We’re thrilled to share the journey of our residents who recently enrolled in the Behavioral Health Journey Program. Over six weeks, these residents have taken the steps toward a healthier, tobacco-free life. Whether they are aiming to quit smoking, reduce their tobacco use, or explore the path to becoming tobacco-free, residents were able to engage […]
Riverside House Backpack Supply Drive 2024
We are seeking in-kind and/or monetary donations for our Riverside House Backpack Supply Drive. Backpacks and other essentials help our homeless residents in their day-to-day lives. From public travel to job searching, backpacks are key to helping our residents in their journey to independence. For an in-kind donation, please visit us Monday through Thursday from […]
Join us for our Celebrate Recovery Group Meeting
Join us every Wednesday for our Celebrate Recovery Group Meeting, led by Riverside House CEO, Cleveland Bell III. We look forward to seeing you there! For more details, please see below. WHAT: Celebrate Recovery Group is a 12-step faith-based program. WHO: It is a biblically based approach to help us achieve long lasting recovery by […]
Empowering a New Beginning: Thomas Houge’s Journey
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 […]
Riverside House Resident Testimonial: Celebrating Ms. Camila Acevedo
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]









