Rockford, Ill. – The Family Peace Center, a longtime provider of services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, has unveiled the name of its upcoming home. The new 214 N. Church Street facility will be called the Puri Family Peace Center in recognition of a $2 million commitment from the Puri Foundation.
Funding and construction timeline
The generous pledge from the Puri Foundation will allow the Center to move forward with construction on a nearly 50,000‑square‑foot campus. Ground‑breaking work is already under way, and the project is slated to be completed by November 2027, with doors opening to the public in early 2028.
Expanded services for survivors and families
The new center will consolidate a wide range of support services under one roof. In addition to counseling, legal advocacy, childcare, and safety planning, the facility will host partner agencies that provide housing assistance, employment resources, and medical care. The Carrie Lynn Children’s Center and MERIT – a program of the UIC College of Medicine Rockford – will also relocate to the Puri Family Peace Center, expanding the breadth of care available to the community.
Current location and how to get help
Today the Family Peace Center operates from 315 N. Main Street in downtown Rockford. Anyone experiencing domestic violence can call the national hotline at 800‑799‑7233 or the Illinois 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline at 877‑863‑6338, which offers services in more than 240 languages.
Local resources
Residents of Winnebago, Stephenson, Boone, Ogle, Lee, Whiteside, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, and Carroll counties can also access support through county‑level domestic‑violence programs. For more information about the Center’s services or the new building campaign, visit buildhopehere.com.
Community impact
The Puri Family Peace Center represents a major investment in the safety and well‑being of Rockford families. By bringing together counseling, legal aid, childcare, and health services, the Center aims to break the cycle of abuse and provide a stable foundation for survivors to rebuild their lives. Local faith groups, businesses, and volunteers have already pledged support, underscoring the community’s commitment to protecting families and upholding the values of compassion and personal liberty.
Original reporting: WIFR Rockford News First (local) — read the source article.
