2025 From The Heart Image Gallery
There may be no better way to communicate what we do than through images. Thank you to all who made our 2025 From The Heart gala event so successful!
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Thank you to everyone who attended or submitted items to our 2025 From The Heart Gala.
Thank you for your support over the past 18 years
With sad but grateful hearts, we announce that after 18 very successful years, From The Heart is ending our fabulous run.
We could not have done it without all of our generous donors. I am pleased to announce that each of the nine groups from 2025 will receive $10,000 a piece.
I'd also like to thank all the groups and their directors who helped make our fundraiser the success it was.
I'd like to send a very special thank you out to Chuck Watkins, Sarah Flannigan, and Tonja Greenfield for all their hard work behind the scenes, they work tireless hours volunteering their time every year to raise money for these nonprofits.
Thank you, Rochelle, for 18 very successful years of From The Heart.
Sincerely,
David Eckhardt
For the past 18 years, you have helped us help the community.
Raised more than $900,000
Inspiring Charities - 9
Calendars sold in 2025 – 2,000
CASH CALENDAR WINNERS
Sales of the 2025 Cash Calendars have ended.
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January 2025 cash calendar winners
Jan. 1 – Mary Whelan, Dixon, $1,000
Jan. 2 – Jamey Sullivan, Rochelle, $25
Jan. 3 – Fred and Barb Horner, Rochelle, $25
Jan. 4 – Mark Boehm, Rochelle, $25
Jan. 5 – Tobie Anders, Rochelle, $50
Jan. 6 – Lester Davis, Rochelle, $25
Jan. 7 – Jennifer Hunley, Rochelle, $25
Jan. 8 – Neil Anderson, Rochelle, $25
Jan. 9 – Kathy Yocum, Franklin Grove, $25
Jan. 10 – Yensy Rodriguez, Rochelle, $25
Jan. 11 –Joyce Dole, Amboy, $25
Jan. 12 – Verna Neal, Ridott, $50
Jan. 13 – Kanaan Childers, Davis Junction, $25
Jan. 14 – Patricia Cuchiara, Rochelle, $25
Jan. 15 – Karen Marsh, Stillman Valley, $25
Jan. 16 – Mary Bernardin, Compton, $25
Jan. 17 – Mike Henning, Rochelle, $25
Jan. 18 – Ryan and Emily Henry, Rochelle, $25
Jan. 19 – Ryan and Emily Henry, Rochelle, $50
Jan. 20 – Kimberly Zera, Rochelle, $25
Jan. 21 – Kevin Dale, Rochelle, $25
Jan. 22 – Jason Deutsch, Rochelle, $25
Jan. 23 – Isabel Reyes, Rochelle, $25
Jan. 24 – Sydney Scully, Ohio, IL, $25
Jan. 25 – Becky Anderson, Rochelle, $25
Jan. 26 – Tonja Greenfield, Rochelle, $50
Jan. 27 – Sharon Watkins, Sycamore, $25
Jan. 28 – Mike and Sarah Wiseman, Latham, NY, $25
Jan. 29 – Lindsey Stopa, Rockford, $25
Jan. 30 – Dave Wetzel, Rochelle, $25
Jan. 31 – Elizabeth Reed, Rochelle, $25
Checks to winners will be mailed out at the end of each month.
