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Better Ways to Connect

Better Ways to Connect - 5:35

The Parks Chamber of Commerce has found better ways to connect with businesses during the pandemic. Their outbound outreach strategy to connect with business owners has resulted in dozens of small businesses learning about COVID assistance.

On Being a Dad….

On Being a Dad…. - 5:58

For over six years, The Fatherhood Encouragement Project has been helping dads be better dads. They serve over 180 dads every year through personal mentoring and teaching them to be better leaders and communicators.

Your Own Backyard

Your Own Backyard - 5:24

Natural Land Institute helps protect nature in many various ways. You can be involved in land stewardship in your own yard and neighborhood by removing invasive species and grown native plants.

Intentional Turn

Intentional Turn - 5:35

In 2019, domestic violence attributed to 37% of Rockford's overall crime rate. The new Family Peace Center is a co-location of services with partner agencies for both survivors and children who have experienced domestic violence.

Helping Businesses

Helping Businesses - 5:54

Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce helps business to start, grow, connect and find necessary information. The chamber is critical to the success of businesses and are following guidelines for gatherings and offering online events.

Pattern of Behavior

Pattern of Behavior - 6:15

Domestic abuse is a pattern of behavior one exercises over another. It is the number 1 cause of injuries in women ages 15-44. This can be in the form of physical, mental & emotional abuse. Metropolitan Family Services provides resources & a safe place.

Move the Middle

Move the Middle - 5:43

United Way of Rock River Valley has a new initiative focusing on middle school students. Move the Middle prepares middle schoolers to prepare for high school, succeed and graduate on time.

Creative Thinking

Creative Thinking - 5:56

Artists' Ensemble Theater needs to focus on what they can do during the pandemic. They have come up with a safe way to perform by introducing a new podcast of short stories and adapting them to audio plays.

Reaching Out

Reaching Out - 5:20

Neighborhood Specialist Barb Chidley connects people with resources to improve their quality of life in neighborhoods. This is accomplished by building relationships, outreach and connecting people with projects and services.

Voting Information

Voting Information - 6:04

Kathy Tate-Bradish of the League of Women Voters of IL discusses voting in not just the national elections, but also state & local elections. Non-partisan voting information can be found by doing a simple google search if more information is needed.

Innovation & Excellence

Innovation & Excellence - 5:54

Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence promotes innovation, excellence and social impact to non profit organizations through education, technical service and training.

Help to Flourish

Help to Flourish - 6:03

Rockford Area Economic Development Council helps businesses to not just survive but flourish. This year they have had virtual matchmaking sessions and Ed Talks for communication and enable businesses to share best practices.

I Am Your Neighbor

I Am Your Neighbor - 5:26

The pandemic has driven up rates of food insecurity. The vulnerable senior home delivery has doubled to over 100 deliveries monthly. Common Pantry is ensuring safety for staff and clients and raising funds through their new program I Am Your Neighbor.

Housing Rights

Housing Rights - 7:32

Hope Fair Housing Center acts as an advocate to aid people with housing discrimination. Their program educates tenants to both know and exercise their housing rights.

Opportunities out of Challenges

Opportunities out of Challenges - 6:03

NLEI strives for a solution to economic prosperity through their services. They offer training in the essential workforce, with a focus on healthcare, transportation, energy and construction.

Enriching Lives

Enriching Lives - 5:28

Womanspace gives women the opportunity to reach their full potential and live a life that is enriched. Through a wide array of programming and promoting positive connections women can live a life that is enriched.

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