donations

Besides needing supplies for making sack lunches, Miss Carly's in Rockford has a list of other items they desperately need donations of.

The Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) is in serious need of your blood donation, so they've made it easier for you to help them out.

United Way of Rock River Valley has established a COVID-19 Emerging Needs Fund for the entire Rock River Valley.

Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. It's essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. And right now, it's in short supply.

With over 300 less donations this month than expected, cold and flu season has cut blood donations to the RRVBC by 13%.

Friday we all became aware of a terrible house fire that claimed the life of Leaf River firefighter, Gregory Wood. As the family and community mourns their loss, here is how you can them in their time of need.

If you've been on the receiving end of a phone call where the caller says they're  representing the Rockford Police Benevolent and Protective Association (PBPA) Unit 6, you were being called by a phone scammer.

When you've been hit with a lot of cold, snow, and ice, then you add in the start of flu season, the equation boils down to this: area blood supplies are way down, and the Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) needs your help.

As we've pointed out in this space before, it's been a tough summer for blood donations at the Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC). With Labor Day weekend almost upon us, the RRVBC is once again calling for some help.

Crime Stoppers is working with the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department to secure the needed $76,000 for one additional K9 Officer.
But, they need your help.
Everyone is concerned about crime in the area and what can be done to fight it, according to Board Chairperson Arles Hendershot…