Chamber of Commerce honors businesses, individuals

Chamber of Commerce honors businesses, individuals

BELOIT — Local businesses and individuals were honored with awards and a former Navy SEAL told of how he uses his experiences in the military to help others build businesses during the 98th Annual Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce Dinner on Tuesday.   Rorke...
A Response to Homelessness in Rock County

A Response to Homelessness in Rock County

“History should judge us by the differences we choose to make in the lives of especially vulnerable children.” Anonymous There is no doubt that those most negatively affected by the current housing shortage are single parent families with few resources and young...
Next Step Transitional Living Project

Next Step Transitional Living Project

An initiative to help two generations by providing a range of services for homeless single parents with young children. The current housing crisis has been very difficult for far too many families in Rock County. It has been especially difficult and traumatic for...
Male Survivors of Domestic Violence: They Do Exist!

Male Survivors of Domestic Violence: They Do Exist!

By: Stephanie Hormig MSE “You can’t be a victim!” For many years DEFY has worked with male survivors of Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA). Hearing people say men can’t be victims of DV or SA, has become common. Sadly, our male survivors often say no one...