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2018 Trivia with a Twist
10th Annual Trivia with a Twist Reflecting on what was another successful and FUN “Trivia with a Twist.” We hosted our 10th annual trivia fundraiser night with hundreds of participants. We love seeing everyone’s competitive side at this event and how it brings everyone together! THANK YOU to everyone who participated & congrats to our…
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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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Amare Ribbon Cutting
Riverbend Family Ministries hosts Ribbon Cutting for Amare WOOD RIVER, IL – Riverbend Family Ministries is hosting a ribbon cutting for AMARE on Friday, March 23rd at 10:00a.m. AMARE, a non-profit support group for individuals in drug recovery has a new office space inside the RFM building. The AMARE Founder, Ty Bechel and RFM Executive…
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Amare is the Answer
Riverbend Family Ministries collaborates with Drug Addiction Program Riverbend Family Ministries is collaborating with Amare, a non-profit support group for individuals in recovery. Amare, meaning love in Italian, focuses on just that, loving and helping those in active drug recovery, or addiction and becoming a safe place for them to get support and have…
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Sharing Our Mission
The United Way of Greater St. Louis’ annual campaign kicked off and we were the first stop for Alton Memorial employees. The employees were able to come and see firsthand what ou r building looks like and learn more about what services we provide. Riverbend Family Ministries Executive Director, Tammy Iskarous said, “I’m so thankful…
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RFM Anniversary Dinner
Riverbend Family Ministries is celebrating their 10 year anniversary this year. In honor of their anniversary, they’re hosting their first annual dinner on Thursday, November 2 at 6:00pm. The dinner will be at the Best Western Premier Alton-St. Louis Area Hotel in Alton. Admission is free. Click here to register.
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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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Record Breaking Sales
Riverbend Family Ministries (RFM) received a check from Restore Decor for $5,000. This check is from their fundraiser on July 22 at their store locations in downtown Edwardsville. The volunteer store manager (and brains behind the idea), Dana Adams said RFM’s fundraiser helped them break a sales record since opening their stores a few years…
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Dedicated for a Decade
On August 7, 2007, Riverbend Family Ministries (RFM) opened its doors for the first time in downtown Wood River at 131 East Ferguson Avenue. Before opening the doors, Executive Director, Tammy Iskarous had a vision to serve families in the Riverbend area who were being affected by crisis from violence, homelessness, addiction and poverty. Today,…
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