Winnebago and Boone County Housing Authorities

06/16/2026

Thank you to the YWCA Northwestern Illinois and the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois for offering this class!

06/15/2026

Congratulations to Deputy Director Deb Alfredson, who was nominated for the https://www.rockvalleycollege.edu/student-life/culture-and-belonging/summer-conference 2026 Dignity of Belonging at the 2026 Summer conference, in recognition of contributions to a culture of belonging in creating healthy, inclusive, and accessible work and learning environments! Deb is seen here with https://www.belonging-rockford.com/ Task Force Member and WCHA Collier Garden Assistant Manager Dominique Bannister (left).

06/12/2026

We are so grateful for our supportive community. Thank you to Barb, a community advocate for generously donating a beautiful bike to a resident in need. We also want to recognize Robb Kegel's Bike Shop for fixing the bike so it could be used. Our resident is extremely grateful, she says this will provide independence. "I want to thank all those that were involved in making this happen and taking the time. I feel blessed that I was in the right place in the right time." Our resident was so touched that she wants to pay it forward and will be connected to do so. Thank you to our generous community for helping a person in need.

06/10/2026

Job & Resource Fair on June 11th.

🔥 HOT jobs. HOT opportunities. HOT Sizzlin’ Summer Fun! 🔥

Join Goodwill and The Workforce Connection for the 𝗦𝗶𝘇𝘇𝗹𝗶𝗻’ 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗯 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 ... TOMORROW - Thursday, June 11 from 1 PM to 4 PM at the UW Health Sports Factory in downtown Rockford!

✔️ 60 employers hiring on-site
✔️ On-site interviews
✔️ Resume-building workshop
✔️ Community resources for job seekers
✔️ Bring your resume if you have one!

Whether you’re looking for your first job, a new career, or helpful community resources, this is the place to be this summer! ☀️

UW Health Sports Factory
305 S. Madison St., Rockford

06/09/2026

THIS WEEK: If you care for someone who has been impacted by violence or abuse, please consider joining us at Brooke Road Community Center. We will share information about resources, how to be a good support person, and some helpful self-care tips.

ID: Off white background with an image of two hands clasped together in the bottom left corner. Text on image reads, "Do you love someone impacted by domestic violence? Survivors deserve compassion! Join local experts for a conversation about how you can support the survivors in your life. When: Wednesday June 10 from 5:30pm-6:30pm. *Continuing the second Wednesday of each month! Where: Brooke Road Community Center 1404 Brooke Road, Rockford 61109" The logos for The Family Peace Center, Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling, Family Counseling Services, Remedies Renewing Lives and Children's Safe Harbor are below

06/09/2026

Thank you to RAMP Community Engagement Specialist Jessica Wexell for bringing together and hosting this important listening session to discuss transportation and housing accessibility with the community!

And we appreciate our friends at the Rockford Mass Transit District serving with us on the panel.

Rockford residents highlight accessibility barriers at listening session

06/04/2026

We so appreciate being invited to be one of the speakers at the Lafayette Apartments Grand Opening! A restored 1927 landmark, the Lafayette will now provide 54 affordable homes in downtown Rockford. WCHA's small role is providing 6 Housing Choice Vouchers and 6 state funded Housing Vouchers for this exciting project.

There were so many great partners that made this possible including; Gorman & Company, Zion Development, Illinois Housing Development Authority, and the City of Rockford Government. And we have to strongly thank Ron Clewer, CEO of PLATform and Zion Development, who brings this all together! And it was fun to meet Lisa Jones, the former Lafayette owner who took such good care of this Rockford treasure for many years (Lisa is holding the giant scissors).

Thank you, Ron Clewer, for sending over some of the beautifully decorated Cake One Five cupcakes. I passed them along to our Housing Choice Voucher team of Kristin, Stephanie, Radmilla and Alyssa. And there was still one for Carl with our maintenance department. Carl happened to be in the right place at the right time for a cupcake.

06/04/2026

The first Mobile Pantry will be held on June 9th at the Jane Adddams Trail Parking Lot. For more information, please contact @

06/03/2026

Join the Urban Institute’s Upward Mobility Initiative for a virtual workshop focused on how local leaders can use data to better understand community conditions, identify strategic priorities, and advance upward mobility from poverty.

06/03/2026

NAMI Northern Illinois has share the registration for their valuable Q and A tonight.

Join them for an open and honest Q&A session all about psychiatric medications. Whether you're taking meds, thinking about it, supporting someone who is, or just curious — this is your space to ask anything.

No slides. No lectures. Just your questions, answered. Dr. Dispensa will break down how these medications work, discuss their benefits and potential side effects, and highlight the importance of personalized treatment plans.

Join us for an open and honest Q&A session all about psychiatric medications. Whether you're taking meds, thinking about it, supporting someone who is, or just curious — this is your space to ask anything. No slides. No lectures. Just your questions, answered. Dr. Dispensa will break down how thes...