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Feb. 1 – Adam Groenhagen, Oregon, $250
Feb. 2 – Jodie Bryant, Rochelle, $50
Feb. 3 – Phoebe Hughes, Rochelle, $25
Feb. 4 – Justin Otte, Rochelle, $25
Feb. 5 – Julie Mann, Chana, $25
Feb. 6 – Chrissy Smardo, Steward, $25
Feb. 7 – Kailey Pifer, Rochelle, $25
Feb. 8 – Sharon Watkins, Sycamore, $25
Feb. 9 – Roger Meyer, Rochelle, $50
Feb. 10 – Elsie Johnson, Rochelle, $25
Feb. 11 –Xoe LeMay, Dixon, $25
Feb. 12 – Tom Myrick, Rochelle, $25
Feb. 13 – Juan M. Luna, Rochelle, $25
Feb. 14 – Bill Cash, Roscoe, $25
Feb. 15 – Alyssa Perez, Rochelle, $25
Feb. 16 – Eva Chu, Rochelle, $50
Feb. 17 –Rocio Belmonte, Rochelle, $25
Feb. 18 – Bridget Schott, Dixon, $25
Feb. 19 – Mark Wanner, Rochelle, $25
Feb. 20 – Leslie Ramsey, Roscoe, $25
Feb. 21 – Rajiji Sud, Rochelle, $25
Feb. 22 – Doris Parks, Rochelle, $25
Feb. 23 – Tracy Alford, Rochelle, $50
Feb. 24 – Shelly Crouch, Rochelle, $25
Feb. 25 – Patti Doyle, Rochelle, $25
Feb. 26 – Ashley Lawrenz, Rochelle, $25
Feb. 27 – Jessice Huerta, Rochelle, $25
Feb. 28 – HOPE of Ogle County, Rochelle, $25
Checks to winners will be mailed out at the end of each month.
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March 1 – Gary Tarvestad, Rochelle, $25
March 2 – Danica Rogers, Rochelle, $50
March 3 – Jim Neisel, St. Charles, $25
March 4 – Stacey Ansteth, Rochelle, $25
March 5 – Zoey Schabacker, Rochelle, $25
March 6 – Heather Lara, Rochelle, $25
March 7 – Pat Fletcher, Rochelle, $25
March 8 – Brock Sutton, Mendota, $25
March 9 – Kelly Johnson, Rochelle, $50
March 10 – Joe McKinney, Rochelle, $25
March 11 –John Conley, Waterman, $25
March 12 – Deanne Ponto, Rochelle, $25
March 13 – RMTD, $25
March 14 – Larry Hageman, Rochelle, $25
March 15 – Mariah Coffey, Dixon, $25
March 16 – Rick McConaghie, Rochelle, $50
March 17 –Jan Thompson, Rochelle, $250
March 18 – Dale Galland, Rochelle, $25
March 19 – Jeffrey J. Musselman, Rochelle, $25
March 20 – Rick McBride, Rochelle, $25
March 21 – Priscilla Escatel, Rochelle, $25
March 22 – Connie Fallon, Rockton, $25
March 23 – Jeff Bresson, Compton, $50
March 24 – Dana LaTour, Rochelle, $25
March 25 – Janeth Vazquez, Rochelle, $25
March 26 – David Atkinson, Oregon, $25
March 27 – Josh Carney, Rochelle, $25
March 28 – Brice Hintzsche, Franklin Grove, $25
March 29 –Kyle C. Bridgeman, Rochelle, $25
March 30 – Zachary Prewett, Rochelle, $50
March 31 – Chris Haas, Rochelle, $25
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April 1 – Lorita Bertrand, Champaign, $25
April 2 – Barbra Weist, Sycamore, $25
April 3 – Edward Jones, Rochelle, $25
April 4 – Melissa Liebe, Dixon, $25
April 5 – Jay Mulholland, Rochelle, $25
April 6 – Lillian Andrew, Rochelle, $50
April 7 – Sharon Watkins, Sycamore, $25
April 8 – Edward Jones, Rochelle, $25
April 9 – Dawn Plock, Leaf River, $25
April 10 – Pat Fletcher, Rochelle, $25
April 11 – John Bearrows, Rochelle, $25
