Thank you to all who helped with our first Flower Power fundraiser! The Rockford Community Center was able to make a profit of $575.00 which is fantastic for our first time trying this event. Again, thanks to those who purchased the project and helped spread the word on our event.
We will have another Flower Power fund raiser that will feature bulbs for fall planting. You can view the upcoming products at flowerpowerfundraising.com as the fall campaign will be starting soon. From that website you can search for the Rockford Community Center and then order products with your credit card. The products will get shipped directly to your home.
Remember the Rockford Community Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and we are dependent upon donations and fund raising events. If you would like to donate and have questions please feel free to contact any of our board members. My number is 220-6779.
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Monday, May 23, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Flower Power Fundraiser
Our fundraiser is in full swing. It's not too late to get an order on it's way to you. If you would like to place an online order simply go to the link and you can order using your debit or credit card. It is fast, easy and secure. Your order will be on your way before you know it. For those local Rockfordites, get ahold of Vivian, Cat or Mary-Lou and they can get the order from you and get it taken care of. Remember our campaign goes through April 29th. Here is the direct link to the RCC's webpage on the flower power site.
http://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/i/t/193668/LP0GQsaGhKBC
http://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/i/t/193668/LP0GQsaGhKBC
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Public Information on Sex Offenders
The Rockford Community Center will be hosting representatives from the Spokane County Sheriff's Department at our next RCC general meeting scheduled for Monday, January 3rd at 6:30. THIS MEETING IS BEING HELD AT TOWN HALL . Captain Werner will be there to discuss the sex offender map, what the levels mean, how the public can access information and to answer your questions. We will hold the general meeting after this presentation, time permitting. The board meeting will be held prior to this meeting beginning at six o'clock.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Rockford Roast Coffee
Have you tried the coffee at the RCC? Did you know that Rockford has it's very own blend of coffee and it's available to you at the Rockford Community Center. Roasthouse Coffee of Spokane has created a special blend just for Rockford. It is a medium roast blend consisting of Ethiopian, Guatamalan and Sumatran beans. These are premium beans that come directly from the farmer to the Roasthouse. It is shade grown coffee and the farmers are paid above fair trade prices. One pound packages are available in whole bean, drip, espresso, decaf and course ground for french press. The cost is $10.00 per pound or you can try a sample pot size for $2.00. Call the RCC for more information or just stop by and try a cup on us.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Meals on Wheels in Rockford
Rockford Community Center (RCC) officers Mary-Lou Benson and Phil Evans met with Pam Almeada with the Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels program on October 15th, 2010.
Pam is looking at four possible places in Rockford that are acceptable to set up the operation. The McIntosh Grange buildng, Rockford United Methodist Church and the St Joseph Catholic Church Parish Hall were looked at but it was decided to serve the meals in the Community Center which is also in line with the RCC mission of helping those in the Rockford area in need of assistance.
Pam said that Meals on Wheels will be in Rockford one day a week and distribute 6 frozen additional meals for those who participate in the program. Those who are house-bound would have their meals delivered to them by local volunteers. Arrangements are being made to prepare the meals at the Fairfield Care facility (former Fairfield Good Samaritan Center) as this kitchen complies with the Spokane Regional Health District regulations. The meals would then be served at the RCC and the 6 frozen meals would be taken home for the rest of the week.
The projected time to begin Meals on Wheels in Rockford is around the last of December or first of January, 2011. The list of names of people in the community who need meals brought to them and those who would come to the RCC for their meals are being gathered. Volunteers are also needed to take the meals to the house-bound.
If you or someone you know will benefit from this program or would like to volunteer, please call Mary-Lou at (509) 291-3146 for more information.
Pam is looking at four possible places in Rockford that are acceptable to set up the operation. The McIntosh Grange buildng, Rockford United Methodist Church and the St Joseph Catholic Church Parish Hall were looked at but it was decided to serve the meals in the Community Center which is also in line with the RCC mission of helping those in the Rockford area in need of assistance.
