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After 18 Years of Dedicated Leadership, RFM Founder and Executive Director Tammy Iskarous Announces Retirement
Wood River, IL — September 22, 2025 — After 18 years of dedicated leadership, Tammy Iskarous, Founder and Executive Director of Riverbend Family Ministries (RFM), has announced her retirement, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s history. At RFM’s annual banquet on September 18, Tammy made the official announcement of her transition. The event, which…
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Marathon Pipe Line donates $20,000 to RFM
Riverbend Family Ministries (RFM) is proud to announce a generous donation of $20,000 from Marathon Pipe Line. This impactful contribution will support RFM’s Client Service Department, committed to delivering personalized support to individuals and families in crisis throughout Madison County. The funds will serve as a lifeline for individuals and families facing crises such as…
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Reserve Your Table Today!
We are so excited about this year’s Banquet. Our theme this year is BRANCHING OUT AND TAKING ROOT. Mayor David Goins and his wife Sheila will be our Hosts for the evening, along with Mike Roberts former weatherman of KSDK as our MC. Come join us for a great evening with guest speakers sharing about…
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RFM is awarded Rebuild Illinois Shovel Ready Sites Grant
February 25, 2021 Today Governor Pritzker and DCEO announced $11m in Rebuild Illinois Shovel Ready Site grants awarded to 11 new development projects across the state. These investments will unlock over $50m in total investment in the state – creating 800+ jobs and unlocking long-term economic growth and community benefit for years to come. Projects…
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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,…
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Trivia with a Twist 2019
Trivia with a Twist When: Friday, February 22; 7-10pm Where: Best Western Premier Alton-St. Louis Area Hotel We have 32 tables available and they usually fill up within the first two weeks. There are 8 per table, $20 for each player. Bring your own food & snacks, beverages can be bought there. ► Trivia with…
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Women of Achievement Award
Riverbend Family Ministries’ Tammy Iskarous was recently included among a select group of women honored as 2018 Women of Achievement. Iskarous is one of 10 extraordinary volunteers from the St. Louis metropolitan region to receive the 2018 honor. The St. Louis Women of Achievement Award, which was founded in 1955, is the oldest, ongoing program…
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Refuge 3rd Annual Fundraiser Dinner
Refuge is hosting their 3rd Annual Ask Event. They invite you to attend and learn more about the mission of Refuge. Refuge’s Executive Director, Erin Bickle, along with special guest speakers will talk about what Refuge means to the community. *Attendance is free *Dinner will be served *RSVP to erin@refuge4kids.org Click here to learn more!
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Community Christmas 2017
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RFM is on a Mission
Riverbend Family Ministries Executive Director, Tammy Iskarous and Refuge’s Executive Director, Erin Bickle are visiting an orphanage in Egypt called, The Littlest Lamb. They provide a safe environment for children who’ve lost either one parent or both and give them the necessary tools to be leading members of the Egyptian society. Iskarous says this will…
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