Community Nonprofits See Growing Need During Back-to-School Season
Family Promise of Riverside serves 5,000 local unhoused children while partnering with faith communities to transform unused Sunday school rooms into family shelters.
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Food Bank's Hunger Resource Center Marks First Year, Assists 2,100 with CalFresh Applications
New facility served 200 households monthly through pantry, created 100-plus volunteer positions.
Help Fill Backpacks: Where to Donate School Supplies Before Classes Start
Riverside nonprofits prepare to equip students for success.
Transplant and the City–Running Toward Home
A series by Anthony Solorzano exploring Riverside through the eyes of a transplant, as the memory of a hometown slowly fades.
Neighbor of the Week: Margie Haupt
Each week, we will introduce a new neighbor. This is not a who's who list. These are regular Riversiders doing exceptional things.
Little Free Libraries Outlast Pandemic Fads as Community Fixtures
Neighborhood book exchanges showcase local creativity while fostering lasting connections.
'Where have you been?' The Question That Launched Riverside Airport Cafe's Free Lunch Movement
When Leimamo Taylor learned financial struggles kept families from dining out, she created free weekday kids' meals. Now US Foods is pitching in, and her community is coming back together.
Meals on Wheels Riverside Launches Corporate Partnership Program Combining Donations with Volunteer Service
"Together, Serving Smiles" initiative pairs financial support with hands-on meal delivery, as HomeStreet Bank contributes $5,000 and ongoing volunteer hours to serve homebound seniors
Neighbor of the Week: Erin Snyder
Each week, we will introduce a new neighbor. This is not a who's who list. These are regular Riversiders doing exceptional things.
Braver Angels Forms New Riverside Alliance to Bridge Political Divides
Local chapter launches with commitment to fostering civil dialogue across political divides.
Riverside Summer Bucket List: Local Insiders Share Their Must-Do Picks
From sunset picnics at Sycamore Highlands to legendary Zambian rock at the Farmhouse, community leaders reveal their favorite ways to make the most of long summer days in the City of Arts & Innovation.
Cal State Students Launch Community Drive for Riverside's Homeless Youth
Social work project partners with Operation SafeHouse to collect essentials for transitional youth.
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Neighbor of the Week: Carol McDoniel
Neighbor of the Week is a series profiling the hidden heroes of Riverside, doing incredible works of service throughout our different neighborhoods.
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Riverside Fire and ABC7 are teaming up again this year for the Spark of Love Toy Drive to bring holiday cheer to local kids in need.
Family Service Association is collecting 3,000 handmade or store-bought Thanksgiving cards for homebound seniors in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, each delivered with a turkey meal, and cards are due by Nov. 14
Fans can score two discounted tickets to UCR Men’s Basketball’s season opener on Monday, Nov. 2, by donating $10 or more to Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino, with a promo code emailed after giving.