Joe Pantoliano is a beloved actor who set out more than a decade ago to change the way people think and talk about mental health. Known for his Emmy Award-winning role in The Sopranos and films such as The Matrix, Bad Boys, Memento, and The Goonies—to name a few—Pantoliano was diagnosed with clinical depression in … Continued
The Christie Foundation presented a generous grant to Rosecrance on June 20, 2019, to support the recent expansion in central Illinois. In total, generous donors have contributed over $553,000 to achieve 55 percent of the campaign goal to support Rosecrance on Moreland. Rosecrance on Moreland opened its doors at the start of 2019. The facility … Continued
Rosecrance celebrated recovery with a country-casual theme Monday evening, highlighted by music and stories of hope, at the 2017 Rosecrance Foundation Benefit. Kristian Bush of Sugarland performed to a crowd of more than 700 guests at the event, held Monday, April 24, at Giovanni’s Restaurant & Convention Center. The annual benefit raises money for Rosecrance … Continued
Rosecrance kicked off its 100th anniversary celebration in style Monday with music and stories of hope at the annual Rosecrance Foundation Benefit. Vintage-style musicians Redux Jazz Orchestra performed to a sold-out crowd of more than 800 guests at the event, held April 25 at Giovanni’s Restaurant & Convention Center. The benefit helps families who need financial … Continued
The Drogosz family enjoyed a visit June 5 to Rosecrance Hillman House to see a new basketball court built in part thanks to their generous donation. Dick and Marianne Drogosz and their daughter, Susan Lefaivre, attended a dedication ceremony for the court at the house, a substance abuse recovery home for teenage and young adult … Continued
Rosecrance has announced several changes on its boards of directors, including the appointment of new chairs for both the Rosecrance Health Network (RHN) Board and the Foundation board. Jeffrey C. DiBenedetto, executive vice president of DiBenedetto & Associates, has been named to lead the RHN Board. Lisa Lindman, vice president of CBro Development, will chair … Continued
On Sunday, Sept. 30, Rosecrance hosted Cooking Up Hope at the Naperville Country Club in Naperville. The chef’s tasting, which attracted about 200 people, raised money to help teens obtain substance abuse treatment in Rockford. This was the third year for the event, which included participation from Casey’s Foods; Francesca’s; Grandma Toste’s; Heaven on Seven; Hugo’s Frog … Continued
John Griffin, Chairman of the Rosecrance Board of Directors, thanked the community for their generous support in a letter to editor in the May 12, 2012, edition of the Rockford Register Star. Griffin wrote: On behalf of The Rosecrance Foundation board of directors, I wish to express appreciation to everyone who helped make our annual … Continued
The 2012 Castle Award was presented to a former Board chairman with nearly 20 years experience at Rosecrance. Jerry Paris, who joined the Rosecrance Board of Directors in 1993 and was chairman in 2002, is the recipient of the award, which was announced at the 2012 Rosecrance Foundation Benefit on April 14. Presenting the award … Continued
Jerry Paris receives Castle Award for service; Michael Cavanaugh perform Download this news release as a PDF ROCKFORD – The 2012 Rosecrance Foundation Benefit raised a record $480,000 to provide services to clients who need financial assistance for treatment of substance use and mental health disorders. The annual event also drew a record attendance of … Continued