Riverside House is a nonprofit organization that guides men and women convicted of crimes into leading positive and productive lives through a non-denominational spiritual approach. One of the organization’s services is its residential reentry program. Under this program, clients live at Riverside House and participate in personalized curriculums that emphasize life issues such as employment, […]
In Just 30 Days This Riverside House Client’s Life Has Changed for Good
Riverside House offers a residential reentry program that assists men and women convicted of crimes by guiding them into a stronger spiritual life and the confidence to keep strong. Several of our clients at Riverside House have experienced great blessings as a result of coming here. Life before Riverside House was chaotic for *Raymond Pena. […]
From Depression to Hope, One Riverside House Reentry Client Shares His Journey
At Riverside House our primary concern is the client’s growth and experiences while in our programs. We recently checked in with one of our residential reentry clients, *Tyler Davis, who has been a resident at Riverside House since August 2015. While he once felt depressed and alone, Tyler shared with us how his time in […]
Spiritual programs at Riverside House help ex-offender stay focused on positive reentry
After serving 13 years in prison, 41-year-old Martina Fernandez was eager to make a positive change. In 2007, she made the commitment get clean from drugs and begin a better life for God. Her transition from prison to Riverside House has only helped to reinforce her dedication to getting on the right track. One of […]
Three Months Made All the Difference in the World for One Riverside House Client
The purpose of Riverside House is to guide men and women convicted of crime into becoming productive citizens through a nondenominational, faith-based approach. Many of our clients that have come through the facility have left with skills and confidence necessary to enter society again. One such client is *Andrea Olson. After being at Riverside House […]
Battling Diabetes and Anger Issues, Returning Citizen Gains New Perspective
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 […]
Young Ex-offender Learns Important Lessons About Being a Better Man While in our Residential Reentry Program
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. […]
After Overcoming Cancer This Ex-Offender is Eager for His Second Chance at Life
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 […]
Riverside House Graduate Counts His Abundance of Blessings
The power of God’s love never ceases to amaze us. When our clients give their life to Him and begin to take action to change their lives for the better, remarkable things begin to occur for them. Their lives are forever altered giving them a much better change at a successful reentry as a returning […]
Residential Reentry Client Shares Employment Testimony With Chaplain Henton
Here at Riverside House, we are fortunate to have amazing clients who send us notes and stories about their successes in reentry back into their lives and communities, especially with regards to finding employment. We are so proud to share these stories with you. Here is a note we received from a client who wanted […]



