River House, Inc.Welcome
River House, Inc. is a nonprofit agency that serves victims and survivors of homelessness, domestic abuse and sexual violence in four northern Michigan counties: Crawford, Ogemaw, Oscoda, and Roscommon counties. The main facility is located in Grayling, Michigan and there is an outreach office in West Branch, Michigan. Advocates travel to locations throughout the four counties to meet with survivors.
| Four county area served by River House Inc. encompasses 2,500 square miles and over 70,000 people. |
Our MissionThe mission of River House, Inc. is to provide safety and services to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse and the homeless population while promoting empowerment through education and advocacy. River House, Inc. has been serving local communities since 1986, by providing crisis counseling, emergency shelter, group counseling and support, as well as legal advocacy and community education. Our website is designed to serve victims and survivors, volunteers willing to help victims and those looking for information about domestic and sexual abuse services in the region served. |
Announcements
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Teachers vs Sheriffs
Join us on January 28, 4-6 pm at the Mio High School for a basketball tournament. Entry fee by donation of money or paper products (toilet paper, diapers, paper towels etc). Concessions by Mio Athletic Boosters.
River House Ski-A-Thon
Come and support River House for a Ski-A-Thon on Feb 25th. Two great Cross Country Ski locations; The Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Roscommon and Northbound Outfitters in Grayling. Download your pledge sheet here and meet us on the trails!
The Fall 2011 Edition of the Passages Newsletter is available online. Click 2011 Passages Newsletter to view the report on this site
With the recent budget cuts, we would really appreciate your help with the Immediate Needs List especially the items highlighted at the top of the list.
| "Appreciated a warm place to stay and food and the humor." - quote from River House client |
River House Happenings...Festival of TreesRiver House staff and clients and their children made ornaments that decorated this tree at the Festival of Trees in Grayling this year.Art De Vin: The Art de Vin hosted by Forest Dunes Golf Club and Enchante Gallery was held on August 13, 2011 at Forest Dunes Golf Club and thanks to all that helped raise money for River House to support the services provided to survivors of domestic and sexual violence and the homeless. |
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Immediate Needs List
January, 2012
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Kids Group Needs List
January, 2012
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These are items we are most in need of this month (in new or like new condition):
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Craft items
Stickers
Scissors
Sheets of Craft Foam
Sheets of Craft Felt
Ribbons and bows
Fingerpaints
Craft feathers
Pom poms
Shaving cream
Glue Sticks Playdough
Tacky glue
Safety scissors
Paint by number
Color by number
Markers
Misc
Games
Back backs
Socks
Pajamas
Hair ties
Barbie doll clothes
Dolls
Kitchen
Snacks
Juice boxes
Snack pack puddings
Fruit snacks
Individual pkgs of crackers
Books and Movies
* Donations to purchase curriculum materials
“A Safe place” by Maxine Trotter
“The Words Hurt” by Chris Loftis
“Good-Bye Bully Machine” ACT for Kids
“Bully Free Zone in a Jar…” ACT for Kids
“Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Bully?” by Teddy Slater |
We have a facebook page. Please check it out and request to be a Friend of River House. Our facebook page is River House.