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Connect Rockford was first imagined as an invitation to engage neighbors within their unique neighborhoods, for connection, fun, and to come together to solve the problems that were also uniquely theirs. But then Covid-19 forced us all to socially isolate, and a new need for connection was born out of necessity, at a time of crisis.
Not every neighbor has internet access, and we can’t rely solely on social media or other digital methods to check in with the people in our neighborhood. To ensure everyone is included, our remedy is as grassroots as it gets: Assign neighborhood captains to go door-to-door, leaving messages and methods of contact, feedback, and care on a consistent basis, to develop a reliable system of support throughout the City of Rockford.
We aim to ensure every neighbor has access to the resources they need to live and thrive. But that’s just the beginning. We know when people develop meaningful connections, they discover common interests, create common services, and work together to solve common problems.
Connect Rockford recognizes no two neighborhoods are the same, and simply provides the framework to help neighbors feel consistently supported, cared for, seen, and heard. How each neighborhood evolves is up to the imaginations and efforts of the people who live there.
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The Steering Committee
The Connect-Rockford Steering Team is here to help keep us on track as we expand neighborhood by neighborhood through the city of Rockford.