April 12 – Connor Macklin, Rochelle, $25
April 13 – Linda Ohlinger, Rochelle, $50
April 14 – Mona Daum, Dixon, $25
April 15 – Jillian Condon, Rochelle, $25
April 16 – Jayme McCombs, Rochelle, $25
April 17 – Ida Maeial, Rochelle, $25
April 18 – Ellyn Schoenholz, Paw Paw, $25
April 19 – Marina Lawrence, Rochelle, $25
April 20 – John Bearrows, Rochelle, $300
April 21 – John Pearson, Lindenwood, $25
April 22 – Alyssa Perez, Rochelle, $25
April 23 – Pat Fletcher, Rochelle, $25
April 24 – Diane Smith, Rochelle, $25
April 25 – Eva Lenkaitis, Rochelle, $25
April 26 – Odessa Waters, Rochelle, $25
April 27 – Dawn Sperry-Gribbe, Ashton, $50
April 28 – Janie Hughes, Oregon, $25
April 29 – Chelsey Stolte, Rochelle, $25
April 30 – Beth Costa-Bland, Belvidere, $25
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May 1 – Joseph Young, Creston, $25
May 2 – Andrea DeKing, Rochelle, $25
May 3 – Kim Dale, Amboy, $25
May 4 – Colton VanKirk, Rochelle, $50
May 5 – Heidi Meyers, Rochelle, $25
May 6 – Donna Nass, Rochelle, $25
May 7 – Keaton Shumard, Rochelle, $25
May 8 – Dale Bergeson, Rochelle, $25
May 9 – Scott Swartz, Rochelle, $25
May 10 – Lori Miller, Rochelle, $25
May 11 – Chrissy Smardo, Steward, $500
May 12 – Brad Schabacker, Rochelle, $25
May 13 – Amanda Headon, Rochelle, $25
May 14 – Rose Mary Hueramo, Rochelle, $25
May 15 – Pat Fletcher, Rochelle, $25
May 16 – Dennis Connor, Rochelle, $25
May 17 – Chad Kacvinsky, Lindenwood, $25
May 18 – Kristin Flanagan, Lindenwood, $50
May 19 – Abigail Fox, Rochelle, $25
May 20 – Gary Ohlinger, Lindenwood, $25
May 21 – Ed McBride, Rochelle, $25
May 22 – Steve Hill, Rochelle, $25
May 23 – Denise Bourgault, Rochelle, $25
May 24 – Jean Margheim, Rochelle, $25
May 25 – Pedro Anaya, Rochelle, $50
May 26 – Deanne Ponto, Rochelle, $1,000
May 27 – Matthew Browder, DeKalb, $25
May 28 – Karen Fransen, Rochelle, $25
May 29 –Lori Erbes, Sublette, $25
May 30 – Erick Olson, Rochelle, $25
May 31 – Mary Gensler, Rochelle, $25
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June 1 – Ryne Vrana, Rochelle, $50
June 2 – Steve Dilling, Rochelle, $25
June 3 – Justin May, Byron, $25
June 4 – Janie Hughes, Oregon, $25
June 5 – Gary Ohlinger, Rochelle, $25
June 6 – Heather Sharp, Roscoe, $25
June 7 – Margaret Danek, Kings, 425
June 8 – Cal Jacobs, Rochelle, $50
June 9 – Kevin Dale, Rochelle, $25
June 10 – Sue Sevedge, Rochelle, $25
June 11 – Ginger Thompson, Rockford, $25
June 12 – Shirley Villa, Rochelle, $25
June 13 – Timothy Hill, Rochelle, $25
June 14 – Dwayne Rangel, Rochelle, $25
June 15 – Verna Neal, Ridott, $500
June 16 – Tonja Greenfield, Rochelle, $25
June 17 –Marge Charboneau, Rochelle, $25
June 18 – RCF Painting, Rochelle, $25
June 19 – Barb Drummet, Prophetstown, $25
June 20 – Juanita Johnson, Rochelle, $25
June 21 – Anna Adolph, Rochelle, $25
June 22 – Edward Jones, Rochelle, $50
June 23 – Christine Scweitzer, Lindenwood, $25
June 24 – Emily Cahill, Mt. Morris, $25
