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4/12/2014: Chalk It Up to Spring- Chalk Art Event
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” Pablo Picasso Although it may look like a scene right out of Disney’s Mary Poppins, it’s actually an art event in Jurupa Valley, and the characters in this story are not fictional but actual members of the surrounding communities. This event […]
4/5/14: A Job Well Done by OctoClean
The OctoClean Compnay and Habitat for Humanity, Riverside came to the aid of a Riverside Meadows home owner on Saturday April 5th. Home owner Nicki lives in the Riverside community and recently re-entered the work force as she was unemployed and has been trying to get back on her feet. Park management had given her […]
4/5/14: 2014 Women Build Workshops
Habitat for Humanity Riverside in partnership with Lowe’s invited our Habitat Families to come out for a day of fun and learning to the 2014 Women Build Workshops. It was very exciting to see our families take advantage of this great opportunity to learn valuable skills from how to patch up wholes in drywall to fixing […]
4/4/2014: Helping Without Boundaries
Habitat for Humanity Riverside volunteers from the Inland Empire showed that giving is definitely a universal language. These volunteers from HFHR Volunteer Up website came to help Margherita, a senior citizen who speaks wonderful Italian but very little English. Margherita’s late husband painted the home many years ago, however, today the home has a dirty, dingy and […]
3/22/2014: Ramona Campus Chapter’s Lap-A-Thon Raises $3K!
Saturday March 22nd, the students of Ramona High School in Riverside were on the track and field bright and early, setting up for the 2nd annual lap-a-thon. Students from the Ramona Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter have organized and supported the event to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity Riverside’s A Brush with Kindness program which […]
3/26/2014: Rain or Shine it’s ABWK Time!
When visiting Riverside’s Village Riverside mobile home park, most of the homes seem in good condition from the street; however, with a closer examination, there are a few aesthetic issues. This was the case for the home of a senior couple by the names of Donnie and Gloria. The front of the home at first glance […]
3/22/14: Crafton Hills College
As some students were beginning their spring break, Crafton Hills College business students were nearing the end of theirs. With just a couple days left they decided to end vacation volunteering for their first paint day with A Brush with Kindness! The morning started off early, homeowner Mario waited eagerly to meet all the volunteers. […]
4/25/2014: Uplifting the Neighborhood with UrbanLIFT
We’re excited to get working after the big celebration of receiving Wells Fargo’s UrbanLIFT grant (read more on the celebration here). Habitat for Humanity Riverside, found this gem nestled in Jurupa Valley: Over the last 3 years, our affiliate rehabilitated !22! bank-owned foreclosures […]
AmeriCorps National Member Experience Part 2: Daniel Anchondo
“This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. “- John 15:12 I have now been an AmeriCorps National Member stationed at Habitat for Humanity Riverside HFHR for little over 8 months and I can say I have learned tremendously about community outreach, speaking to people of all different ways […]
Healthy Jurupa Valley’s Gardens & Markets Volunteer Day
Part of Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative is developing strong partnerships. It’s safe to say that Habitat Riverside heavily involved with the City of Jurupa Valley and Non-Profit Reach-Out through collaborative efforts of Healthy Jurupa Valley. Healthy Jurupa Valley is comprised of four action teams all of which revolve around health; Access to Health Services & Resources, Arts […]
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