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Annual Christmas Toy Drive
Rockford, IL — The spirit of giving was alive and thriving at the Ken-Rock Community Center during its annual Christmas Toy Drive, a heartwarming event dedicated to ensuring that
Ken-Rock Welcomes State Representative Maurice West for Inspiring After-School Visit
Ken-Rock Community Center Welcomes State Representative Maurice West for Inspiring After-School Visit Rockford, IL — The halls of the Ken-Rock Community Center were filled with excitement and energy this
Back-to-School Bash with Northern Illinois Food Bank
Ken-Rock Community Center Hosts Successful Back-to-School Bash in Partnership with Northern Illinois Food Bank Rockford, IL — The Ken-Rock Community Center proudly welcomed hundreds of families for its annual
Kjellstrom Foundation Awards Ken-Rock $4,000 in Support of Anti-Bullying Initiative
Beginning in the Fall of 2025 the children in the Ken-Rock after school program will participate in a new initiative to combat bullying. We are grateful to the Kjellstrom Foundation
Thank you CFNIL, Roger & Mary Reithmeier Supporting Ken-Rock
Ken-Rock was awarded $12,700 to improve the parking lot lighting for program users in the evening hours. Public safety is always at the top of our priority list. Now, guests
The Mill Foundation Supports Second Daycare Compliant Room at Ken-Rock
We are grateful for the support of The Mill Foundation. They are in support of a second daycare room. As we continue to pivot our efforts into Childcare Facility The
Kjellstrom Foundation is Such a Great Supporter of Ken-Rock Children
We are so grateful to announce a $2,300 Grant from the Kjellstrom Foundation in Support of Ken-Rock Community Center to upgrade the fire suppression system. These upgrades are to fulfill
A Debt of Gratitude to Community Foundation of Northern IL
We are pleased to announce the Ken-Rock Community Center is a recipient of a $13,000.00 grant for Daycare access improvements and floorcovering for the multi-purpose day care indoor play area.
Thank you Walmart/Sam’s Club
Thank you for the kind contribution as we begin to launch our licensed day care facility for 3 & 4 year old children. We are grateful for the impact Walmart



