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Empowering Change: How Rockford NAACP is Transforming Food Deserts into Thriving Community Gardens

Empowering Change: How Rockford NAACP is Transforming Food Deserts into Thriving Community Gardens

ROCKFORD, Ill. – George Scott, president of the local NAACP branch, is launching an exciting initiative to tackle food deserts ... Read more

Rockford University Celebrates Milestone: Inaugural Graduation of First-Generation Student Program

Rockford University Celebrates Milestone: Inaugural Graduation of First-Generation Student Program

Rockford, Ill. – Dr. Karen Walker is ready for an emotional day. At Rockford University, she’s preparing to celebrate a ... Read more

Unifying Through Crisis: Rockford Health Leaders Share Insights and Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Unifying Through Crisis: Rockford Health Leaders Share Insights and Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. – Dr. Sandra Martell began preparing for COVID-19 three months before it reached the state. She had ... Read more

Unlocking Mental Health Advocacy: How ‘Good Trouble’ Shapes the State of Our Minds

Unlocking Mental Health Advocacy: How ‘Good Trouble’ Shapes the State of Our Minds

ROCKFORD, Ill. – The State of the Mind Institute is working hard to improve mental health in the community. Recently, ... Read more