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    Riverbend Family Ministries would like to congratulate the winners of this year’s Grace Skief Volunteer Memorial Scholarship. Aubrey Robinson –  EAWR High School Aubrey is at the top of her class.  She has excelled in academics and sports.  In addition to that, she has been a volunteer for many activities.  She is going to attend…

  • RFM Receives Award from Riverbend Growth Association

    RFM Receives Award from Riverbend Growth Association

    Wood River, IL – The RiverBend Growth Association’s (RBGA) Young Adults Committee awarded Riverbend Family Ministries with $3,300.   “The students selected Riverbend Family Ministries because they knew the money would go to help those most in need in our community,” said Alex St. Peters, RBGA’s Young Adults Committee Co-Chair.  “The students recognized the important…

  • Thank you for supporting RFM during #GivingTuesdayPlus

    Thank you for supporting RFM during #GivingTuesdayPlus

  • Support RFM during Giving Tuesday!

    Support RFM during Giving Tuesday!

    #GivingTuesday the groundbreaking global generosity movement, announced #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity, set to take place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. The day is designed to drive an influx of generosity, citizen engagement, business and philanthropy activation, and support for communities and…

  • RFM’s Response to COVID 19

    RFM’s Response to COVID 19

    I would like to take this time to just simply say thank you for the support you have given RFM and the organizations it holds. We really do appreciate the investment you have made in the lives of our families… Especially right now. Right now we all find ourselves in a time of uncertainty and…

  • Growing Hope Together Campaign

    Growing Hope Together Campaign

    For a dozen years, Riverbend Family Ministries has served the community from its location in downtown Wood River. They have grown to the point that more space is needed, and plans are now underway to move to a larger location across the street at 144 E. Ferguson Avenue. They will be now know as the…

  • Community Christmas 2019

    Community Christmas 2019

    RFM would love for you to volunteer to help families shop, serve treats, help wrap toys, and bless families by serving them. What a great time of unity with community serving community in the light and love of Jesus. We are in need of Christmas wrapping and tissue paper, ribbon and name tags

  • 3rd Annual Celebration Dinner

    3rd Annual Celebration Dinner

    This year’s dinner will recognize twelve years of providing service to Madison County, highlighting achievements, and celebrating accomplishments made because of those who have supported Riverbend Family Ministries (RFM). Key stakeholders from RFM and the community will provide remarks, followed by inspirational words and testimony from the founder and Executive Director, Tammy Iskarous.

  • Rockin’ for Recovery

    Rockin’ for Recovery

    Rockin’ for Recovery Music Fest and Fundraiser for Amare WOOD RIVER, IL (June 25) – Music Festival and fundraiser, Rockin’ for Recovery will help raise funds to help support Amare, a riverbend nonprofit, and their mission to help the individuals and families they serve. The event is set for September 7th at 4:00 pm, at…

  • Serving our National Guard

    Serving our National Guard

    WOOD RIVER — Members of the National Guard in Madison County to aid flood fighting efforts this week received free meals and supplies from area residents. Since 2007, Riverbend Family Ministries of Wood River has worked to help those in need when they need it. That goal this week has meant providing supplies and breakfast,…