Pam said that Meals on Wheels will be in Rockford one day a week and distribute 6 frozen additional meals for those who participate in the program. Those who are house-bound would have their meals delivered to them by local volunteers. Arrangements are being made to prepare the meals at the Fairfield Care facility (former Fairfield Good Samaritan Center) as this kitchen complies with the Spokane Regional Health District regulations. The meals would then be served at the RCC and the 6 frozen meals would be taken home for the rest of the week.
The projected time to begin Meals on Wheels in Rockford is around the last of December or first of January, 2011. The list of names of people in the community who need meals brought to them and those who would come to the RCC for their meals are being gathered. Volunteers are also needed to take the meals to the house-bound.
If you or someone you know will benefit from this program or would like to volunteer, please call Mary-Lou at (509) 291-3146 for more information.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
A Financial Forum For Women
Seeking women who want to take control of their financial future! Spend the day with smart and sassy women reaching for financial wellness. The economic crisis has left many families struggling. Take control of your money and your life. Create your own financial opportunities and share what you learn with your friends! Only $15.00, includes lunch! Space is limited and call (509)242-4205 to register.
WHEN: October 9, 2010 from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
WHERE: Central YWCA-930 North Monroe St, Spokane, WA
WHEN: October 9, 2010 from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
WHERE: Central YWCA-930 North Monroe St, Spokane, WA
Monday, August 2, 2010
A Big Donation to the RCC--Hot Dog!
The Banner Bank Weenie Wagon was in the Rockford city park on July 29th. They served hot dogs, potato chips, cookies and pop. This was in conjunction with the Movies in the Park program.
The items remaining were donated to the Rockford Community Center (RCC) for a future barbecue. The donatation consisted of 5 cases of hot dogs, 6+ cases of hot dog buns, 3 cases of potato chips and a case of pop.
Some of these items will also be donated to the Immaculate Heart Retreat in Spokane and the North Palouse Food Bank in Fairfield.
Thank you to Banner Bank for the donation.
The items remaining were donated to the Rockford Community Center (RCC) for a future barbecue. The donatation consisted of 5 cases of hot dogs, 6+ cases of hot dog buns, 3 cases of potato chips and a case of pop.
Some of these items will also be donated to the Immaculate Heart Retreat in Spokane and the North Palouse Food Bank in Fairfield.
Thank you to Banner Bank for the donation.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Calling All Community Garden Volunteers
It is now time for planting! Last night (June 14th) was the first night for the big dig!. Now that the weather has improved we are ready to get started. If you want to help with the Community Gardens whether it be to plant, water or harvest it would be greatly appreciated. Remember that the produce will either be sold every Saturday at the Farmers Market to benefit the Rockford Community Center or given to families/persons in need. For more information contact Keith Wigen @ (509) 291-3602
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Rockford Community Center/Horizons June 7, 2010 Meeting Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 6:40pm by Chairman Todd Hart
In attendance were Mary-Lou Benson, Vivian Plank, Lorrie Pope, Tom Pope, Todd Hart, Billy Lafferty, Sean Hart and Micki Harnois
The minutes of the May 17th meeting were approved.
There is a total of $10,847.97 in the checking account and no grant funds have been spent.
Community Center
Plans are being made for a work party to do the following: bolt the bookcases in place; spackle the holes in the sport activity wall; paint the "movie screen" wall, sport activity wall, entrance wall,and book shelves; move the half-wall; sand the computer tables; set up the computers; set up the TV/DVD/VCR; retrofit the overhead lights and paint the ceiling; measure the "social area" floor for carpeting; set up the sports equipment and stock the bookcases and shelves. The work party will be on Monday evenings after the meetings or when enough people are available to help with the moving and the lifting.
Things needed for the work party: a) paint (1 gallon flat latex for the "movie screen" wall, 5 gallons cream semi-gloss washable for entry and sports area and 5 gallons of white ceiling paint), b) computer router and c) computer software.
Todd Hart and Tom Pope will change the lights. Avista will give a $25 rebate for each light replaced.
