December, 2016 // Posts published in December, 2016
My Life as an AmeriCorps National Member – Brendan Cooney
My first A Brush with Kindness project. As I waited for volunteers to arrive on my first project as an AmeriCorps member, I had no idea what to expect. When they arrived and the car doors opened, I was surprised to see a dozen volunteers from UCR’s Japanese Student Exchange Program. I felt a little […]
Our Executive Director Reflects on 2016
Thoughts from our Executive Director, Kathy Michalak As we close out a very productive and successful 2016 and prepare to launch into an even busier 2017, I want to use this space to thank the thousands of people who support the important work that so many organizations do in our communities. Together we truly do […]
Joining Dozens of Nonprofits at The Pick Group of Young Professionals’ Pick and Pledge!
Pick and Pledge: Connect with Nonprofits Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. Pick Group of Young Professionals and the Board Development Training Program is hosting a one-of-a-kind event that gives our members and the general public a chance to network with the Executive Directors/CEOs and Board Chairs of local non-profit organizations to learn more about how to get […]
Simpson Strong-Tie Clear Yard in Record Time!
Simpson Strong-Tie has had a very long history with Habitat for Humanity Riverside and many other community organizations through donating funds and volunteering their time. From building parks and doing community improvement projects, to partnering with us for our new home builds, Simpson Strong-tie has done it all. This time, they came together on a […]
A Home for the Holidays
Alma and Micky have been working toward creating a better life for their family by building up their credit, saving money, going to school, and working to advance professionally. Despite their efforts, they have been unable to afford a decent and safe place to live and have been living in a small room with their […]
Toro donates a maintenance vehicle, 26 cordless trimers, and 26 cordless blowers.
Toro is a long time partner with Habitat for Humanity Riverside, regularly giving their time and resources to help bring safe and affordable homeownership opportunities to the community they serve. In December 2016, Toro generously donated a “Toro Workman” maintenance vehicle, which will be used on Habitat for Humanity Riverside’s upcoming construction projects. The […]
Our Newest Habitat Homeowner- Santa Claus!
At Habitat for Humanity Riverside, we believe EVERYONE deserves a safe and affordable place to live, including good old St. Nick! Check out his new home, sponsored by the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, at the 23rd Annual Riverside Festival of Lights and experience one of America’s most dazzling holiday spectacle! Being the generous and jolly […]
A Multicultural Day of Volunteering
A local Riverside homeowner named Richard badly needed the old and weathered carpeting on his stairs, ramp, and landing replaced when it became a safety hazard due to frayed and worn pieces. Volunteers from UCR’s Student Exchange Program helped Richard by installing newer and stronger outdoor carpeting. They came from far and wide with some […]
Volunteers Help Fix Stairs: A Step in the Right Direction
Three volunteers arrived early on Saturday morning to help a local homeowner repair a set of stairs and landing on her front porch. Norma, a local Riverside resident, inherited the mobile home from her parents several years ago. The stairs on the home had not been maintained since their installation and due to years of […]
Our Volunteers ROCK!
Terrie has lived in her home in Riverside for over twenty years. She has raised her children as well as several of her grandchildren in this home. Throughout the years she has not had the funds nor the time to keep up with the unkempt portion of her front yard and it has fallen into […]
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