Reentry isn’t easy, period. When returning to society after prison, health problems and deep psychological issues can complicate a healthy transition back into society. Sixty-one year old returning citizen *Jerry Jenkins has been at Riverside House for two months. He is currently working on maintaining his health due to his long-term battle with diabetes. On […]
As a residential reentry center in Miami, we are all too familiar with the adjustment that our clients face not just in preparing for reentry, but also in transitioning from prison to life at a halfway house. Many of our clients, both men and women, are initially nervous because they don’t know what to expect. […]
Ending up in prison for most is a tragic or traumatic experience, but for our own *Johnathan Smith it was a lifesaver. Mr. Smith has been at Riverside House since March of this year as a BPO inmate. Upon first glance he can seem quite intimidating, having a tall and muscular build, but on the […]
When an individual enters one of our programs, they become like family as we are committed to them in both sickness and in health. Prior to coming to Riverside House, Mr. James Hopper was very health and considered to be in the best shape of his life. He was always cheerful and very helpful by […]
When a client graduates from our residential reentry program, we take some time to sit with them for an exit interview. Although we spend lots of times with each individual while they are in the program, we also find it’s important to give them an opportunity to reflect on their achievements and talk about the […]
Riverside House is a home to everyone who steps through its doors. Our clients have often hit rock bottom and are looking for someone to believe in them, give them guidance, and a second chance. Many clients have already found God before they enter Riverside House. In this testimonial, our client shares how his love […]
Riverside House is the beginning of a second chance for everyone who calls it home, no matter how many ups and downs they’ve experienced in their lives. Once someone walks into our doors, they become family and we are with them through every step of their transition and journey. In this testimonial, our client shares […]
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 […]
At the end of June, our Riverside team, Antonio, Michelle, and Diana, packed masks and hand sanitizers that were donated by Faith in Florida to mail out to Home Confinement residents and their families. We are proud to announce that 115 care packages were sent out! Thank you to everyone that helped make this possible. […]
On July 7th, Riverside House met with Commissioner Eileen Higgins, Methodist Church, and the U.S. Census Bureau. We teamed up with these wonderful groups and went door-to-door in our community to share information about COVID-19 along with passing out face masks and hand sanitizers!