Background checks for all adults assisting with Community Center activities will be started once the consent forms are signed.
There was discussion regarding a banner for the Farmer' Market as well as the Rockford Community Center. We will check on a price for the Farmers' Market banner.
Community Gardens
The Farmers' Market made a profit of $47 with 3 vendors present.
The vendors from last year were sent letters and some completed forms have been received.
Mary-Lou Benson gave a mini-training on how to operate the produce scale and figure out pricing of items for the Farmers' Market.
Those who have expressed an interest in helping with planting have been notified and are "on call" until the ground is dry enough.
There was $201 spent on the triangle plot located in front of the restrooms at the park. Keith Wigen began the construction of the first tier wall and it will be finished once it quits raining. Keith has the full list of plantings which includes tomato, pepper and seed potato starts.
Communication
The Town has elected to stay with the present webmasters
There are lists of businesses on the web that can be accessed and linked with the RCC/Horizons page.
A free community dinner was held on May 27th at the Rockford Methodist Church Fellowship Hall with 37 people being fed. This will continue with the St Joseph Catholic Church participating in the preparations. It will be held on the fourth Thursday of the month from 5:30-6:30pm.
Vivian Plank is doing the overview of the paperwork for all our projects.
The short term plans that have been achieved are: 1) having the web page up and running, 2) the community calendar is now included in the town utility bill and is available at the local businesses, 3) the second year for the community gardens is now and they are ready for planting and 4) the Rockford Community Center now has a "home" with preparations being made to accommodate the activities that will be offered.
Those nominated for new officers include:
Chair-Lorrie Pope
Vice-Chair -Todd Hart
Secretary-Mary-Lou Benson
Treasurer-Vivian Plank
Youth Chair- vacant
Vice-Youth Chair-Sean Hart
There were no other nominations.
State Representive Susan Fagan with the 9th Legislative District will be holding a Town Hall Meeting on June 21st.
The next RCC/Horizons meeting will be on July 5, 2010 at 6:30pm.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary-Lou Benson, Secretary
In attendance were Mary-Lou Benson, Vivian Plank, Lorrie Pope, Tom Pope, Todd Hart, Billy Lafferty, Sean Hart and Micki Harnois
The minutes of the May 17th meeting were approved.
There is a total of $10,847.97 in the checking account and no grant funds have been spent.
Community Center
Plans are being made for a work party to do the following: bolt the bookcases in place; spackle the holes in the sport activity wall; paint the "movie screen" wall, sport activity wall, entrance wall,and book shelves; move the half-wall; sand the computer tables; set up the computers; set up the TV/DVD/VCR; retrofit the overhead lights and paint the ceiling; measure the "social area" floor for carpeting; set up the sports equipment and stock the bookcases and shelves. The work party will be on Monday evenings after the meetings or when enough people are available to help with the moving and the lifting.
Things needed for the work party: a) paint (1 gallon flat latex for the "movie screen" wall, 5 gallons cream semi-gloss washable for entry and sports area and 5 gallons of white ceiling paint), b) computer router and c) computer software.
Todd Hart and Tom Pope will change the lights. Avista will give a $25 rebate for each light replaced.
Background checks for all adults assisting with Community Center activities will be started once the consent forms are signed.
There was discussion regarding a banner for the Farmer' Market as well as the Rockford Community Center. We will check on a price for the Farmers' Market banner.
Community Gardens
The Farmers' Market made a profit of $47 with 3 vendors present.
The vendors from last year were sent letters and some completed forms have been received.
Mary-Lou Benson gave a mini-training on how to operate the produce scale and figure out pricing of items for the Farmers' Market.
Those who have expressed an interest in helping with planting have been notified and are "on call" until the ground is dry enough.
There was $201 spent on the triangle plot located in front of the restrooms at the park. Keith Wigen began the construction of the first tier wall and it will be finished once it quits raining. Keith has the full list of plantings which includes tomato, pepper and seed potato starts.