June 25 – Janet Cosme-Diaz, Rochelle, $25
June 26 – Jobina Smith, Kings, $25
June 27 – Diana Johnson, Rochelle, $25
June 28 – Mike Henning, Rochelle, $25
June 29 – Holly Karner, Rochelle, $50
June 30 – Harvey Folkerts, Rochelle, $25
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July 1 – Julie Lovett, Steward, $25
July 2 – Buck Fenwick, Broadhead, Wis., $25
July 3 – Aubrey Headon, Rochelle, $25
July 4 – Jennifer Simmons, Rochelle, $1,000
July 5 – Ryan Spradlin, Stillman Valley, $25
July 6 – Evelyn Hintzsche, Rochelle, $25
July 7 – Lester Ramsey, Rochelle, $25
July 8 – Glen Hughes, Dixon, $25
July 9 – Scott Gilmore, Compton, $25
July 10 – Ralph Papke, Rochelle, $25
July 11 – Patty Rudolph, Dixon, $25
July 12 – Judy Williams, Creston, $25
July 13 – Katie Paulsen, Ashton, $50
July 14 – Breynn Baiocco, Rochelle, $25
July 15 – From The Heart auction, Rochelle, $25
July 16 – Jessica Morris, Rochelle, $25
July 17 – Diana May, Byron, $25
July 18 – Bianca Hueramo, Rochelle, $25
July 19 – LeeAnn Henry, Rochelle, $25
July 20 – Noah Norris, Rochelle, $50
July 21 – Adam Lanning, Rochelle, $25
July 22 – Shining Star, Dixon, $25
July 23 – Donald Burke, Rochelle, $25
July 24 – Sharon Nordman, Leaf River, $25
July 25 – Shannon Underwood, Rochelle, $25
July 26 – Kayte Hamel, Sycamore, $25
July 27 – Jon Coughlin, St. Charles, $50
July 28 – Guillermo Martinez, Rochelle, $25
July 29 –Frank Hartman, Maple Park, $25
July 30 – Adam Lanning, Rochelle, $25
July 31 – Jeanie Sparaciro, Rochelle, $25
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August 2025 From The Heart cash calendar winners
August 1 – Linda Hoffman, Rochelle, $25
August 2 – Graham Isaacson, Rochelle, $25
August 3 – Allison Reed, Byron, $50
August 4 – Sarah Flanagan, Rochelle, $25
August 5 – From The Heart auction, Rochelle, $25
August 6 – Rochelle Rescue Mission, Rochelle, $25
August 7 – Michael Dale, Rochelle, $25
August 8 – Bill Cash, Roscoe, $25
August 9 – John Bearrows, Rochelle, $25
August 10 – Cal Jacobs, Rochelle, $50
August 11 – Sean Tracy, Byron, $25
August 12 – Edward Deets, Dixon, $25
August 13 – Jim Jakymiw, Rochelle, $25
August 14 – Damen Harrington, Rochelle, $25
August 15 – Lora McKee, Oregon, $25
August 16 – Willa Hood, Lindenwood, $25
August 17 – Karen Hayden, Rochelle, $50
August 18 – Kellie Morgan, Elgin, $25
August 19 – Bentley Etes, Rochelle, $25
August 20 – Keith Krey, Rockford, $25
August 21 – Staci Harvey, Rochelle, $25
August 22 – From The Heart auction, Rochelle, $25
August 23 – Missie Rienstra, Polo, $25
August 24 – Joelle Builta, Rochelle, $50
August 25 – Steve Kuhn, Sycamore, $25
August 26 – Don Elliott, Rochelle, $25
August 27 – Jerod Liezert, Rochelle, $25
August 28 – Larry and Connie Clayton, Harmon, $25
August 29 – Chad Judd, Rochelle, $25
August 30 – Corinne Zimmerman, Dixon, $25
August 31 – Kevin Zilm, Rochelle, $50
Checks to winners will be mailed out at the end of each month.
