
A Year of Rising
YouthBuild Rockford advances education, workforce readiness, and leadership for young adults.

YouthBuild Rockford advances education, workforce readiness, and leadership for young adults.

Setting clear leadership priorities that strengthen accountability, staff capacity, and long-term organizational stability.

LIPH supports residents through stability-focused services that extend beyond housing assistance.

Reflecting on twelve months of growth, community impact, and values that define Rockford Housing Authority.

As we close this year, we reflect on how LIPH stood beside families with programs that lead to employment, independence, stability, and long-term success.

A year-end reflection on YouthBuild Rockford and the programs that helped young people build strength, skills, and new beginnings.

Learn what counts as urgent maintenance and what can wait, helping RHA respond faster, keep everyone safe, and ensure homes stay in great shape.

In 2025, RHA dedicated itself to providing more spaces for education, connection, and feedback. This year’s outreach included:

After returning home from military service, Marcus Carter found purpose and stability through the guidance of FSS Program Manager Elias Soria and the resources of the Family Self-Sufficiency program.

When challenges arise, Application Specialist Terry Milton ensures every applicant feels supported and confident throughout their LIPH application process.

Over 70 landlords joined RHA’s successful Lunch & Learn event hosted by Landlord Liaison Justin Francis.

Two major Jobs Plus hiring events connected hundreds of residents to career pathways as the grant concludes.
Holiday schedules, safety reminders,
and community support updates.