Rock Properties

01/03/2022

https://www.rock.properties/2022/01/03/high-school-students-build-bus-stop-shelter-for-classmate-in-wheelchair/

For many kids, catching the school bus in the morning means running down the driveway at the last second. For 5-year-old Ryder Kilam, things are a little more complicated. Ryder uses a wheelchair. All year, his parents pushed him to the end of the driveway and tried to shelter him from the elements....

01/03/2022

https://www.rock.properties/2022/01/03/neighbors-support-each-other-with-christmas-lights/

What started as a simple act of kindness turned into a neighborhood project that spread love through an entire community near Baltimore. When Kim Morton began suffering from anxiety and depression last year, Matt Riggs, her neighbor across the street, stretched white Christmas lights from his house....

12/22/2021

https://www.rock.properties/2021/12/22/tennessee-man-drives-to-kentucky-to-feed-tornado-survivors/

Mayfield, Kentucky, faces unimaginable loss after a tornado demolished most of the town. Tennessee native Jimmy finch drove to his neighboring state with a grill to help feed those left without homes or electricity. Finch is grilling burgers, chicken, and hotdogs, providing hundreds of hot meals a d...

12/09/2021

https://www.rock.properties/2021/12/09/town-celebrates-wwii-vets-birthday-with-drive-by-parade/

The folks in Richmond, VA, love to celebrate heroes. When WWII veteran Rayford Harris Sr. turned 96-years-old, the town’s residents outdid themselves. Once a teacher at Virginia State University, Harris was surprised to find himself as the guest of honor at his own drive-by parade. Family, friends...

12/09/2021

https://www.rock.properties/2021/12/09/town-celebrates-wwii-vets-birthday-with-drive-by-parade/

12/09/2021

https://www.rock.properties/2021/12/09/customers-step-in-to-help-struggling-general-store/

Dan & Whit’s general store is a staple in Norwich, Connecticut. The small hometown store has catered to residents for generations with everything from greeting cards to food. When the worker shortage hit, Dan & Whit’s had to consider closing their doors for good. With no one to man the deli or c...

11/30/2021

https://www.rock.properties/2021/11/30/teen-uses-make-a-wish-to-feed-the-hungry/

Born with a rare blood disorder that required a bone marrow transplant, 13-year-old Abraham Olagbegi qualified for Make-A-Wish, the nonprofit that fulfills the dreams of children with life-threatening illnesses. Many children choose a lifelong dream to visit faraway places or meet celebrities. Abrah...

11/18/2021

https://www.rock.properties/2021/11/18/high-schooler-pushes-brother-in-wheelchair-in-track-competitions/

Susan Bergeman grew up in a family of runners, so it was only natural she gravitated to the sport. What most didn’t expect was that she’d push her older brother and his wheelchair in every race so they could compete side by side. Susan’s brother, Jeffrey, has cerebral palsy and cannot take par...

11/15/2021

https://www.rock.properties/2021/11/15/15-year-old-creates-artificial-pancreas-after-sisters-diabetes-diagnosis/

When her younger sister was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, 15-year-old Katherine wanted to help. Katherine watched as her sister repeatedly pricked her finger with a needle to monitor her blood glucose, counted carbs, and injected insulin to keep her blood sugar in check. Then she had an idea. Kath...

11/08/2021

https://www.rock.properties/2021/11/08/parking-ticket-program-helps-feed-those-in-need/

Finding a parking ticket on your windshield is usually a heart-dropping, wallet-draining experience. One community in Wisconsin is turning dreaded parking tickets into food for those in need. For each food item donated to “Food for Fines,” $2 is taken off the ticket’s cost. The program started...