By Stacey Jones
Rock River Current
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ROCKFORD — Carpenter’s Place is a nonprofit that focuses on giving homeless people in the Rockford area the tools to rebuild their lives.

It runs several programs intended to give homeless men and women a path to success.

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Carpenter’s Place also operates a day room with an open-door policy to help any homeless person. At the day room, up to 100 guests can have breakfast or lunch, a shower, change of clothing, make telephone calls, use message services and meet and socialize in a large gathering area.

Carpenter’s Place also offers a family services program, case management program, educational support, employment training and a housing program.

For more information on Carpenter’s Place, to volunteer or make a donation visit their website or call 815-964-4105.

This article is by Stacey Jones. If you have a favorite charitable organization that you would like to see featured during The 25 Days of Caring contact her at sjones@rmgmwf.com.