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September 1 – Heather Blan, Sycamore, $1,000
September 2 – Catrin Rush, Rochelle, $25
September 3 – Andy King, New Berlin, $25
September 4 – Lauren Hintzsche, Lindenwood, $25
September 5 – Steve Kuhn, Sycamore, $25
September 6 – Sharon Gardner, Rochelle, $25
September 7 – Hope of Ogle County, Rochelle, $50
September 8 – RCF Painting, Rochelle, $25
September 9 – Graham Isaacson, Rochelle, $25
September 10 – Ron Castenson, Rochelle, $25
September 11 –From the Heart auction, Rochelle, $25
September 12 – Phoebe Hughes, Rochelle, $25
September 13 – Terry Remhof, Rochelle, $25
September 14 – Justin and Renee Miller, Lindenwood, $50
September 15 – Kaylee Bearden, Rochelle, $25
September 16 – Ruth Ross, Dixon, $25
September 17 –Kim Louis, Rochelle, $25
September 18 – Adam Mabrey, Rochelle, $25
September 19 – Samuel Volkert, Rochelle, $25
September 20 – Chloe Rice, Rochelle, $25
September 21 – Kent Reed, Steward, $50
September 22 – Teresa Haggestad, Rochelle, $25
September 23 – RCF Painting, Rochelle, $25
September 24 – Ryne Vrana, Rochelle, $25
September 25 – Cal Jacobs, Rochelle, $25
September 26 – Sandy Page, Rochelle, $25
September 27 – Jeremy M. Good, Rochelle, $25
September 28 – Ruben Gandara, Rochelle, $50
September 29 –Heather Fenwick, Brodhead, Wis., $25
September 30 – John Hintzsche, Lindenwood, $25
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October 1 – Larry Flanagan, Creston, $25
October 2 – Hayden Hill, Lake Forest, $25
October 3 – Erin Metzger, Rochelle, $25
October 4 – Owen Brenner, Rochelle, $25
October 5 – Colleen Mae Runnels, Sugar Grove, $25
October 6 – Kevin Miller, Oregon, $25
October 7 – Ryan Winterton, Rochelle, $25
October 8 – Laurie Whelchel, Amboy, $25
October 9 – Stan Elson, Rochelle, $25
October 10 – Steve Merema, Rochelle, $25
October 11 –Kimberly Zera, Rochelle, $25
October 12 – Andy Axup, Rock Island, $50
October 13 – Juan Roman, Rochelle, $250
October 14 – Kanaan Childers, Davis Junction, $25
October 15 – Bridget Johnson, Rochelle, $25
October 16 – Tricia Turner, Rochelle, $25
October 17 –Ken and Patty Boehle, Ashton, $25
October 18 – Judith Fulgencio, Rochelle, $25
October 19 – Emy Tratz, Rochelle, $50
October 20 – Hayat Taour, Oregon, $25
October 21 – Steve Kuhn, Sycamore, $25
October 22 – Alex Whelan, Dixon, $25
October 23 – Mickaya Fulgencio, Rochelle, $25
October 24 – Stephanie Tepinski, Rochelle, $25
October 25 – Michele Gittleson, Rochelle, $25
October 26 – Lesely Dever,Dixon, $50
October 27 – Scott Gilmore, Compton, $25
October 28 – Kurt Schweitzer, DeKalb, $25
October 29 –Ashley Rodriguez, Rochelle, $25
October 30 – Elizabeth Kroening, Roscoe, $25
October 31 – Patti Hansen, $50
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November 2024
Nov. 1 – Sue Snyder, Phoenix, AZ., $25
Nov. 2 – Ryan Neuenkirchen, Rochelle, $25
Nov. 3 – From The Heart, Rochelle, $50
Nov. 4 – Kimberly Lumzy, Rochelle, $25
Nov. 5 – Jeff Stevens, Excelsior, Minn., $25
Nov. 6 – Taylor Thomas, Rochelle, $25
Nov. 7 – Angela Dobson, Stillman Valley, $25
Nov. 8 – From The Heart auction, $25
Nov. 9 – Willow Frye, Paw Paw, $25
Nov. 10 – HOPE of Ogle County, Rochelle, $50
Nov. 11 – Fred Warning, Rochelle, $250
Nov. 12 – Marcy Schnorr, Rochelle, $25
Nov. 13 – Jeffrey Mann, Rochelle, $25
Nov. 14 – Carol Nikolanci, Oregon, $25
Nov. 15 – RACF, Rochelle, $25
Nov. 16 – Araceli Carriloo, Rochelle, $25
Nov. 17 – RACF, Rochelle, $50
Nov. 18 – Focus House, Rochelle, $25
Nov. 19 – Megan Goy, Oregon, $25
Nov. 20 – RACF, Rochelle, $25
Nov. 21 – Bradley Fritz, Dixon, $25
Nov. 22 – Tracy Pointer, Rochelle, $25
Nov. 23 – Brigette Beckman, Dixon, $25
Nov. 24 – Jason O’Neil, Dixon, $50
Nov. 25 – Rochelle Chamber of Commerce, Rochelle, $25
Nov. 26 – Dylan Etes, Rochelle, $50
Nov. 27 – Kenneth Dougherty, Rochelle, $25
Nov. 28 – Sandra Wittenauer, Amboy, $500
Nov. 29 – RACF, Rochelle, $25
Nov. 30 – Arely Hickey, Rochelle, $25
Checks to winners will be mailed out at the end of each month.
