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Welcome

River HouseRiver 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 Mission

The 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                          

                                                                                       

High Tea & SIlent AuctionRiver 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.

 

 Let your shopping raise money for River House, Inc. If you shop at Gordon Foods, tell your cashier that you want to support River House, Inc. in their rebate program and a portion of your purchase will be donated. If you are shopping online sign up through I-give at igive.com and a portion of your online purchases will also be donated to River House.
"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 College
 April 2-8, 2012 Clothesline Project at Kirtland Community College
 April 9-15 Clothesline Project Exhibit in Oscoda County
 April 16-22 Clothesline Project Exhibit in Crawford County
 April 16, 2012 5:30 p.m. Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
 April 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 College
 April 23-29 Clothesline Project Exhibit in Ogemaw County for Crime Victims Week
 May 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

Sexual Assault Awareness Month 

Rock Out Against Rape Battle of the Bands 

 

Immediate Needs List
May 2012
Kids Group Needs List
May, 2012
These are items we are most in need of this month (in new or like new condition):
 
Professionally Processed Meat
Both Perishable and Non-perishable Foods
New Convertible Car Seats (0-50 lbs)
Gas Cards
Laundry Baskets
Laundry mesh bags for washing machines
Pillows
Bath Towels and Wash Cloths
Underwear, Socks & Sport Bras– new
Electric Alarm Clocks (basic)
Paper Towels
Tall Kitchen Garbage Bags
Lawn & Leaf Size Garbage Bags
Bowls with Lids
Manual Can Openers
Non Skid Rugs
Baby wipes
Full Size Hair Conditioner
New Hair Brushes
Diaper rash cream
Diapers
Spiral Notebooks for Journaling
Q-Tips
H E Concentrate Laundry Soap
Disposable Gloves
Liquid Hand Soaps and Hand Sanitizers
Coffee
Sugar
Dry Creamer
 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.