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Ben Clark Training Center & Calvary Presbyterian Church Team Up To Give Back
On Saturday morning, 26 academy recruits training to become sheriffs from the Ben Clark Training Center and 6 members from Calvary Presbyterian came out to join us in A Brush With Kindness project on John’s mobile home in Mission Village. John, a Philadelphia native, has been a resident in Mission Village for 26 years. He was […]
Volunteers Give Ruben and Maricela a Yard They Can Be Proud Of!
The yard at Ruben and Maricela’s Riverside home had become so overgrown that it was a safety hazard for them and their grandchildren. When Ruben applied for the program with Habitat for Humanity, he explained it’s been hard watching his property deteriorate. “Ever since I started using a cane I haven’t been able to keep […]
Sysco Volunteers Help A Veteran Family
Bruce and Catherine tried their best to maintain their home, but for various reasons, they were unable to maintain the outer appearance of their mobile home. They received a notice that their home needed to be painted by park management and having nowhere else to turn, they reached out to Habitat for Humanity Riverside for […]
Thank you Bank of America!
Bank of America Senior Vice President, Market President Al Arguello, and Chief Financial Officer, Paul Donofrio, present Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Kathy Mickalak with a check for $50,000. Funds from this generous grant will support an upcoming project in the city of Riverside that will provide homeownership opportunities to four qualified veterans and their […]
Your Groceries can Help Build Homes!
Without spending an extra dollar out of your pocket, you can raise money for Habitat Riverside while grocery shopping by participating in the Ralphs or Food 4 Less Community Contribution Program! Re-register or sign up using your Ralphs or Food 4 Less rewards account and up to 4% of your total purchase will be donated […]
Wells Fargo at it again!
On August 19th, 2017, Wells Fargo volunteers came out for the third time this year to help out a veteran in the Riverside community. Wells Fargo has been such a great contributor to Habitat for Humanity Riverside’s mission and vision. They truly have a special place in their hearts for our veterans. That morning volunteers […]
Levi Strauss Employees and UC Riverside’s B.L.A.A.C.K Give Back!
On Saturday August 12th, 2017, employees from local Levi Strauss stores as well as the UCR student organization B.L.A.A.C.K (Brothers Leading African-Americans through Consciousness and Knowledge) came out to help paint Karen’s home in Riverside. Members of B.L.A.A.C.K made their Habitat volunteer debut that morning. They were eager to make change and help in their […]
Over the Edge 2017
On July 14th and 15th, over 65 participants rappelled down the side of Riverside’s iconic City Hall to support our veterans services during Habitat for Humanity Riverside’s 2nd Annual, Over the Edge! Participants fundraised a minimum of $1,000 for the opportunity and are continuing to raise funds until August 15th. Donate today! Leading up […]
Volunteers from Army Reserve and Local Church Revitalize Home
20 volunteers arrived early on Saturday, July 8th to help repaint and make minor repairs to the home of a long-time Corona resident. Alicia, a disabled senior, immigrated to the United States many years ago and eventually settled down in Corona with her family. After a work place accident, Alicia could no longer physically or […]
Wells Fargo Volunteers Impact the Life of another Moreno Valley Veteran
On Saturday July 22nd, Wells Fargo volunteers came together to paint the home of Rose, an Air Force Veteran. Rosa and her son have been living in their home for several years but have been unable to maintain the appearance of the home due to their demanding work schedules and financial hardships. Because of these […]
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