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Address: 223 S. Winnebago Street Rockford, IL 61102
Phone: 815-489-8500
Address: 223 S. Winnebago Street Rockford, IL 61102
Phone: 815-489-8500
National Blood Donor Month is observed in January every year. The observance started more than 50 years ago, on December 31st, 1969, after the president signed a proclamation designating January as Blood Donor Month. The month of January is significant because it is usually a period of critical blood shortages. In addition, people stop donating during the holiday months, and while people are more prone to get sick during flu season and blood drives get snowed out.
There are many different places you can donate blood in the Rockford area, such as; Rock River Valley Blood Center and the American Red Cross of Northwest Illinois. Both offer blood drives around Rockford at churches and hospitals.
National Blood Awareness Month has been recognized since 1970. According to Health Prep, there are benefits of donating blood.
Benefits of donating:
Why donating blood is important:
To continue to create strategic partnerships with community stakeholders, design a diverse housing portfolio, leverage social service programming to unite and ensure residents are provided with safe and nurturing environments that lead to self-sufficiency, responsibility, and individual empowerment.
The RHA April InFocus Newsletter is Now Out!
View articles about Fair Housing Month 2024, Laura Snyder, RHA CEO's Message, and a recap of the Women of Influence event! View the rest of the RHA Newsletter here: https://rockfordha.org/newsletters/
#RHA #MovingForwardTogether
Diversity Month is more than just a monthly recognition- it's about recognizing the inherent value of each individual and the contributions they bring to our community. This Diversity Month, let's commit to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our lives.
Happy Administrative Professionals' Day to Angel Mackey and Jennifer Matlick! 🌟
Thank you for all that you do to keep RHA running smoothly!
View the full RHA Administrative Professional's Day Appreciation Blog here: https://rockfordha.org/administrative-professionals-day/
Within 5 years the RHA will re-establish itself as high performing agency that is a leader in housing and sustainable communities by developing additional, non-HUD revenue streams, increasing our asset base and offering state of the art resident initiatives.