Cleve Bell, our CEO and a board member of the Black Affairs Advisory Board, and Carmen Bell, Community and Donor Relations Coordinator, recently attended the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce’s 50th Anniversary and Black History Month Kickoff event with Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. The event showcased spoken word poetry, awards recognizing community partners, a fashion show […]
Celebrate Recovery Group 2024 Kickoff at Hope United Methodist Church
Long-standing partners Celebrate Recovery and Riverside House teamed up for the start of this year’s Celebrate Recover Group. Cleve Bell, the guest speaker at Hope United Methodist Church’s weekly Tuesday night group, spoke on the topic of “Denial”. Make plans to attend this Celebrate Recovery Group weekly on Tuesdays at 7 PM. It is open […]
300 Letters Wellness Fundraiser
The 300 Letters team is hosting its very first wellness event fundraiser of the year with the wonderful Jungle Johanna. During this blissful pilates and sound bath flow event, the community comes together to help families divided by incarceration, one donation at a time. 100% of your ticket will be going to the families at […]
United Pentecostal Church’s North American Missions Department Visits Riverside House
Riverside House was honored to host United Pentecostal Church North American Missions Department’s National Director Phillip Harding and their team! As part of the visit, our CEO Cleveland Bell, and COO Dave McSherry gave an amazing facility tour. United Pentecostal Church’s vision of unity among faith and community leaders inspires us. Together, our teams are […]
Riverside House Health and Resource Fair 2024
Join us for the Riverside House annual Health and Resource Fair 2024 on May 16th from 9:30 AM to 12 PM! This event is about providing crucial information and resources to our residents and the wider community, with a special focus on re-entry services. If you’re a service provider interested in participating in the Health […]
Celebrate Second Chance Month
Join us in celebrating Second Chance Month this April! Riverside House is proud to partner with Prison Fellowship to raise awareness about re-entry and the power of second chances. With your support, we’re making a difference in our community! This month, we’re excited to announce our new partnership with The Homeless Trust, providing emergency shelter […]
April Resident Highlights
Our Riverside House team highlights the following residents for their incredible achievements: “Congratulations to one of our current residents who successfully completed a Fiber Optic Training at OIC and scored the highest score (91%) in his class.” – Mr. Brian McCarthy “One of our current clients has expressed his sincere gratitude for the many relationships […]
Second Chance Job Fair Hosted at Miami Vineyard in Kendall with Better Together
In the spirit of celebrating Second Chance Month in April, Miami Vineyard in Kendall, with the help of Better Together, recently hosted a second chance job fair. The Second Chance Job Fair aims to connect individuals with criminal backgrounds with employers open to offering them employment opportunities. This year marked the 3rd annual job fair, […]
Celebrating The Homeless Trust’s New Location
Riverside House celebrates the Homeless Trust’s latest proposed project – the refurbishing of La Quinta hotel in Cutler Bay , converting it into a model of excellence serving the unhoused. The new facility will offer hope, healing, and new beginnings! Our CEO and President, Mr. Cleveland Bell, sits on the Homeless Trust’s Board and Co-Chairs […]
Highlights from the Riverside House Health and Resource Fair 2024
On May 16th, 2024, we hosted our annual Riverside House Health and Resource Fair. This event serves as a vital hub, offering our residents essential support and resources for their re-entry journey. We were thrilled to welcome six dedicated vendors who assisted 29 of our residents, providing them with a wide range of resources from […]









