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Cristian- My Life as an AmeriCorps National Member!
As we hit mid-July, my term of service as an AmeriCorps National Member at Habitat for Humanity Riverside is quickly coming to an end. This past month I have gone from Riverside, California to Colorado, and from helping people find affordable homes to helping with the recovery efforts in an area that was devastated by a natural disaster. In June, AmeriCorps members from […]
AmeriCorps Members Travel to Colorado for Habitat’s 2016 Build-A-Thon!
Every year, Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps members and alumni from across the country travel to select cities to help meet the need for decent and affordable housing while celebrating the impact made through Habitat for Humanity’s partnership with AmeriCorps. From June 6-10, Habitat for Humanity’s AmeriCorps Build-a-Thon brought nearly 100 AmeriCorps members to Colorado to work on 14 […]
EDD, US Air Reserve Members, and Titan Group Team up to Take Action!
On June 4, 2016, volunteers from the Employment Development Department (EDD), the US Air Reserves, and Titan Group teamed up to help homeowners, Bob and Silvia, paint and maintain their home. Bob and Sylvia met online, not knowing that they had lived in the same apartment complex for two years before meeting! Bob […]
Over the Edge
On May 20th & 21st, over 65 participants rappelled down the side of the tallest building in Riverside, Mount Rubidoux Manor, to support our veterans services. Participants fundraised a minimum of $1,000 for the opportunity and are continuing to raise funds until June 21st. Leading up to the event, participants created a personal, peer to peer fundraising page and […]
Nothing Bundt Cakes Participates in Over the Edge
At our recent Over the Edge event on May 20-21st, Nothing Bundt Cakes hosted a table and donated a selection of their delicious and popular “Bundtinis” to volunteers and participants. Founded in 1997 by Dena Tripp and Debbie Shwetz, Nothing Bundt Cakes is a startup business that sells delicious treats. Nothing Bundt Cakes will be opening […]
Sherwin-Williams and Levi Strauss Help A Deserving Man
It is not every day that a volunteer group asks to purchase and donate the supplies used for our projects. At our recent “A Brush with Kindness” volunteer day on May 25th, Sherwin-Williams generously donated paint, paint brushes, roller cages, covers, water bottles, and ice. With the help of volunteers from Sherwin-Williams and Levi Strauss, Victor’s home […]
Students and State Farm Lend a Hand
On May 14, 2016, volunteers from Ramona High School’s Habitat Campus Chapter, UCR’s Habitat Campus Chapter, UCR Alpha Phi Omega, UCR T.L.C, UCR Physicians Assistance, and State Farm came together at The Meadows Mobile Home Park to help Patricia. Patricia has been living in her home in Riverside for several years and is well known on her street as a wonderful, friendly […]
Lowe’s Women Build 2016
National Women Build Week supports a yearlong initiative between Lowe’s and Habitat for Humanity to build or repair 1,000 homes alongside families across the U.S. in time for the holidays. During National Women Build Week alone, volunteers across the country worked on 650 homes. Lowe’s donated $2 million to Habitat’s 2016 National Women Build Week. […]
Neighborhood Revitalization Painted Intersections Project
From dawn until dusk, the neighbors worked together to create this beautiful depiction of Jurupa Valley. Habitat for Humanity Riverside’s Neighborhood Revitalization program responds to community aspirations with an array of products, services, and partnerships to empower residents to revive their neighborhood and enhance their quality of life. Habitat for Humanity Riverside acts as a catalyst, […]
Calvary Presbyterian Church & UTC Aerospace Make a Difference!
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”– Helen Keller On Monday, April 23, 2016 Habitat for Humanity Riverside partnered with Calvary Presbyterian Church and UTC Aerospace to help a homeowner in need. Martha’s home was in need of skirting repairs and a fresh coat of paint. Upon arrival, everyone began to unload materials and set up […]
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