Communication
The Town has elected to stay with the present webmasters
There are lists of businesses on the web that can be accessed and linked with the RCC/Horizons page.
A free community dinner was held on May 27th at the Rockford Methodist Church Fellowship Hall with 37 people being fed. This will continue with the St Joseph Catholic Church participating in the preparations. It will be held on the fourth Thursday of the month from 5:30-6:30pm.
Vivian Plank is doing the overview of the paperwork for all our projects.
The short term plans that have been achieved are: 1) having the web page up and running, 2) the community calendar is now included in the town utility bill and is available at the local businesses, 3) the second year for the community gardens is now and they are ready for planting and 4) the Rockford Community Center now has a "home" with preparations being made to accommodate the activities that will be offered.
Those nominated for new officers include:
Chair-Lorrie Pope
Vice-Chair -Todd Hart
Secretary-Mary-Lou Benson
Treasurer-Vivian Plank
Youth Chair- vacant
Vice-Youth Chair-Sean Hart
There were no other nominations.
State Representive Susan Fagan with the 9th Legislative District will be holding a Town Hall Meeting on June 21st.
The next RCC/Horizons meeting will be on July 5, 2010 at 6:30pm.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary-Lou Benson, Secretary
Monday, May 24, 2010
Free Community Dinner-No Strings Attached
There will a free community dinner on May 27th at the Rockford Community Methodist Church from 5:30-6:30 pm. Donations will not be expected.
The dinners will occur on the 4th Thursday of the month. The goal is to get residents out of their house for an evening and share a meal with their neighbors.
If you would like to help please call Susan Gallagher @ (509)291-3339.
The dinners will occur on the 4th Thursday of the month. The goal is to get residents out of their house for an evening and share a meal with their neighbors.
If you would like to help please call Susan Gallagher @ (509)291-3339.
Rockford Horizons Poverty Reduction Meeting Minutes May 17th, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm at the Harvest Moon Restuarant. Eleven members were in attendance as well as Horizons trainer, Patrick Malone.
Minutes of the May 3, 2010 meeting were approved.
Community Gardens:
The people who were interested in helping with the gardens last year will be contacted.
The gardens have a need of an application of Round-up because of the infestation of morning glory. Bill Benson has tilled Garden #3 at the Stevensons. Someone has donated tomato plants that need to be planted "now". This will be done as help surfaces.
The 4-H group are willing to help with the gardens. Barb Gady is the contact person.
There was discussion with the Catholic church regarding the water timer for Garden #2This will be beneficial and Keith Wigen will research the cost.
Communications:
Bill Strawn suggested that we contact TV station KXLY and put our events on their local community calendar which airs in the morning during the 5:30 am segment of the show. It was advised that we also contact KHQ and KREM.
The Exchange paper is dedicating one to two pages for local news for the Palouse weekly. This is to take the place of the North Palouse Journal on a temporary basis.
Mayor Micki Harnois presented information on the Town of Odessa Public Development Authority (PDA). She explained that there are several PDAs established in smaller towns in Eastern Washington and they use the same boiler plate format and language. It is hoped that Rockford will set one up soon.
Old Business:
The Rockford Community Center received approval of the 501c 3 tax exempt status on May 10, 2010. Any donations of material or money will be noted as to donor and value and kept in the RCC records.
The Rockford beautification project will be brought before the Town Council.
The status of the sale or lease of the Exxon station is unknown.
Mayor Micki met with one of the Town webmasters on May 6th. It was suggested that we should hire a professional to take this position as the webmasters will be graduating from high school this summer and want to increase salary. Micki will explore possibilities of a professional webmaster and the cost if the current webmasters can not continue.
New Business:
Rockford Community Center
There will be a meeting soon to move items in the building away from the walls to begin the preparation process of cleaning, painting and moving in.
The Farmers' Market will begin on June 5th and will continue through the summer. It was asked that we search for musicians to perform.
The Horizons banner for the Town is 4 feet by 6 feet and can be displayed during every Horizons sponsored event. Mayor Micki asked where it would be kept. Patrick Malone suggested that we contact other Horizons communities to find out how theirs are being stored.
