What to expect as a Resident at River House

River House is a Communal living residence. We have 6 bedrooms that can sleep 4 individuals each for a total of 24 women and children, 3 residential bathrooms, a living room, dining room, playroom,  an adult sitting room/library, spacious backyard complete with play equipment and basketball area, meals, clothing,  laundry facilities, one-on-one advocacy; all free of charge,  but this is not what makes up River House. Here is what you can expect as a residential client at River House:

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[li]safety[/li]
[li]advocacy[/li]
[li]respect[/li]
[li]support groups[/li]
[li]empowerment and empowering opportunities[/li]
[li]domestic/sexual violence education[/li]
[li]a chance to learn and grow among peers[/li]
[li]a shoulder to cry on (even at 3:00 am)[/li]
[li]a hand up[/li]
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River House is never where women and children aspire to be, but in times of need, when violence/abuse (Power and Control Wheel, LGBT Power and Control Wheel) occur we are a safe and soft place to land and we’ll be relieved to have you.