City Employee Saves Homeless Rockford Man From Freezing to Death When dangerously low wind chills and temps hit, there are several places in Rockford where the homeless can go to stay warm, but they often fill up quick. In this recent bout of bitter cold, the City of Rockford was reminding all residents to notify the Homeless Outreach staff if they came across any resident in need of warm, safe play to stay. This past weekend the Homeless Outreach received a call about a homeless man found sleeping on a porch, and thankfully one staff member immediately sprang to action.