Our Current Recipient
If using our secure online donation form, please specify BABY BANK in the memo field.
Organizations that have received financial assistance through our PayIt4ward initiative
The 4th Sunday of each month is designated for special offerings to a local grassroots charity or national non-profit chosen by the Community Care Ministry. In addition to our congregation's financial contributions, our Concert on the Creek audiences have been very generous in their donations.
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To-date, we have collected and distributed over $9000 to the following non-profits since the initiative's October 2018 inception. Suggestions for future recipients are welcomed and appreciated!
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United Church of Christ Hurricane Aid Fund
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Laundry Love (2 collection drives)
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One Body Collaborative
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Crusader Clinic's Healthcare for the Homeless
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The Haven Network
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Milestone's Adopt-a-Camper
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Shelter Care Ministries
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Carpenter's Place (2 collection drives)
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Noah's Ark
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Remedies
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Feed My Starving Children
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Rosie's Birthday Club
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Veteran's Drop-In Center
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United Way COVID-19 Emerging Needs Fund
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Rockford Urban Ministries
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Family Peace Center
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Crop Hunger Walk 2021
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PAWS Humane Society of Rockford
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Prairie State Legal Services
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Robb School Memorial Fund / Uvalde, Texas
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Mpingo Village Kids Back-to-School Project
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NAMI of Northern Illinois (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
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Children's Home and Aid
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Nik's Wish (Nikolas Ritschel Foundation)
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The Arc - a Disability Rights Organization
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Jubilee Center at Shelter Care Ministries
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Hoo Haven
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The LIAM Foundation
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Discovery Center Museum of Rockford
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Shatter Our Silence (SOS)
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Youth Services Network (YSN)
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Rockford Overnight Cafe at 2nd/1st Church
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Marshmallow's Hope
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The Baby Bank
Our 1st Quarter 2026 (Jan-Feb-Mar) PayIt4Ward Collection will benefit The Baby Bank of Rockford.​
THE BABY BANK is a not-for-profit organization that strives to prevent suicide among pre-teens, teens, and young adults. They are devoted to saving lives and ensuring everyone they serve feels seen, supported, and hopeful, providing a healing path toward brighter days ahead. All services are provided free of charge.
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The Baby Bank distributes items such as diapers, wipes, diaper rash cream, and baby-safe detergents and soaps to Northern Illinois area families in need with children ages 5 and under. Stuffed animals and blankets are also distributed for the holidays.
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To learn about all their services, visit
A thermometer graph will be displayed at church and updated as donations are received. We are setting a goal of $500 and hope to reach or surpass that goal to support this worthy organization. Donations may be sent in or dropped off to the church office, or made electronically through the Spring Creek website's DONATE button located at the top of every webpage. Please specify PayIt4Ward in the memo field or select it from the dropdown menu of giving selections.
