About Strong Neighborhood Houses
"If you provide conditions of safety and perceived trust and civility in social and public spaces, people will want to live there, they’ll interact and develop a sense of ownership."
—Discover Magazine
United Way is leading a place-based strategy to dramatically improve the quality of life for our children and families because strong neighborhoods make a strong community.
To do that, we currently operate two Strong Neighborhood Houses in Rockford, and one in Machesney Park. Through partnerships with other local impact organizations, programs and services are offered to neighborhoods that provide, among other services, educational opportunities and activities, mental health and addiction support and services, and build hope for neighborhood families.
For more information, call 815-968-5400 or email info@unitedwayrrv.org.
House partners
8th Avenue House — 908 8th Avenue, Rockford
- Zion Development Home Ownership Center
Irving Avenue House — 312 Irving Avenue, Rockford
- Community Healing Center
- Rockford Police Department
- Youth Services Network CYSN
More information coming soon!
We are currently in the process of refreshing the programs offered at our Strong Neighborhood Houses. Check back soon for a comprehensive list of services.