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My Life as an AmeriCorps National Member- LaRandi
As I round out my first month of service as an AmeriCorps National member for Habitat Humanity Riverside, I’ve begun to establish a great sense of clarity; clarity about the mission of Habitat for Humanity, clarity concerning my role in this organization, and clarity regarding my purpose both personally and professionally. Much of this initial growth and […]
From Barren to Beautiful
On October 8th, volunteers from Ramona High School Campus Chapter helped complete an A Brush with Kindness project that began the prior weekend. This particular project aimed to completely renovate the landscape of a homeowner named Lily, whose age prevented her from the difficult task of uprooting overgrown ivy, trees, and debris which plagued her […]
University of Redlands & RCC Students Transform Yard for 100 Year Old Riverside Resident
At one hundred years old, Lily has lived a momentous life. Born in 1916 right here in Riverside, she’s done everything from studying traditional Japanese customs and culture as a young woman, to spending time in a Japanese internment camp during World War II. Both of these experiences took her away from her home in […]
“I feel so elated, I’m so used to giving and now I get to receive.”
On September 24th, 2016, staff members and students from the Riverside City College (RCC) Athletic Training program came together to help Mary clean and maintain her yard, a task she could no longer do on her own because of her health. Mary is a graduate of RCC herself and was elated that students from her […]
Bank of America Helps Revitalize a Community During 3rd Annual Habitat Global Build
Just days before World Habitat Day, Bank of America and Habitat for Humanity celebrated their 30 year commitment to one another during the 3rd annual Habitat Global Build. In participation with this celebration, Bank of America completed revitalization projects in 85 communities across eight countries, including one right here in Riverside, CA. “Through our partnership […]
A Little Paint Can Go a Long Way
Having a young child and a child with special needs comes with an array of problems and difficulties, and living in a home that is in disrepair only adds to these burdens. On September 23, 2016, Habitat for Humanity Riverside partnered with students from the Center for Employment Training (CET) in Colton to paint and […]
Reflecting on our Last Fiscal Year…
Thoughts from our Executive Director, Kathy Michalak “It is summer time and already Habitat for Humanity Riverside has had a record breaking year! From the January dedication ceremony for eight homes on Roberts Way in Moreno Valley, to the dedications of three homes at 11th & Ottawa, and one home on Woodbine Street in Riverside, we […]
Giving Families the Opportunity to Thrive
“It’s not enough to provide the opportunity for home ownership to these low income families, we need to ensure that it’s a quality home with sustainable features that allow the families to thrive long term.” Habitat for Humanity Riverside’s Executive Director, Kathy Michalak. This info-graphic was featured in our Summer 2016 Newsletter, for more on this […]
Putting a Senior Back on his Feet.
For the past 6 years, Art, a WWII veteran, had been unable to safely leave his home because the ramp at his front door was rotting from the foundation up. In addition, the stairs by his back door were in disrepair and missing a safety rail. For the last month that he lived in these […]
Bank of America Charitable Foundation Donates $50,000 in Support of Veteran Build Project.
On August 24th, 2016, representatives from Bank of America presented Habitat for Humanity Riverside with a check for $50,000. Habitat Riverside will use the funds towards the building of a community of 26 single family homes for qualified veterans and their families on land in Jurupa Valley that has been vacant for many years. “In […]
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