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December 2024
Dec. 1 - Marshall Basler, Rochelle, $25
Dec. 2 – Focus House, Rochelle, $25
Dec. 3 – Lacreta Konaw-Konan, DeKalb, $25
Dec. 4 – HOPE of Ogle County, Rochelle, $25
Dec. 5 – From The Heart, Rochelle, $25
Dec. 6 – Martha Phillips, Rochelle, $25
Dec. 7 – Dwayne Rangel, Rochelle, $25
Dec. 8 – Jane Quinto, Rochelle, $50
Dec. 9 – Celeste Canfield, Rochelle, $25
Dec. 10 – Calvin Jacobs, Rochelle, $25
Dec. 11 – Cindy Kentner, Byron, $25
Dec. 12 – Kayla McGrach, Rochelle, $25
Dec. 13 – Jessica Mueller, Rochelle, $25
Dec. 14 – Charles Bigelow, Davis Junction, $25
Dec. 15 – Steven Meiners, Dixon, $50
Dec. 16 – Ella Gilbert, Rochelle, $25
Dec. 17 – Luna Berkeley, Dixon, $25
Dec. 18 – Marisa Whaley, Rochelle, $25
Dec. 19 – Mike Golt, Rochelle, $25
Dec. 20 – Ken Moss, Dixon, $25
Dec. 21 – RACF, Rochelle, $25
Dec. 22 – Julie Laws, Rochelle, $50
Dec. 23 – John Conley, Rochelle, $25
Dec. 24 – Margaret Taylor, Rochelle, $25
Dec. 25 – From The Heart auction, Rochelle, $1,000
Dec. 26 – Dr. Lonn Brander, DeKalb, $25
Dec. 27 – Rosaelia Arteaga, Rochelle, $25
Dec. 28 – RACF, Rochelle, $25
Dec. 29 – Gene Stoll, Rochelle, $50
Dec. 30 – Tamara Morse, Rochelle, $25
Dec. 31 – Brian Vanderheyden, Sycamore, $25
FEATURED NON-PROFITS
CASA-15th Judicial Circuit
CASA-15th Judicial Circuit volunteers are men and women who want to help their community's children. They work for the judge, alongside attorneys and social workers, as officers of the court.
When a volunteer advocate is appointed to a child's case he or she is responsible for taking the time to find out as much as possible about that child. Volunteers review records, interview parents, talk to teachers, neighbors, and, most importantly, the child. CASA volunteers then appear in court to recommend to the judge the actions and services that meet that particular child's needs at that particular moment in his or her life and for the child's future.
Total Donated 2025: $10,000
FOCUS HOUSE
The mission of Focus House is to foster safer and healthier communities by providing a continuum of quality services that includes education, counseling, alternative programming, and residential treatment to at-risk youth and their families in Ogle and surrounding counties. The Foundation for Focus House is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and was established as a fundraising board in order to be able to provide needed items for each youth to help ensure they are able to complete to program successfully.
