River House, Inc.
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
River House Annual High Tea and Silent Auction
Tickets are Still Available for the River House Annual High Tea and Silent Auction May 10, 2012 Doors open 4:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, Grayling, Michigan. Click here Tea Request and print out a Tea Request and return it to River House with your money to reserve your seats. If you would like to donate an item for the silent auction, please contact River House at 989-348-3169.
The 2010-2011 Annual Report is available online. Click Annual Report to view the report on this site
The Spring 2012 Edition of Passages will be available in April, 2012. Remember April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
| "Appreciated a warm place to stay and food and the humor." - quote from River House client |
River House Events/Fundraisers Happening in April and May...April 4, 2012 11:00 a.m. Take Back the Night at Kirtland Community CollegeApril 2-8, 2012 Clothesline Project at Kirtland Community CollegeApril 9-15 Clothesline Project Exhibit in Oscoda CountyApril 16-22 Clothesline Project Exhibit in Crawford CountyApril 16, 2012 5:30 p.m. Volunteer Appreciation DinnerApril 21, 2012 Doors Open 4:00 p.m. We are taking Registration/Band Sign-up Now for R.O.A.R. Rock Out Against Rape Battle of the Bands at Kirtland Community CollegeApril 23-29 Clothesline Project Exhibit in Ogemaw County for Crime Victims WeekMay 10, 2012 Doors open 4:30 p.m. Tickets are Now Available for the River House Annual High Tea and Silent Auction at St. Mary's Church, Grayling, Michigan |
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Immediate Needs List
May 2012
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Kids Group Needs List
May, 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
Playdough
Tacky glue
Safety scissors
Paint by number
Color by number
Markers
Misc
Games
Back backs
Socks
Pajamas
Hair ties
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.