Still I Rise

Still I Rise to give away free men’s, women’s, children’s, and baby clothing, shoes, hygiene products, and household items at its Beginning of Fall Clothing and Item Giveaway.

This Saturday, Still I Rise is proud to once again come together with the community to provide free clothing, household items, personal-care products, and other essential resources to local families and individuals.

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: RE/MAX Sidewalk
297 S. Schuyler Ave., Kankakee, IL 60901 (Corner of Schuyler Ave. & Station St).

Community members can choose from a variety of new and gently used items, including: Men’s, women’s & children’s clothing, Baby clothing, Shoes, Hygiene & personal-care products, Health & beauty items, Household items and more!

First come, first served — while supplies last. Person must be present.

Yesterday Still I Rise gave back to the community through its Community Giveaway, providing free clothing, household items, personal-care products, shoes, electronic accessories, and other essential resources to local families and individuals in need.

The event provided another opportunity for Still I Rise to connect directly with residents and help meet everyday needs within the community. Through initiatives like this, Still I Rise continues its commitment to giving back, supporting families, and making a positive difference throughout the community.

For more information about Still I Rise, its ongoing outreach initiatives, or ways to support the organization, call (815) 414-9614 or visit www.still-irise.org/donate.html.

This Saturday, Still I Rise will once again step up to serve the community through its Community Giveaway, providing free clothing, household items, personal-care products, and other essential resources to local families and individuals in need.

The giveaway will take place Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on the sidewalk of RE/MAX, located at 297 S. Schuyler Ave., Kankakee, IL 60901 (corner of Schuyler Ave. & Station St).

Community members will have the opportunity to receive a variety of new and gently used items, including: men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing, baby clothing, shoes, hygiene and personal-care products, health and beauty products, household items, electronic accessories and other essential items.

All items will be distributed completely free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

For more information and to support Still I Rise and its ongoing community initiatives call (815) 414-9614 or visit http://www.still-irise.org/donate.html.

Still I Rise once again stepped up for the community through its Community Giveaway, providing families and individuals with a wide variety of new and gently used items, including men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing, essential items, baby clothing and supplies, hygiene products, health and beauty products, household items, feminine care products, school supplies, and other valuable resources.

We were especially proud to help families prepare for the new school year, again by providing backpacks and school supplies to children throughout our community.

Still I Rise extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to our sponsors, partners, donors, volunteers for helping make this community giveaway a success. Your generosity and commitment allowed us to continue placing valuable resources directly into the hands of individuals and families who need them most.

Together, we are making a difference, strengthening our community, and continuing our commitment to giving back.

For more information about Still I Rise, visit http://www.Still-iRise.org or call (815) 414-9614.
Your financial support helps Still I Rise continue providing resources, programs, and assistance to individuals and families throughout our community.

Still I Rise would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and a thank you to our new partners and generous donors, Project Provide, for supporting our mission through their generous item donations. Your contributions help make it possible for us to continue providing meaningful resources, opportunities, and support to youth, families, and the community at large.

Because of your generosity, we are able to keep showing up, giving back, and making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve. Thank you for believing in our mission, investing in our community, and helping Still I Rise continue to make a difference!

For more information about Still I Rise, visit www.Still-iRise.org or call (815) 414-9614.

Your financial support helps Still I Rise to continue providing resources, programs, and assistance to individuals and families throughout our community. To support our work, please consider making a donation: http://www.still-irise.org/donate.html

This Saturday, Still I Rise will once again step up for the community with its Community Giveaway, providing clothing, school supplies, household items, and essential resources to families and individuals completely free of charge.

The giveaway will take place Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on the sidewalk of RE/MAX, located at 297 S. Schuyler Ave., Kankakee, IL, at the corner of Schuyler Avenue and Station Street.

Attendees will have access to a variety of new and gently used items, including men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, baby clothing and items, hygiene products, health and beauty products, household items, feminine care products, school supplies, and other essential items.

If your child hasn’t received a backpack or school supplies yet, this is the perfect opportunity to make sure they’re ready for the school year!

All items will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

For more information about Still I Rise, visit www.Still-iRise.org or call (815) 414-9614.

Your financial support helps Still I Rise to continue providing resources, programs, and assistance to individuals and families throughout our community. To support our work, please consider making a donation: http://www.still-irise.org/donate.html

Still I Rise and its community partners were proud to serve hundreds of youth at its 9th Annual Back-to-School Giveaway, providing backpacks and school supplies to help students start the school year prepared, confident, and ready to succeed.
This is what community looks like... coming together, giving back, and investing in our children.

We’ll see you next year for our BIG 10th Annual Back-to-School Festival!

Your financial support helps Still I Rise continue providing resources, programs, and assistance to individuals and families throughout our community. To support our work, please consider making a donation: http://www.still-irise.org/donate.html

Still I Rise & Fierce Financial Planning Services Inc. would like to thank our Sponsors, Resource Vendors, Food Vendors, Hair Braiders, Face Painter, Host Tomika Talley, DJ Art and Entertainers as well as everyone who Contributed, Supported and Donated to our 9th Annual Back 2 School Supply Giveaway.

Sponsors: ComEd, TurningPoint Energy, Pacesetter Truck And Auto Accessories, Duane Dean Behavioral Health Center, First Trust Bank of Illinois, Jones Funeral Home, Jewel (Bourbonnais), Walmart (Kankakee), Tony Riverview Grocery, Boost Mobile, Chase, Kankakee County Maker's Mart, Deriva Energy, First Financial Bank, Harbor House, Bounce With Us, Pepsi, Sun’s Out, Games Out, and Paisano Home Renovations.

Resource Vendors: Kankakee Area YMCA, Garden of Prayer Youth Center, ComEd, Old School Computer Solutions, Boost Mobile, Duane Dean, First Financial Bank, Child Care Resource and Referral of Midwestern Illinois (CCR&R).

Food Vendors: Que It Up, Mac's BBQ, A Tasteful Touch32, and H2O Lemonade, etc.