On Friday, December 6, 2024, at 10:00 AM, Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee of Miami-Dade County, District 9, and many members of the community—including Cleve Bell of Riverside House—gathered for the honoring ceremony and unveiling of Desmond Meade Street. There’s a powerful African proverb that reminds us of the importance of community: “It takes a village to […]
We would like to extend a very warm welcome to Mark Riley, our new Pastoral Care volunteer. Mark, an Associate Minister at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of our Board Member, Pastor Gaston Smith, is bringing his heart for service and ministry to Riverside House. In his recent interview with our Coordinator Carmen […]
Cleve Bell recently had the privilege of attending the Girl Scouts’ “My Promise, My Faith” event, where he shared his testimony and engaged with attendees in activities focused on the theme of “faith.” Representatives from various organizations were also present to share their faith journeys and lead fun crafts and activities. A special thank you […]
We are deeply grateful for the generous in-kind donation from our community partner, During a beautiful devotional time, Mr. Cleveland Bell III shared his inspiring testimony with the ladies from Greater New Bethel and our residents. The donation, which includes daily breads and spiritual materials, will help nourish both the bodies and spirits of our […]
Congratulations to Pastor Linda Hawkins and the Covenant Ministries International family on their 2nd Annual Pastor’s Appreciation Celebration! Riverside House extends our warmest thanks to Pastor Linda and all Covenant Ministries members for their steadfast support of our residents. Through generous in-kind donations and vital contributions, Covenant Ministries has been a beacon of hope, bringing […]
Arnoldo has been a resident of the Riverside House Emergency Shelter Program for six months, and during this time, he has demonstrated remarkable dedication to both personal and spiritual growth. His journey within our program has been one of transformation and self-betterment. Arnoldo has consistently volunteered his time and energy at Riverside United Methodist Church, […]
At Riverside House, we’re committed to supporting our clients on their journey to reintegrate into the community. Recently, Daniella and Diana from Riverside House visited a resource fair hosted by Transitions, a nonprofit dedicated to lifting individuals out of the cycle of crime and poverty for 48 years. Transitions offer vital services such as job […]
A big thank you to Mary Faison and Sugar 4 Kids for their generous donation of back-to-school items and book bags! Because of their support, we were able to distribute nine backpacks to five of our residents, helping their children start the school year off right. At Riverside House, we assist men and women in […]
On July 29th, we were honored to join Daphne Saba, representing the City of Miami Beach and the Office of the Mayor and Commission, during her press conference announcing the launch of Operation Summer Relief. During this month-long initiative, Riverside House, alongside other partners, will work together to encourage the city’s homeless population to take […]
Congratulations to our residents who have completed their 13-course fatherhood program with the help of Michael Bermudez at MenUp. MenUp is a program that helps build flourishing families and communities by promoting positive relationships between fathers and youth by equipping fathers to learn new skills for strengthening their relationships with their kids. By the end […]
