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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Leverage Your Impact: Join Us for a Hands-On Leadership Clinic
Join Riverside House and John Hopkins Professor Adriano Pianesi, for a transformative 1-day hands-on lap that will ignite your potential to make a difference in your community or organization. This unique event challenges the notion of traditional leadership and empowers everyday community members to see themselves as leaders. No experts, no PowerPoint, no front-of-the-room wisdom. […]
A Conversation With Amanda and Legend Tarver of 300 Letters
Riverside House had the privilege of interviewing founders Amanda and Legend Tarver of 300 Letters, an organization that provides emotional support, financial relief, resources, and confidence to families that have been impacted by the criminal justice system. What follows is our conversation with these legendary changemakers and former Riverside House clients. Who are Amanda and […]
Riverside House Client Is Grateful For God’s Grace
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Riverside House’s 2022 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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 […]









