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November, 2013  // Posts published in November, 2013

Posted by in Habitat Family Support, Riverside | Comments Off on A Thanksgiving To Remember

A Thanksgiving To Remember

A Thanksgiving To Remember

 JOE GIVES DENISE GARCIA AND HER SON DAVID THE KEYS TO THEIR NEW HOME What a better way to start Thanksgiving then with family, friends, and a beautiful NEW HOME! Thanksgiving is a valued time where family and friends come together to give thanks and count their blessings. This Thanksgiving will be a Thanksgiving to […]

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Posted by in Community Events, Jurupa Valley, New Builds | Comments Off on AmeriCorps National Member Experience: Daniel Anchondo

AmeriCorps National Member Experience: Daniel Anchondo

AmeriCorps National Member Experience: Daniel Anchondo

I am an AmeriCorps National Member stationed at Habitat for Humanity Riverside (HFHR) and my member role is Community Outreach Coordinator. In my position I will empower residents in their communities and help them connect with services in their city. I am working on a program called Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative (NRI) which supports the affiliates to renew […]

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Posted by in A Brush with Kindness, Ramona HS Campus Chapter, Riverside | Comments Off on 11/26/13: Ramona HS Students were busy bees on a mission!

11/26/13: Ramona HS Students were busy bees on a mission!

11/26/13: Ramona HS Students were busy bees on a mission!

Ramona High School students dedicated some of their Thanksgiving break to help two Riversiders this past Tuesday. About 20 students donated their time to help Ed and Dorothy who are low income seniors dealing with medical issues due to their age and a car accident. Like most seniors trying to make ends meet while living on […]

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11/16/13: Kaiser’s Big Paint Day With the Help of Delta Sigma Pi!

11/16/13: Kaiser’s Big Paint Day With the Help of Delta Sigma Pi!

The saying, “it takes a village” rang true this past Saturday. Kaiser Permanente employees partnered with Habitat for Humanity, Riverside for the 5th year, wrapping up four mobile homes with all new paint jobs. Village Riverside Mobile Home Park was where 58 Kaiser volunteers gathered to help four families in touching up their homes, but they […]

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Posted by in New Builds, Riverside | Comments Off on Groundbreaking for 3 Homes in Riverside

Groundbreaking for 3 Homes in Riverside

Groundbreaking for 3 Homes in Riverside

  On Saturday, November 16th Habitat for Humanity Riverside and the City of Riverside broke ground for three Energy Star rated efficient homes that will be completed in the summer of 2014. The two prequalified families, The Fergusons and The Mobleys, joined the celebration. The Fergusons, Andrew and Jacquie, have a daughter, Karis, and a […]

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Posted by in A Brush with Kindness, Moreno Valley, Volunteers | Comments Off on 11/11/13: How Wells Fargo Celebrates Veterans Day!

11/11/13: How Wells Fargo Celebrates Veterans Day!

11/11/13: How Wells Fargo Celebrates Veterans Day!

Mr. Silva, Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War applied to the City for help with issues with his roof leaking in his mobile home through the City’s Mobile Home Repair Grant program. His bed and some of the interior walls and flooring were ruined in the process and he was sleeping on a chair […]

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Posted by in A Brush with Kindness, UCR Campus Chapter, Volunteers | Comments Off on 11/09/13: UCR Habitat Chapter Can’t Stay Away From Donating Their Time

11/09/13: UCR Habitat Chapter Can’t Stay Away From Donating Their Time

11/09/13: UCR Habitat Chapter Can’t Stay Away From Donating Their Time

For the second time in less than a month the UCR Habitat Chapter partnered with Habitat for Humanity Riverside to paint the home of Remedies and Don Jose. The couple lives in Village Riverside mobile home park located at the west end of Riverside. Their home which they purchased about four years ago was in […]

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Posted by in A Brush with Kindness, Riverside, Volunteers | Comments Off on 11/05/13: A Job Well Done by RCC Spectrum

11/05/13: A Job Well Done by RCC Spectrum

11/05/13: A Job Well Done by RCC Spectrum

On Tuesday, seven students from Riverside Community College Spectrum Group as part of their small group communication class took on the challenge to paint the home of Charles. Charles and his son have resided in the Santiago Estates Mobile Home Park in Riverside for several years. He recently had a stroke that left him temporarily disabled. […]

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Posted by in A Brush with Kindness, Riverside, Volunteers | Comments Off on 11/02/13: New Beginnings Christian Church Starts November in the Right Direction

11/02/13: New Beginnings Christian Church Starts November in the Right Direction

11/02/13: New Beginnings Christian Church Starts November in the Right Direction

The month of November started with an outpouring of volunteers ready and willing to donate their skills, time, and energy for A Brush with Kindness. This past weekend three different groups joined forces to help paint the homes of Ben and Erica, two homeowners who reside in Riverside’s Santiago Estates park. The morning was off […]

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Posted by in A Brush with Kindness, Riverside, Volunteers | Comments Off on 11/02/13: Springboard With Help From a Future HFHR Homeowner Spring Into Action

11/02/13: Springboard With Help From a Future HFHR Homeowner Spring Into Action

11/02/13: Springboard With Help From a Future HFHR Homeowner Spring Into Action

A Brush with Kindness started out November strong this past weekend with volunteers from three different groups that partnered to help two Homeowners in Riverside’s Santiago Estates mobile home park. Springboard Solutions along with Bruce and members from New Beginnings Christian Church came ready to lend a helping hand. Also, Denise a future Habitat for Humanity […]

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