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A quality home is the foundation of society & community
“It is a very good program. If it weren’t for them she would be a truant child,” referring to her daughter who attends Lewis Lemon Elementary School in the city’s Ellis Height’s neighborhood. Shanita McIntosh is a widow who moved here from Chicago to beat the high rental rates and other high expenses.
She came to Rockford because the cost of living was lower and the low-income housing opportunities were greater than that of Chicago. At the time of her relocation, she had a child transitioning into middle school, one in fifth grade, and the youngest in third grade.
Due to various health issues and a recent knee surgery, she was unable to get her children to school on time each day. And with her living too close to receive bus transportation, the Walking School Bus was a lifesaver for her.
The Walking School Bus provided McIntosh peace of mind knowing that her children were with safe adults, would arrive to school on time, and would receive a nutritious meal to start the day.
When asked if she would recommend the program to anyone else, she responded “of course; in a heartbeat.” Shanita McIntosh is just one of many parents that benefit from this program. The Walking School Bus continues to build healthy minds ands bodies while steadying the hearts of parents with students enrolled.
The YMCA’s Walking School Bus currently has three routes that serves Lewis Lemon and Ellis Elementary Schools. They hope to continue to expand the programs and its services.
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.
This Earth Day, let's unite for a brighter future!
Today, we're reminded of the importance of our planet and the role each of us plays in protecting it.
View the RHA Earth Day 2024 Blog here:
https://rockfordha.org/earth-day-2024/
Effective today, Monday, April 22, 2024, the current RHA Low-Income Public Housing (LIPH) Family Waiting List will open until further notice. Pre-applications can be completed online at https://www.rockfordhousingauthority.com/ and are available at 223 S. Winnebago Street Rockford, IL 61102.
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Let's come together to celebrate Diversity Month by acknowledging the beauty found in our distinct backgrounds, viewpoints, and identities. #RHA #MovingForwardTogether
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.
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