Patrick presented suggestions for the gardens such as "Plant A Row for the Hungry" and Feed Spokane. These projects provide produce that is donated to Inland Second Harvest. We opted to keep our produce in the Rockford area. There is a mobile food bank that may help distribute food. The food bank in Fairfield is our local receiver of our harvest.
A free community dinner is being provided on the 4th Thursday of the month in the Rockford Methodist Church basement. There will be no donations received. Anyone who wishes to help can contact Susan Gallagher for more information.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary-Lou Benson
Minutes of the May 3, 2010 meeting were approved.
Community Gardens:
The people who were interested in helping with the gardens last year will be contacted.
The gardens have a need of an application of Round-up because of the infestation of morning glory. Bill Benson has tilled Garden #3 at the Stevensons. Someone has donated tomato plants that need to be planted "now". This will be done as help surfaces.
The 4-H group are willing to help with the gardens. Barb Gady is the contact person.
There was discussion with the Catholic church regarding the water timer for Garden #2This will be beneficial and Keith Wigen will research the cost.
Communications:
Bill Strawn suggested that we contact TV station KXLY and put our events on their local community calendar which airs in the morning during the 5:30 am segment of the show. It was advised that we also contact KHQ and KREM.
The Exchange paper is dedicating one to two pages for local news for the Palouse weekly. This is to take the place of the North Palouse Journal on a temporary basis.
Mayor Micki Harnois presented information on the Town of Odessa Public Development Authority (PDA). She explained that there are several PDAs established in smaller towns in Eastern Washington and they use the same boiler plate format and language. It is hoped that Rockford will set one up soon.
Old Business:
The Rockford Community Center received approval of the 501c 3 tax exempt status on May 10, 2010. Any donations of material or money will be noted as to donor and value and kept in the RCC records.
The Rockford beautification project will be brought before the Town Council.
The status of the sale or lease of the Exxon station is unknown.
Mayor Micki met with one of the Town webmasters on May 6th. It was suggested that we should hire a professional to take this position as the webmasters will be graduating from high school this summer and want to increase salary. Micki will explore possibilities of a professional webmaster and the cost if the current webmasters can not continue.
New Business:
Rockford Community Center
There will be a meeting soon to move items in the building away from the walls to begin the preparation process of cleaning, painting and moving in.
The Farmers' Market will begin on June 5th and will continue through the summer. It was asked that we search for musicians to perform.
The Horizons banner for the Town is 4 feet by 6 feet and can be displayed during every Horizons sponsored event. Mayor Micki asked where it would be kept. Patrick Malone suggested that we contact other Horizons communities to find out how theirs are being stored.
Patrick presented suggestions for the gardens such as "Plant A Row for the Hungry" and Feed Spokane. These projects provide produce that is donated to Inland Second Harvest. We opted to keep our produce in the Rockford area. There is a mobile food bank that may help distribute food. The food bank in Fairfield is our local receiver of our harvest.
A free community dinner is being provided on the 4th Thursday of the month in the Rockford Methodist Church basement. There will be no donations received. Anyone who wishes to help can contact Susan Gallagher for more information.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary-Lou Benson
Monday, May 10, 2010
Horizon Leader attends CRM Facilitator Training
Micki Harnois, Horizon leader attended the Coordinated Resource Management training on April 26-29, 2010.
The basic objectives of the meeting was to:
1) Engage local people in resolving issues
2) Teach skills in facilitating successful meetings, work sessions and other group processes.
3) Learn how groups work together and overcome obstacles in order to solve problems, make decisions and build durable agreements.
It was a great learning experience and will be used a tool to help others in the community learn to express themselves in a group setting and also seek to understand why others feel the way they do.
The basic objectives of the meeting was to:
1) Engage local people in resolving issues
2) Teach skills in facilitating successful meetings, work sessions and other group processes.
3) Learn how groups work together and overcome obstacles in order to solve problems, make decisions and build durable agreements.
