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MLK Day of Service: “What are you doing for others?”
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a profound impact on American society through his vision of breaking down racial barriers and by helping to create a more loving and equal community for all. In the early 1980s, Congress passed legislation making Martin Luther King Day a federally recognized holiday and national service day to honor […]
Wells Fargo Volunteers: Preparation is the Key to Success
Employee volunteers from Wells Fargo lent a hand by helping Habitat for Humanity Riverside prepare for upcoming new home builds and also helped us prepare a home dedication for a family receiving a new Habitat home. The volunteers first helped by scrubbing away dirt and grime from hard hats used by previous volunteers. The helmets […]
Ramona High Completes Another Project!
On December 17th, we closed out 2016 with one last A Brush with Kindness project. We returned to Gloria’s house, whose yard we had previously cleared, this time with students from the Ramona High School Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter, to level her yard, apply the weed barrier, and lay the rock in the front yard. […]
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 […]
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