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Reentry Success Stories

A Riverside House Client Gives Honor to Christ Who Strengthens Her

January 14, 2020 Riverside House

At Riverside House, many of our clients look to God for the strength to help them through their perils. Riverside House is a safe place were worship is of the utmost importance and we encourage our residents to find themselves in Christ. In this testimonial, our client talks about how even through her darkest moments […]

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A Riverside House Client is Grateful for the Ability to Prepare for Fatherhood

June 11, 2020 Riverside House

Riverside House provides unique opportunities for our clients to find a new path when emerging back into society. From basic life skills to career training, Riverside House is there to guide its clients as they ease through the transition into a normal life. In this testimonial, our client talks about how Riverside House accepted him […]

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A Riverside House Client is Thankful for God and his Angel’s Protection

September 14, 2020 Riverside House

Riverside House provides a home for its clients who are transitioning back into society. Many of our clients were given a hard start in life and at Riverside House we lead by example and show them there’s a better way. In this testimonial, our client talks about how he gave his heart and soul to […]

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Riverside House Alumni Proves There’s Life After Confinement

March 23, 2021 Riverside House

Patrick Mansell came to Riverside House in August of 2017 after spending forty-three months at the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) in Pensacola, FL. His eyes were opened and a smile came into his heart when he realized that the courteous staff was there to help him without judgment.  Patrick spent just over three months at […]

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Testimony by “John Wright”

October 13, 2021 Riverside House

My name is John Wright*. I was born in Miami, Florida. In 1961, in the month of February, my mother and father and I grew up in a town called Colored Town, better known as Overtown. While growing up in Overtown, my parents separated. I never had any contact with my father until I was […]

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Riverside House Client Is Grateful For God’s Grace

May 24, 2023 Riverside House

I am so grateful for what God has allowed me to experience. I truly believe that “all” things are working for my good. When I look back on all my hardships and failures, I can see God’s hand on my life. He will take pity on the weak and the needy and save the needy […]

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April Resident Highlights

April 24, 2024 Riverside House

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 […]

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Riverside House Resident Testimonial: Celebrating Ms. Camila Acevedo

June 19, 2024 Riverside House

Congratulations to one of our residents, Ms. Camila Acevedo, a proud mom of her daughter’s recent academic accomplishments at her 6th-grade school’s award ceremony. Ms. Acevedo’s daughter received the “Top Chief” Award for having one of the highest academic grades in her 6th-grade class. Ms. Acevedo shared the following words with her Case Manager, Mr. […]

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Empowering a New Beginning: Thomas Houge’s Journey

June 20, 2024 Riverside House

At Riverside House, we believe in empowering individuals to rebuild their lives through compassion and support. Recently, we witnessed a heartwarming moment that captured the spirit of our mission. Thomas Houge, a resident of the Homeless Trust, received a generous donation from our clothing closet that will help him start a new chapter in his […]

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