It was a great learning experience and will be used a tool to help others in the community learn to express themselves in a group setting and also seek to understand why others feel the way they do.
Rockford Community Center receives 501 c 3 status!
After many months of hard work and organizing the stacks of paperwork for the IRS, RCC has become non profit and tax exempt. Vivian Plank and Mary-Lou Benson (with expert advice from Linda Thomas) have succeeded in achieving the most important step in the Rockford Horizons program and in our strategic plan. This is the beginning of a worth-while venture of establishing programs beneficial to those of poverty in Rockford. Be sure to thank them for their hard work as well as those who have been dedicated for the last 18 months to the Horizons program.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Rockford Community Center April 5, 2010 Meeting Minutes
Members presnt: Mary-Lou Benson, Joanie Thompson, Susan Gallagher, Todd Hart, Sean Hart, Jeff Barratt, Phil Evans
Meeting called to order at 6:07 pm by Chair Todd Hart
Minutes amended to include Sean Hart as present at the last meeting. Minutes approved as amended.
Treasurer's Report not available.
Old Business:
Status of 501 c 3: All paperwork has been submitted to the IRS. We are awaiting our acceptance as a non-profit organization.
Insurance: All paperwork has been submitted. The premium is $467.00 per year. This quote includes $1 million General Liability, $500,000 Medical Expense to Others and $5,000 Business Personal Property with Special Causes of Loss and a $500 deductible on the BPP. The liability includes the coverage for the Farmer's Market, Basketball in the Park, Movies in the Park and the Christmas Wreaths. The check for that amount will be submitted on Tuesday, April 5, 2010. Items necessary to comply with the insurance: all obtained but not installed pending the approval for coverage.
Status of donated items: On hold until we can get into the building and find places for them.
Surveys: Out of 20 given out 9 have been returned.
Garden Plots: Keith Wigen said that Steve Meyer will plow the fields. Joanie Thonpson has chicken manure to donate. It was mentioned that Fairfield has a greenhouse and will be selling plants. The plan for the area in front of the park restrooms was brought up. There was discussion as to the use of cherry tone timbers as opposed to railroad ties. The deciding factor is the cost of materials. Todd said that he will take two of the trees and leave one. Linda Wigen will use plants from her garden.
Newspaper: No news available.
New Business: Background checks are not being done by SCOPE. Mary-Lou will check with the Washington State Patrol as to the procedure for obtaining background checks.
Lighting for the Community Center: Todd will contact Avista regarding the changing of the existing fixtures to more efficient lighting. There may be a rebate for that.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40pm.
Resptfully submitted,
Mary-Lou Benson
Secretary
Meeting called to order at 6:07 pm by Chair Todd Hart
Minutes amended to include Sean Hart as present at the last meeting. Minutes approved as amended.
Treasurer's Report not available.
Old Business:
Status of 501 c 3: All paperwork has been submitted to the IRS. We are awaiting our acceptance as a non-profit organization.
Insurance: All paperwork has been submitted. The premium is $467.00 per year. This quote includes $1 million General Liability, $500,000 Medical Expense to Others and $5,000 Business Personal Property with Special Causes of Loss and a $500 deductible on the BPP. The liability includes the coverage for the Farmer's Market, Basketball in the Park, Movies in the Park and the Christmas Wreaths. The check for that amount will be submitted on Tuesday, April 5, 2010. Items necessary to comply with the insurance: all obtained but not installed pending the approval for coverage.
Status of donated items: On hold until we can get into the building and find places for them.
Surveys: Out of 20 given out 9 have been returned.
Garden Plots: Keith Wigen said that Steve Meyer will plow the fields. Joanie Thonpson has chicken manure to donate. It was mentioned that Fairfield has a greenhouse and will be selling plants. The plan for the area in front of the park restrooms was brought up. There was discussion as to the use of cherry tone timbers as opposed to railroad ties. The deciding factor is the cost of materials. Todd said that he will take two of the trees and leave one. Linda Wigen will use plants from her garden.
