Rock House Kids in Rockford gets $5K grant to improve safety measures

June 21, 2022|By Mary Sisk|In News, 815 News, Local, Rockford, Trending
Rock House Kids
Rock House Kids is located at 1325 Seventh St. in Rockford. It serves as a safe haven for inner-city youth in grades 1-12.(Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
By Mary Sisk
Rock River Current
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ROCKFORD — Rock House Kids was awarded a $5,000 grant from the J.L. Clark Legacy Foundation to improve safety measures, including purchasing 20 portable radios. 

“We are so blessed to have strong community supporters like J.L.Clark who have a heart for our kids and our mission,” said Dee Lacny, Rock House Kids executive director. “Safety is our main priority for staff, volunteers and most importantly, the children we serve.”

The nonprofit is a safe space for inner city kids in grades 1-12.

The J.L. Clark Legacy Foundation supports charitable organizations whose efforts go towards community benefit. J.L. Clark employees also volunteer.

More information

On the web: rockhousekids.org

This article is by Mary Sisk. Email her at msisk@rockrivercurrent.com or follow her on Instagram at @maryrrcurrent

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