Rock River Valley Self Help Enterprises, Inc

09/06/2026

09/04/2026

Self Help will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday October 6 from 2p-5p. Scan the QR code below to schedule an appointment or email Maggie at [email protected]

09/03/2026

Did you know… the average wait for adult waiver selection in Illinois is about 42–43 months?
If you’ve ever considered enrolling in Community Day Services (CDS), it’s important to start planning early.

Illinois is currently selecting adults who have been in the "Seeking Services" category for 42–43 months, which is roughly 3.5 years. Moving from "Planning" to "Seeking Services" is a key step in making sure your loved one is eligible for future waiver funding.

To learn more about PUNS wait times, the selection process, and how to update your status, visit:

How the Illinois PUNS waiting list works in 2026 — current wait times, Planning vs Seeking Services categories, and steps to get selected for waiver funding.

08/31/2026

The August G.O.A.T goes to...... Sam P.!

Sam was nominated for coming out to the production floor and doing AMAZING! His piece work was done with perfection, focus and accuracy. Congratulations Sam and keep up the great work!

08/26/2026

Today, a small group from CDS spent the morning at the library, where they listened to a story and enjoyed a calm, welcoming environment. We love seeing individuals participate in meaningful community experiences.

Thank you Sterling Public Library

08/21/2026

Whiteside County Health Department will be having an event celebrating our 60 Years in Public Health and 20 Years as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing care to our community.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 26th from 11am to 2pm in the Back Parking Lot of the Health Department at 1300 West 2nd Street, Rock Falls Illinois.

The event will feature a Touch-a-Truck, local food trucks, activity booths based on health department services and more for the whole family.

08/11/2026

Our individuals had a great time painting birdhouses . Lots of color, creativity, and smiles as they worked on their designs.

08/10/2026

Rock River Valley Self Help Enterprises wishes to inform our Self Help family and the greater Sterling community of a fire that occurred on Friday, August 7th at our Recycling Center located at 2300 West LeFevre Road.

At approximately 1:00 p.m., a fire was reported in an outdoor cardboard collection area. Thanks to the rapid and coordinated response of multiple fire departments—including Sterling, Rock Falls, Dixon, Prophetstown, Morrison, Erie, Milledgeville, and Clinton—the fire was contained and extinguished. We are grateful to confirm that none of our employees or individuals receiving services were injured. One Sterling firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion at CGH Medical Center and has since made a full recovery.

The incident was confined to the front section of the recycling building and did not involve the compactor, contrary to some early reports.

At this time, the timeline for reopening the Recycling Center remains undetermined. We will continue to work closely with local officials and safety personnel to assess the damage and determine next steps. Updates will be shared with the community as more information becomes available.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all responding fire departments for their professionalism, teamwork, and dedication to community safety.