Newspaper: No news available.
New Business: Background checks are not being done by SCOPE. Mary-Lou will check with the Washington State Patrol as to the procedure for obtaining background checks.
Lighting for the Community Center: Todd will contact Avista regarding the changing of the existing fixtures to more efficient lighting. There may be a rebate for that.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40pm.
Resptfully submitted,
Mary-Lou Benson
Secretary
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Have an idea for a community health program for Rockford?
The Post Cereal company is offering a $25,000 grant to communities that have a creative, actionable and impactful proposal to improve the health of their residents. Examples are a greenmarket, building a playground or offering nutrition consultations.
The top 10 finalists will be featured on www.postnatural.com at the beginning of June where visitors can vote for their favorites.
Check out www.postnatural.com/GoodHealthGrant.aspx for more information
Let us know if you have any ideas.
The top 10 finalists will be featured on www.postnatural.com at the beginning of June where visitors can vote for their favorites.
Check out www.postnatural.com/GoodHealthGrant.aspx for more information
Let us know if you have any ideas.
Fairfield Community Closet Needs Your Help
The Fairfield Community Closet located at 404 N 2nd will be having shorter hours of operation in May and June. This organization offers free clothing to every one of all ages. If this service is not being utilized it may close the doors in July. If you or someone you know needs gently used (or sometimes new) clothes please stop in and see what they have. There may be play outfits for growing children and work clothes for the hard workers in the family for example.
The following hours for May are:
May 11th 11am to 3 pm
18th 3pm to 7 pm
25th 11am to 3 pm
June 8th 11am to 3 pm
15th 3pm to 7 pm
29th 11am to 3 pm
For information call (509) 283-2540 or (509) 291-3033
The following hours for May are:
May 11th 11am to 3 pm
18th 3pm to 7 pm
25th 11am to 3 pm
June 8th 11am to 3 pm
15th 3pm to 7 pm
29th 11am to 3 pm
For information call (509) 283-2540 or (509) 291-3033
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Your Money--Earn It! Keep It!! Save It!!
The United Way's CASH Coalition and its members and volunteers are working together to help you get cash back!
EARN IT--Did you earn less than $43,279 in 2009? The Earned Incom Tax Credit (EITC) could pay you as much as $5,657 based on your earnings and family situation (individual results may vary. You must file your taxes to receive your credit)
KEEP IT--Don't pay to file your taxes. Visit a free tax preparation site to have your taxes carefully prepared and e-filed quickly and without a filing fee (free tax preparation and filing services available subject to eligibility)
SAVE IT--Want to own a home, go to school, buy a car or start a business? There is a program that can help you save money, reduce your debt, and learn to manage your money. For information contact: SNAP Financial Access-509.456.7174, www.snapaccess.org
Taxes can be done free at the following locations from February 1 to April 15 (subject to eligibility on a first come, first served basis):
Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E Main Ave
Spokane Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S Regal St
Call 509.358.3526 for an appointment.
EARN IT--Did you earn less than $43,279 in 2009? The Earned Incom Tax Credit (EITC) could pay you as much as $5,657 based on your earnings and family situation (individual results may vary. You must file your taxes to receive your credit)
KEEP IT--Don't pay to file your taxes. Visit a free tax preparation site to have your taxes carefully prepared and e-filed quickly and without a filing fee (free tax preparation and filing services available subject to eligibility)
SAVE IT--Want to own a home, go to school, buy a car or start a business? There is a program that can help you save money, reduce your debt, and learn to manage your money. For information contact: SNAP Financial Access-509.456.7174, www.snapaccess.org
Taxes can be done free at the following locations from February 1 to April 15 (subject to eligibility on a first come, first served basis):
Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E Main Ave
Spokane Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S Regal St
Call 509.358.3526 for an appointment.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Sign up now for the Hope & Power workshop
The Inland Northwest Spokane YMCA Alternatives to Domestic Violence Program is putting on a very special Hope & Power workshop. This group offers financial workshops and resources for survivors of domestic violence.
