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FORE the Promise Golf Outing

Tee up for success! Join us for a day on the green supporting Rockford Promise scholarships and the wraparound services that help our Scholars drive toward their dreams. Whether you’re aiming for par or just hoping to stay out of the rough, this outing brings together community members and local

Promising Futures

Join Rockford Promise for Promising Futures, a signature community celebration honoring both the newest cohort of Scholars as they begin their college journeys and the Scholars who are graduating and preparing to take their next steps into careers and continued opportunities. Together, we will recognize incoming Scholars as they receive their life-changing

August 19, 2025

The Hidden Costs: How the Big, Beautiful Bill Could Negatively Affect College Students and Their Families

While the “Big, Beautiful Bill” has been praised for its sweeping reforms and promises of economic revitalization, some are raising concerns about its potential unintended consequences—particularly for college students and their families. Cutbacks to Financial Aid and Student Support One of the most troubling aspects of the bill is the

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Rockford Promise

7 days ago

✨ The future is arriving — and launching. ✨

Join us for Promising Futures, where we celebrate two powerful milestones for the Scholars of Rockford Promise — welcoming a new cohort beginning their college journey, and honoring those graduating and stepping into what’s next.

🎓 One night. Two defining moments. One incredible community behind them.

📅 May 3rd | Doors open at 2:30
📍 Coronado Performing Arts Center
🎟️ secure.givelively.org/event/rockford-promise/promising-futures-2026

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Rockford Promise

1 week ago

👕 Rockford, let’s show up for our Scholars.

We’re proud to be selected for the Here For Good campaign with Rockford Art Deli 💛

This “Cheering on a Rockford Promise Scholar” shirt is perfect for families, support systems, and anyone who believes in our Scholars.

⏳ Limited-time preorder — ends April 26 (not sold in-store)
💙 $10 from every shirt supports Rockford Promise

👉 Order yours:
www.artdelisupply.com/here-for-good-2026/p/rockford-promise

Let’s make our support visible.

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Rockford Promise

3 weeks ago

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Rockford Promise

3 weeks ago

Our first Northern Illinois University Contract signing of the season was a success! Congratulations to the first of our 2026 Rockford Promise Cohort! 🧡
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Rockford Promise

4 weeks ago

We can’t wait to see everyone!🗓️ Mark Your Calendars! 📚

Join us for Lincoln Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences & Community Partner Night!

📅 Thursday, March 26th ⏰ 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Lincoln Middle School

🤝 Community Partners Joining Us:
Alignment Rockford
Rockford Promise
Safe Families for Children Greater Rockford Chapter
KFACT
Bethesda Covenant Church
RAMP

🍽️ Special Thanks to Bethesda Covenant Church for providing food for our families!

🎨 Don’t Miss It:
30 beautiful pieces of artwork from the RPS All City Gallery will be on display throughout the evening!

Connect with your student’s teachers, discuss progress, and celebrate achievements while enjoying food, community, and art!

We look forward to seeing you there!

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1643 N. Alpine Rd.
Ste. 104, Box #102
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 627-0491

contact.us@RockfordPromise.org

EIN: 26-0388141

Rockford Promise is a non-profit 501(c)(3) location-based scholarship program that offers scholarships to cover the gap between financial aid and the cost of tuition to deserving graduates of Rockford Public School District 205 and partner private schools. Modeled after Promise programs around the nation, our goal is to increase educational attainment in our community while providing a powerful economic incentive for residents and businesses to locate in the Rockford region.

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Promising Futures

August 19, 2025

The Hidden Costs: How the Big, Beautiful Bill Could Negatively Affect College Students and Their Families

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