Haven House — Neighbor Helping Neighbor

Our Story

Built by Neighbors,
for Neighbors

In 2014, a devastating flood displaced dozens of Riverside families. When the water receded, the community didn't wait for help — they became the help. What started as a pop-up relief center in a church basement grew into Haven House.

Today we serve over 300 families every month with hot meals, a food pantry, clothing, youth programs, job training, and a crisis support line. Our doors are open to everyone, no questions asked.

Rosa Martinez & David Chen

Co-Founders, Haven House

300+

Families / Mo.

52K

Meals / Year

Getting Started

How to Get Help

No paperwork, no judgment. Just walk through our doors.

1

Walk In

Come to Haven House during open hours. No appointment or ID needed.

2

Share Your Needs

A friendly volunteer will sit with you privately to understand how we can help.

3

Get Support

Same-day access to meals, clothing, pantry items, or referrals to partner services.

4

Come Back Anytime

Join programs, attend events, or just come for community. You're always welcome.

Need help right now?

Call Our Crisis Line: (704) 555-0199

What We Offer

Programs & Services

Everything we do is free, confidential, and open to all Riverside residents. Click a program to learn more.

Hot Meals & Food Pantry

Two hot meals served daily (lunch & dinner) plus a walk-in food pantry stocked with fresh produce, canned goods, and essentials. Families can visit the pantry up to twice per week.

Lunch: 11 AM–1 PM Dinner: 5–7 PM Pantry: Tue/Thu/Sat

Free, gently-used clothing for all ages. We accept donations year-round and always need winter coats, children's clothes, and professional attire for job interviews.

Mon–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM

Tutoring, homework help, art workshops, and mentoring for ages 6–18. A safe space after school with snacks, caring adults, and real support.

Mon–Thu, 3–6 PM Sat, 10 AM–1 PM

Resume workshops, interview coaching, computer skills, and direct placement partnerships with 15+ local employers. We've helped 240+ neighbors find work this year.

Wed, 6–8 PM 1-on-1 by appt.

Emergency assistance, housing referrals, utility bill help, and connections to healthcare, legal aid, and mental health services through our partner network.

24/7 Crisis Line Walk-in: M–F

Our Impact

See the Difference

Drag the slider to see how Haven House transformed our community space.

Before · 2014

After · Today

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Neighbor Voices

Stories from Our Community

"When I lost my job and couldn't feed my kids, Haven House didn't just give us food — they helped me write a resume, practice interviewing, and I got hired within three weeks. They saved us."

ML

Maria L.

Riverside resident since 2018

"My son was failing school and running with the wrong crowd. The after-school program gave him structure, mentors, and now he's on the honor roll. I can't believe the change."

TJ

Tameka J.

Mother of two, Riverside

"I volunteer three days a week in the kitchen. People think I'm giving back, but truthfully, this place gives me purpose. It's where I found my people."

RW

Robert W.

Volunteer since 2019

📌 Community Board

What We Need Right Now

Our community board is always updating. Here's how you can help today.

Urgent

Canned Goods

Our pantry shelves are running low. Canned vegetables, soups, beans, and tuna needed urgently.

Needed

Winter Coats

Kids' and adult winter coats (all sizes). Gently used or new. Drop off anytime during hours.

Volunteers

Kitchen Help

Need 4 more Saturday morning kitchen volunteers. 7–11 AM. No experience required, just a willing heart.

Needed

School Supplies

Backpacks, notebooks, pencils, and calculators for our after-school kids. New items only please.

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Support Haven House

Your Gift Stays Local

We're funded almost entirely by people like you — neighbors who care about neighbors. We don't have a big endowment or corporate sponsors. What we have is a community that shows up.

95 cents of every dollar goes directly to our programs. We keep overhead razor-thin because every penny matters when you're feeding families and tutoring kids.

$25

Feeds a family for a week

Covers groceries from our food pantry for a family of four.

$75

Sponsors a student for a month

Covers tutoring, snacks, and supplies for one child in our after-school program.

$250

Covers one full day of operations

Meals, programs, utilities, and staff for an entire day at Haven House.

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A Safe Place
for Every Neighbor

Built by Neighbors,
for Neighbors