Riverside House recently hosted its Health & Resource Fair, bringing together community partners, service providers, and local organizations committed to promoting health, wellness, and personal growth. The event welcomed both Riverside House residents and members of the community, providing access to valuable resources, educational materials, and supportive services designed to encourage healthier lifestyles and overall […]
Acts of kindness have the power to create lasting impact, especially when they come from someone who truly understands the journey. Riverside House is honored to recognize the generosity of Mrs. Guanipa of YG Institute, whose continued support serves as a meaningful reminder of the power of compassion, gratitude, and giving back. As a former […]
Riverside House recently welcomed Mr. Cloyd Holmes, founder of Men’s Up Ministry, to share his vision of providing spiritual support and guidance to individuals returning to the community after incarceration. Through his ministry, Mr. Holmes walks alongside men as they navigate the challenges of reentry, offering encouragement rooted in faith and a space to grow […]
Riverside House recently welcomed YG Institute Founder, Mrs. Yradia Guanipa, alongside interns Nathalie Morlote and Nayeli Perez, for a meaningful and informative presentation focused on health awareness and prevention. During their time with our residents, the team shared practical and life-saving information on recognizing signs of skin cancer, identifying choking emergencies, understanding the warning signs […]
Riverside House’s 2015 Christmas event for its clients was anything but typical. From our holiday hour prior to dinner to the toy giveaway, it was indeed a special evening! The festivities began before the social hall opened with a “holiday hour” in which our clients were invited to spend time with their families in a […]
Our 2016 Christmas Celebration event last month was amazing! We partnered with Potential Church with the help of DJ Impact, Dominick Catering Services, and 95 Degrees Party Rental. During the celebration, we made sure that Christ was at the center of everything that we did. We encouraged our returning citizens to focus on the spirit […]
My name is Loren Bayless and I have the privilege of being part of a wonderful group of women that call ourselves Stitch Mission. Stitch Mission was named and really birthed by a woman of Jewish faith who always had it on her heart to teach women or men in prison to knit. She shared […]
On the evening of February 15, 2017 Riverside House hosted its annual Valentine’s Day program for returning citizens in our programs. This event gave the returning citizens an opportunity to invite their families to share a special time of love and appreciation for one another. Our main objective for our program was to create a environment that we […]
On April 17th, The Spiritual Development Department had our first annual resurrection service in partnership with Riverside United Methodist church and Potential Church. Coming right off of remembering the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we felt it necessary to take time out with our returning citizens to observe the fact that He is risen. Therefore, we […]
Chapman Partnership invited our Spiritual Development team to its annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 19, 2017. Both chaplains were able to make it to the luncheon to continue to continue to network, and celebrate with Chapman Partnership. The luncheon started with a welcome from the CEO and president of Chapman Partnership along with introduction of […]