Total Donated 2025: $10,000
HOPE of Ogle County
Our mission is to advocate on behalf of domestic abuse victims and their children in a welcoming environment. Our caring professionals provide safety planning, support, shelter, and referrals while empowering survivors to build a safe and peaceful future.
Our work: We offer support, counseling, assistance, and resources to those who are contending with the effects of abusive relationships. Counseling and court advocacy services are available in Ogle County. We have offices in Rochelle, IL; Oregon, IL; and Polo, IL.
Total Donated 2025: $10,000
HUB CITY SENIOR CENTER
For over 40 years the Hub City Senior Center has offered a variety of activities and programs that help seniors maintain physical, mental, and social wellness. Through our senior center we provide carefully designed programs that promote therapeutic recreation, socialization, physical and mental stimulation, health education and intergenerational companionship. We provide transportation Monday through Friday to anywhere in the greater Rochelle area. And partner with LifeScapes to provide nutritional meals daily, as well as Rock River Center to assist with governmental paperwork.
Total Donated 2025: $10,000
PEGASUS SPECIAL RIDERS, INC.
PSR is celebrating our 25th year of providing therapeutic equine activities. We serve mentally, physically, and/or emotionally challenged individuals through a number or horse related activities. We are a volunteer-based organization, with no government funding. We rely on the generosity of the community with a minimal charge to our participants.
Total Donated 2025: $10,000
ROCHELLE AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The mission of the Rochelle Area Community Foundation (RACF) is to offer those with a philanthropic heart a simple way to make a positive difference in the community. We pride ourselves on keeping 100% of donations local and in support of our nonprofit community partners. Since 2010 RACF has given out almost $870,000 in grants. This is made possible through endowments, donor advised funds, agency funds, designated funds, field of interest funds and general donations.
Total Donated 2025: $10,000
SHINING STAR CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER
The vision of Shining Star CAC is to reduce the trauma of child abuse through identification, offender accountability, advocacy, counseling, and education on the path to eliminating child abuse. Shining Star CAC serves children and families in Ogle and Lee counties. Our mission is to transform victims of child abuse into survivors. This mission is upheld by providing services to children ages 3 to 18 years and disabled adults. Services provided are child forensic interviews, mental health services, specialized medical exams, advocacy, community education, and professional development for multidisciplinary team members. All services proved to clients are at no cost to the clients.
Total Donated 2025: $10,000
ROCHELLE CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY
The Rochelle Christian Food Pantry (RCFP) opened its doors in 1982 and for 40 years provided food and other needed supplies at no cost to thousands of individuals and families. The RCFP is funded through the generous support of the area churches, individual and corporate donations and funds provided by the Federal Government. Some food is purchased from the Northern Illinois Food Bank where $1 purchases $8 worth of food. Additionally, area businesses generously donate food to the pantry. The RCFP uses volunteers from the area churches to staff the pantry when it is open on Tuesday and Friday afternoons. The RCFP has seen a significant increase in individuals and families accessing its services with the recent economic situation. The RCFP is very grateful to the From the Heart organization for its generosity over the past many years. For more information on the RCFP please find us on Facebook or contact us at contact 815-562-6654.
Total Donated 2025: $10,000
COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK
The mission of Community Action Network is to serve as a bridge between families and the community by providing essential resources to support children and families in need. Operating solely on donations, grants, and fundraisers, CAN hosts a variety of annual activities designed to give back to the community. These include the Children’s Holiday Shopping Trip and Spaghetti Dinner, which sponsor over 200 children and families by providing meals and necessary clothing. During this event, a winter coat drive and new shoe distribution for kids are also held. At the start of each school year, CAN ensures children have the tools they need by providing backpacks filled with school supplies and a book for reading. Additionally, CAN organizes spring and fall food truck festivals in downtown Rochelle, which serve as both a fundraiser and a community celebration
Total Donated 2025: $10,000
SPONSORS
