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Rockford Promise

Rockford Promise empowers students in Rockford, IL, by providing scholarships and support to help them achieve higher education. Their mission is to transform lives through education, fostering a brighter future for individuals and the community.

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 20 years of opening doors, changing lives, and building brighter futures through education and community. Set within the beautiful Rockford Public Library, Platinum Promise is more than a gala&mdash;it is a celebration of the Scholars, alumni, mentors, donors, educators, volunteers, and community partners who have made Rockford Promise possible over the past two decades. Throughout the evening, you&rsquo;ll experience:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Inspiring stories shared firsthand by Scholars, alumni, mentors, donors, and community partners</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Exceptional heavy hors d&rsquo;oeuvres</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">One complimentary signature Platinum Promise cocktail, with additional beverages available for purchase at the cash bar throughout the evening</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The opportunity to be part of Rockford Promise history as we present a commemorative archival document to the Rockford Public Library</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A program celebrating our journey over the past 20 years while looking ahead to the next chapter of Rockford Promise</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">An exclusive first look at Rockford Promise&rsquo;s Endowment Campaign and our vision for ensuring the promise we make to Scholars today continues for generations to come</li></ul>Celebrate 20 years of promise. Honor the people who made it possible. Help write the next chapter. Attire: Cocktail Accessible parking is available. Please contact <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:ciara.stahly@rockfordpromise.org" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">Ciara</a> in advance so we can make arrangements and ensure a comfortable arrival. Please note:&nbsp;Zeffy will suggest an optional contribution to support its free platform. This contribution is completely optional&mdash;simply select &ldquo;Other&rdquo; and enter $0 if you prefer.

Platinum Promise Gala

Welcome to Rockford Promise&rsquo;s Silent Auction 🎓 Your bids help Rockford graduates earn full-tuition scholarships, one-on-one guidance, and the support they need from their first day on campus to graduation. Every item you win directly strengthens our local talent, keeps opportunity rooted in the Rockford Region, and encourages residents and businesses to invest in our community&rsquo;s future. Thank you for standing with our Scholars and their goals. 💙