rockford’s inner-city kids in 2024! The RHK kids’ program has seen many changes over the years. At one point, from approximately 2014 to 2016, we even had an after-school program. Our after-school program ran from 3-5 PM every Thursday to help kids with their school work. The kids always …
Pottery Lounge Fun!
A few weeks ago, the great folks at the The Pottery Lounge hosted a paint night for our RHK teens. The hardest part was trying to decide which of the many great pieces they each wanted to pick out to paint. Once they made their choices, the creativity began to flow. They concentrated and worked diligently on their projects. You …
Looking Back: Bike Giveaways
Rock House Kids is celebrating 25 years of ministry to Rockford’s inner-city kids in 2024! Back in 2009, the kids couldn’t wait to see if their name was chosen to receive a bicycle to take home. Over the years, our bike giveaways were the ones our kids got most excited about – and still do. For many of our kids, …
Expansion Progress!
Progress!!! As construction on our expansion area gets closer to completion, we can’t help but get excited about all the improvements. These photos of the old high bay area (now our gym/multipurpose center) show the amazing contrast. There is still work left to do, but we know it won’t be long until our kids will be able to enjoy their …
Looking Back: Fun & Games
Rock House Kids is celebrating 25 years of ministry to Rockford’s inner-city kids in 2024! Our vision at RHK is to meet the physical, emotional, and educational needs of inner-city children by instilling hope in a SAFE, Christ-centered environment. When our kids feel safe, they can relax and enjoy just being kids which, of course, means fun is mandatory! Over …
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
We had a wonderful time celebrating our incredible team of volunteers last Thursday night. Our RHK Volunteer Appreciation Dinner was held at Central Christian Church. The theme was “My Lighthouse – Let Your Light Shine” and featured a delicious meal, words of encouragement from some of our “veteran” volunteers, and even a sing-a-long. We are so blessed to work alongside …
Meet Grace Jones
My name is Grace. I currently work cleaning homes (being my own boss is nice) and help lead at the Front Desk in a Chiropractic office. I’ve been volunteering at Rock House Kids for about 14 years as one of the lead teachers on Monday nights, along with my sister, Hope. When I was 14, I loved serving and helping …
Looking Back: Volunteers Rock!
Rock House Kids is celebrating 25 years of ministry to Rockford’s inner-city kids in 2024! Over the years, our wonderful volunteers have played a vital role in serving our kids. They have filled the gaps our staff could not on their own, giving of their time, talents, and huge hearts to help bring hope and change to our kids. During …