Learn About North Kent Community Services

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Client Newsletter - May, 2012
Church and Community Newsletter - May, 2012

Our Organization

Meet the NKCS Board and Staff. North Kent Community Services was organized as a non-profit agency in 1973 by a contingent of Rockford area churches ~ Rockford Area Ministerial Association (RAMA), seeking to help families in need of food and clothing. We first operated just a few hours a week out of the basement of a local business. In 2003, we built our present facility with 16,000 square feet and we are rapidly out-growing it.

In June of 2011, we celebrated our 38th Anniversary of "Helping our Neighbors in Need".

Only 4% of our operational funding comes from United Way, FEMA and the Department of Human Service. Our original budget in 1973 was $1,000 and we served 37 individuals that first year. In 2009, we operated on a $443,900 budget, with 96% of these funds coming from fundraising, area churches, individuals, civic groups, business donations and food drives.

As a United Way partner agency, North Kent Community Services maintains high standards of operation, working closely with providers and others to prevent duplication of services. We are audited on a yearly basis. We draw our Board of Directors from a cross-section of ministers, church members, and business leaders. All of whom live and work in this area. We typically rely on our many volunteers to make it possible for us to multiply the impact of each donated dollar.

Interesting Growth Facts

See the chart in the right-hand column. North Kent Community Services has grown. Some of the numbers over the last seven years are amazing. We have been very blessed by our volunteers. They are a very concerned and dedicated task force that helps to keep our operations running smoothly for our "neighbors in need".

*Please note the amount of Shelter and Utility Assistance is subject to funds available, such as cash donations.