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A safe, decent, and affordable place to live for Sawaneh
Eighty-five year old Sawaneh has lived in her mobile home for over a decade. After the passing of her husband, her home had begun to deteriorate rendering it unsafe. In many ways, Sawaneh’s limited income combined with her advanced age and poor health made it difficult for her to take care of her home. Because […]
Sponsorships are still available for Over the Edge for Habitat for Humanity Riverside!
This exciting, high-profile, and one of a kind event will lift your company’s philanthropic efforts to new heights! Reach an audience of thrill seekers, community leaders, and change makers who believe that everyone deserves a safe, decent, and affordable place to call home. Participants will be given resources and tools to fundraise and, after reaching […]
New Beginnings Community Church Paints with Passion and Precision
On April 29th, 17 volunteers from the New Beginnings Community Church as well as several individual volunteers gave their morning to assist Louie Martinez, a Riverside local in need of some help with exterior painting on his family’s home. The volunteers helped Louie restore beauty to his home through several hours of painting and hard […]
Over the Edge 2017 to be hosted at Riverside’s City Hall!
Habitat for Humanity Riverside is excited to announce that its second Over the Edge fundraising event will be hosted at Riverside’s City Hall in beautiful Downtown Riverside. Registration is now open and the few, brave, and adventurous people to accept the challenge will have the opportunity to rappel down the face of City Hall. Participants […]
Eta Sigma Gamma Paints Riverside Home to Perfection!
On Saturday April 15th, 2017, 16 volunteers from the Eta Sigma Gamma National Health Education Honorary at California State University San Bernardino helped revitalize a home in Riverside by painting its exterior. The home had not seen a new coat of paint and began to peel off. Aside from the home looking unhealthy, without a […]
Home Makeover for the Miller Family
On Saturday April 22nd, we were joined by three groups to assist the Miller family by painting their home. Due to Mr. and Mrs. Miller’s age, physical disabilities, and limited income they are unable to tend to the upkeep of their home. The home’s exterior suffered from chipped and faded paint that violated the policies […]
Two Teams Join Forces to Give Nancy’s Home a Makeover
On Friday, April 7th, students from the Center for Employment Training (CET) in Colton and employees from the management offices at the Galleria at Tyler joined forces to paint Nancy’s home. Nancy recently moved to Riverside to be closer to her family, after living in Oregon for many years. Nancy, lives on a fixed income […]
Mayor Bailey Recognizes the Value of National Service in Riverside
City of Riverside Mayor, Rusty Bailey, joined over 4,520 Mayors, County Officials, and Tribal Leaders in a nationwide effort to recognize the impact of AmeriCorps and Senior Corps during the fifth-annual Mayor and County Recognition Day for National Service. Together, these elected officials represent 194 million citizens, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. population. On Tuesday, […]
Home is the Key
Home is the foundation for our lives, and should provide an atmosphere where individuals can thrive. Everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. For many families in the United States, the concept of home seems out of reach. Often, this is a result of living in inadequate conditions or paying rent beyond their […]
ESL Power Systems, Inc. Volunteers Help Families in Riverside
On Saturday, March 11th, volunteers from ESL Power Systems, Inc. helped a family in Riverside repaint their home. The paint on the exterior of the home had begun to peel and flake due to years of exposure. The homeowner, Belen, is a disabled senior citizen who helps care for her daughter who also is disabled. […]
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