News and Events

NOTICE

The Rockford Housing Authority Has A New Phone Number

Main Number - (815) 489 - 8500

Main Fax Number - (815) 489 - 8555

(If the former number is dialed, the call will automatically forward to the new number)

 

Resident Services Department Announces -

                                                                                                       

Money Smart Week Workshops                                                                                                                     

The following programs will be offered during Money Smart Week,

April 7 to April 12.  Programs are open to Rockford Housing Authority Public Housing Residents and Housing Choice Voucher holders.  An R.S.V.P. is necessary to attend.  For additional information or to R.S.V.P. contact Dorla Bonner at 489-8594.

 

“My Granny’s Been Scammed” at Brewington Oaks on April 8, 1-3 p.m.

Skits and information provided by RHA‘s Resident Services Staff and LifeScapes Community Services.  Learn to recognize and avoid senior scams.

“The YWCA Reality Store” at Fairgrounds Valley Development on April 8, 5-7 p.m.

This program is open to both youth and adults. It provides a hands-on game of life. Participants are challenged to make day-to-day financial decisions regarding housing, childcare and transportation while trying to keep a positive bank balance.

Financial Literacy Activities at Fairgrounds Valley Development on April 8, 5-7 p.m.

On-line literacy activities for elementary school children.

Game Of Life Tournament at Orton Keyes on April 9, 3:30 to 6 p.m.

The tournament is open to middle and high school students.

“My Granny’s Been Scammed” at North Main Manor  April 10, 1-3 p.m.

Skits and information provided by RHA’s Resident Services Staff and LifeScapes Community Services. Learn to recognize and avoid senior scams.

“The YWCA Reality Store at Orton Keyes” on April 10, 5-7 p.m.

This program is open to both youth and adults. It provides a hands-on game of life where participants are challenged to make day-to-day financial decisions regarding housing, childcare and transportation while trying to keep a positive bank balance.

Financial Literacy Activities at Orton Keyes on April 10, 5-7 p.m.

On-line literacy activities for elementary school children.

 

Game of Life Tournament of Fairgrounds Valley Development on April 11, 3:30 - 6 p.m.

The tournament is open to middle and high school students.

 

 

ROSS Resident Advocate Program    

Adult Academy


If you want to improve your reading/math skills

or

Prepare for school/GED

Then you need the Academy

 

Winter Term Begins

 

Tuesday February 12, 2008 @ Orton Keyes

   Wednesday February 13, 2008 @ Fairgrounds Valley  

 

Call 489-8954 for more info or a ride

 

GED Classes

No Tuition Charge - Transportation Available

Classes conducted by:  Rock Valley College

Our classes will meet from Tuesday through Thursday at the times listed below. 

GED Instruction and Test Preparation

Blackhawk Courts Community Center

338 15th Avenue

Rockford, IL  61104

Classes meet T/W/Th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon & follow the Rockford Public School schedule. 

If you need transportation, call (815) 489-8593. 

Public Aid students must provide their DHS case I.D. number.

WHERE:   Blackhawk Courts

                 335 15th Avenue

                 Rockford, IL

REGISTRATION: Please arrive between 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. 

                         Allow 2 hours for testing and paperwork.

 

Home Buyer Classes

“HUMAN GROWTH AND DIGNITY”

FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM

223 S. WINNEBAGO STREET ~ ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS  61102

(815) 489-8592

Dear Family Self-Sufficiency Participant:

The Family Self-Sufficiency Department and the University of Illinois Extension have scheduled their next “Home Buying Class”.  Classes will be held at RHA, 223 S. Winnebago.

This six-week series begins Saturday, April 5, 2008, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

                                      CLASS SCHEDULE

                                               

                                        Saturday, April  5                                            

                                        Saturday, April 12

                                        Saturday, April 19  

                                        Saturday, April 26

                                        Saturday, May   3

                                        Saturday, May 10

Subjects covered include: budgeting, credit readiness, financing a home, choosing a realtor, insurance, home inspection and maintenance. 

If you have not previously attended our Home Buying Classes and are interested in attending,please call Elias Soria at 489-8579, Beulah Tripplett at 489-8593 or Cherene Sweeny at 489-8592.  Those who have attended previous classes, but want to review some classes may do so if space is available.

The registration deadline is Monday, March 28, 2008.

We are unable to provide childcare for these sessions and hope with this advanced notice you will be able to make arrangements for your children.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Family Self-Sufficiency Staff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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