"When my neighbor is struggling, so am I.   When my neighborhood suffers from crime, drug addiction, or gang violence, everyone feels it. Black or white, Hispanic or Middle Eastern, our community must celebrate the diversity and culture that our town holds dear.  We must respect each other for our belief's and begin to break down barriers to start trusting our neighbors.  Reach out to the homes next to you.  Let them know that Unity is needed to take on the various problems we face in Rockford, IL.  The only way we will make this community better, is together."