First Security Foundation Donates $10,000 to Grow Rockford Together Association for New Trail Along Shell Rock River

The Grow Rockford Together Association, an organization of Rockford residents dedicated to community improvement, is working to construct a mile-long trail along the Shell Rock River in George Wyatt Park. The primary objectives of this project are to provide outdoor recreational activities and enhance Rockford’s natural beauty. Once completed, the trail will allow community members to enjoy nature, connect with neighbors and friends, and develop a greater respect for the outdoor .

Grow Rockford Together Association Member Angie Johnson said, “The trail will provide a lovely off-road location for walkers, joggers, and cyclists to enjoy the serene beauty of the George Wyatt Park area and the Shell Rock River’s eastern bluff overlooking George Wyatt Park.” 

As of December 2024, the Grow Rockford Together Association had raised $44,000. After a generous donation of $10,000 from the First Security Foundation in spring 2025, the project currently has raised $54,000 – only $1,000 from their goal of $55,000. Additional efforts to support the project include fundraising, grants, and building relationships throughout the town.

The First Security Foundation is proud to contribute to this project because it will have a positive and long-lasting impact on Rockford.