The YMCA location is at 930 N Monroe Street. The Holiday on a Budget workshop will be on November 16, 2009 starting at 5:30 pm. The workshop includes resources for free and inexpensive holidays activities, handmade gift, decoration and card ideas, free crafting supplies and activities for moms and kids to do together. There will also be drawings for special holiday gifts!
Childcare and dinner will be provided with registration. Dinner will be provided by the Campus Kitches Project. Please call (509) 789-9297 to register. This workshop is made possible by a grant from the Allstate Foundation.
Hope and Power offers the following financial programs:
1) Match Savings
Up to $400 to help achieve an education or work related goal.
2) Checking Account Access
Help obtaining a checking account for those who may otherwise have difficulty
doing so
3) Secured Credit Card
Help obtaining a credit card to assist in rebuilding your credit. The security
deposit is provided by the program
4) Life Coaching
Intensive Certified Life Coach lead support to help you achieve your career
related goals.
Please pass this on to those who deserve a great holiday season!!
The YMCA location is at 930 N Monroe Street. The Holiday on a Budget workshop will be on November 16, 2009 starting at 5:30 pm. The workshop includes resources for free and inexpensive holidays activities, handmade gift, decoration and card ideas, free crafting supplies and activities for moms and kids to do together. There will also be drawings for special holiday gifts!
Childcare and dinner will be provided with registration. Dinner will be provided by the Campus Kitches Project. Please call (509) 789-9297 to register. This workshop is made possible by a grant from the Allstate Foundation.
Hope and Power offers the following financial programs:
1) Match Savings
Up to $400 to help achieve an education or work related goal.
2) Checking Account Access
Help obtaining a checking account for those who may otherwise have difficulty
doing so
3) Secured Credit Card
Help obtaining a credit card to assist in rebuilding your credit. The security
deposit is provided by the program
4) Life Coaching
Intensive Certified Life Coach lead support to help you achieve your career
related goals.
Please pass this on to those who deserve a great holiday season!!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
2010 U. S. Census is coming to your house soon!
The 2010 U. S. Census forms will be mailed on March 15, 2010. Every household will be given the short form with 10 questions to answer. The American Community Survey (the long form) will be sent to an average of 1 in 6 households nationwide.
It is so important to your community, school and you to complete and mail back the form. This gives the Town of Rockford and Freeman School District information regarding such topics as population, median income, education, buildings constructed, and travel time to work. This data is necessary for grants and programs such as free and reduced lunch program. The ability for Rockford to be included in the Horizons program stemmed from this information.
Please send the completed survey form back as soon as you can or the Census takers will either phone or visit your home to gather this needed information. This takes billions of extra dollars to do. So please participate!
Reminders of this important topic will be posted on this blog periodically.
It is so important to your community, school and you to complete and mail back the form. This gives the Town of Rockford and Freeman School District information regarding such topics as population, median income, education, buildings constructed, and travel time to work. This data is necessary for grants and programs such as free and reduced lunch program. The ability for Rockford to be included in the Horizons program stemmed from this information.
Please send the completed survey form back as soon as you can or the Census takers will either phone or visit your home to gather this needed information. This takes billions of extra dollars to do. So please participate!
Reminders of this important topic will be posted on this blog periodically.
Free Yard & Garden Debris Collection Event
Since outdoor burning is not allowed within the city limits of Rockford, this event allows us to dispose of our leaves, grass, brush and other yard trimmings and it is free!
Collection hours are from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday, November 7th. The location will be behind the Rockford City Hall.
If you need help hauling your debris, please call the City Hall @ (509) 291-4716 and someone will assist you in loading and will also take it to the collection site.
This is one big step in making Rockford an attractive community!
Collection hours are from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday, November 7th. The location will be behind the Rockford City Hall.
If you need help hauling your debris, please call the City Hall @ (509) 291-4716 and someone will assist you in loading and will also take it to the collection site.
This is one big step in making Rockford an attractive community!
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