On July 27th at 7 pm Riverside House had the opportunity to show off its newly renovated outdoor space. We were surrounded by special guests, community partners, The Miami Woman’s Club, Our Young Professionals Board, Commissioner Eileen Higgins, and our staff and residents. This outdoor space is a valuable part of the resident’s rehabilitation, as […]
Nationwide Day of Second Chances Job Fair
On April 20th, Riverside House had the opportunity to partner with Miami Vineyard Church and to participate (as one of the twelve employer vendors present) in the Nationwide Day of Second Chances Job Fair. This specific job fair event is hosted by churches across America simultaneously as an effort to serve their communities. Individuals with […]
OIC of South Florida’s Resource and Job Fair
We are on the move! Riverside House had the opportunity to partner with OIC of South Florida and to participate in their Resource and Job Fairs event. OIC is a non-profit organization that helps individuals become self-sufficient through workforce development training, family strengthening, and job placement. The purpose of this event is to connect individuals, […]
When Everyone Leads – Leadership Workshop
On Friday, August 18th, 2023, Riverside House hosted a transformative 1-day hands-on leadership workshop with John Hopkins Professor Adriano Pianesi. The event was intended to ignite attendees’ potential to make a difference in their community or organization. According to Community Relations Coordinator Carmen Bell, attendees enjoyed the workshop overall. It was very interactive and incorporated […]
Riverside House Presented with $5,000 on Give Miami Day!
What a way to kick off Give Miami Day! The Miami Foundation and Commissioner Eileen Higgins presented Riverside House with a generous donation of $5,000! “The team at Riverside House is an all-embracing love fest of caring, but also of skills building,” Commissioner Eileen Higgins, “adorer and supporter” of Riverside House. Help us to re-imagine […]
Committed To The Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders
Riverside House is grateful to receive the following heartfelt testimony from one of our steadfast supporters of many years. Riverside House Re-Entry Facility in Miami serves as a crucial institution in the rehabilitation and reintegration of individuals into society post-incarceration. The facility’s commitment to fostering positive change is evident in its comprehensive programs and supportive […]
Riverside House Tours Chapman Partnership
Riverside House President & CEO Mr. Cleveland Bell, Andrea Prada, and Carmen Bell took a tour of the Chapman Partnership Building’s Downtown Miami Center with Chapman Partnership’s Vice President of Client Services Ms. Kavaja Sarduy, Client Services Supervisor, Ulanda Smith, and Resident Care Manager, Valycia L. Cureton. The Chapman Partnership remains a staple and symbol […]
Six-Week Youth Bible Study
The six-week Youth Bible Study that began on November 29th is a collaboration between Riverside House, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Pastor Hawkins of Covenant Ministries International. This opportunity is open to all seeking guidance and growth. Equipped with Bibles, devotionals, and a journey through the Book of John, participants experience the transformative power […]
Revelation Community Education Center Celebrates 30 Years
Riverside House President & CEO Mr. Cleveland Bell was a guest speaker at Revelation Community Education Center’s 30th Anniversary event. Revelation Community Center was officially incorporated in 1993. At the time of inception, it offered homeschooling and tutoring. Over its thirty-year service to the Miami community, the organization grew to offer after-school and summer camp […]
300 Letters Hosts a Vision Board Workshop
The 300 Letters Organization Team hosted a Vision Board Resource and Workshop for our Riverside House Residents for Christmas. CEO and Founders of 300 Letters Amanda and Legend Tarver, a non-profit organization providing services, resources, and support to the families of incarcerated individuals, and Sheena Eizmendiz, 300 Letters Board Member, Licensed Therapist, and Business Coach […]









