Homeless

The count will take place from 3 p.m. today until 3 p.m. the following day, and will cover both sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals within Boone, Winnebago and DeKalb Counties.

Illinois has seen an increase in people begging for money due in part to a federal court decision lifting a panhandling ban. Help with this instead of money.

Carpenter's Place needs volunteers to help them clean up the former Schnucks on Rural St. as they get ready to transform it into a new thrift store.

With it getting warm out again, you might not think about donating blankets right now. However, they're important year round. Blankets. As I sit here, I think about just how many blankets I have around my apartment, and I can't lie, I feel incredibly guilty about it...

With Winter right on our front door, it's time to start thinking about how we keep our community safe and warm this holiday season. Not everybody is fortunate enough to have a roof over their heads or a bed to sleep in. That's why organizations like Miss Carly's are amazing...

A couple extra things in the cart at the store is a really easy way to help out right now.

A small donation that will make a big difference.

Please consider donating this season.

Next time you see a donation opportunity remember this awesome idea.

This program could be used right here in Rockford.