Riverbend Family Ministries

🎄✨ Help Us Bring Holiday Magic to Local Kids! ✨🎄 Next week, RFM is hosting our annual Community Christmas event, spreading holiday cheer to hundreds of local children. This special day allows parents to pick out toys for their kids, have them wrapped by our amazing volunteers, and enjoy festive treats and fun! As the event quickly approaches, we’re working hard to ensure we have all the resources we need—and we need your help! Here’s how YOU can get involved: 💫 Volunteer Your Time There are still a few volunteer spots available! From wrapping gifts to helping with event logistics, your time will make a meaningful difference. 👉 https://bit.ly/3Zz1tRR 💫 Make a Gift Your financial contribution helps us meet last-minute needs and create a magical experience for every family. 👉 my-rfm.org/donate Thank you for helping us bring the magic of the holidays to life. Your support ensures every family feels the joy and hope of the season. 🎁❤️ #CommunityChristmas #RFM #HolidayMagic #GiveBack #Volunteer #Donate #SpreadJoy

𝓘𝓽’𝓼 𝓑𝓮𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓽𝓸 𝓛𝓸𝓸𝓴 𝓪 𝓛𝓸𝓽 𝓛𝓲𝓴𝓮 𝓒𝓸𝓶𝓶𝓾𝓷𝓲𝓽𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓻𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓶𝓪𝓼 Thanks to United Way of Greater St. Louis! This morning, we had the honor of picking up Community Christmas donations, and we are deeply grateful for this incredible partnership. These gifts offer not just holiday cheer but also a sense of dignity and relief for the families we serve. This support will help brighten their holiday season and give them the opportunity to create lasting memories with their loved ones. If you’re looking for a way to give back, we still have a few volunteer opportunities available for next week! Come be a part of making a difference—sign up here: https://lnkd.in/g6x-AmMB Thank you again for your support of Riverbend Family Ministries. Together, we are uplifting our community and spreading holiday cheer! #Gratitude #CommunityChristmas #UnitedWaySTL #RFMVolunteer

💙𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 ❤ In the hustle and bustle of the season, take a moment to pause and reflect on the 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 of giving. Today, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. Your support of Riverbend Family Ministries provides life-changing resources like counseling, housing support, and utility assistance to those who need it most. Want to make an even greater impact? Join our 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 and give a holiday gift that lasts all year. Your monthly donation ensures steady, year-round support for those on their journey to brighter tomorrows. 💙 Pause. Reflect. Give. Change a life today by making a one-time or monthly gift at my-rfm.org/donate. Thank You!

🌟 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 #𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 – 𝗕𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹 🌟 When Phil came to Riverbend Family Ministries, he was simply looking for a shower. What he found was life-changing: a safe space, compassionate support, and the resources to rebuild his life. Today, Phil is celebrating over a year of sobriety and creating a brighter future himself and for his grandson. Phil’s story shows how small moments of kindness can spark transformation. With your support, we can provide life-changing resources—showers, counseling, housing assistance, and more—to those in crisis. 💙 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆. Donate any time at my-rfm.org/donate and help create more stories like Phil’s. 🔗 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://bit.ly/3OABdBl #GivingTuesday #HopeHealingFutures #SupportLocal #RFM #Nonprofit #MadisonCounty #Donate #GiveBack #Community #FamilyFirst

✨ 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆! ✨ At Riverbend Family Ministries, we believe family is at the heart of everything. That’s why we’re thrilled to launch the Family First Monthly Giving Society—a meaningful way for you to provide consistent support to local families in crisis. By joining as a monthly donor, you’ll help fund critical programs like trauma-informed care, counseling, housing assistance, and educational resources—offering hope and stability to families when they need it most. 🎁 Why start now? The holidays are the perfect time to give in a way that lasts all year long. And starting in 2025, we’ll introduce exciting perks for ALL monthly supporters as a small token of our gratitude. Your monthly gift isn’t just a donation—it’s a lifeline. It’s steady support that families can count on, no matter what challenges they’re facing. Ready to make a difference? Simply visit my-rfm.org/donate and select “recurring” as the frequency of your donation. Together, we can create brighter days ahead.

As we approach Thanksgiving next week, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to the entire RFM community for your generosity and partnership. In this busy season, it's important to pause and reflect on the impact YOU create. Because of your support, we are able to continue our vital work in the community. Meet Phil – a powerful reminder of why we do what we do. When Phil first came to RFM, he was simply seeking a shower. Today, thanks to the collective efforts of this amazing community, he is celebrating one year of sobriety and building a better future for his family. Watch the video to hear more about Phil’s transformative journey – a testament to the hope, healing, and faith that drives us all to help those in need. https://lnkd.in/gG8jDic4 🙏 #ThankYou #Transformation #Hope #RFMCommunity #Grateful

We’re honored to share a heartfelt moment announced at our Annual Banquet on November 7th—Blake Snyder’s birthday. Officer Blake Snyder made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on October 6, 2016. He left a lasting legacy not only through his service but also as a cherished member of RFM’s Board of Directors. His vision and dedication continue to inspire us. We fondly remember Chinese dinners before meetings and his signature “second” to every motion. Dr. Adam Snyder, Blake’s brother, generously presented RFM with a gift of $18,541.53 (with 4153 representing Blake’s badge number). This incredible gift, raised through the Annual Blake Curtis Snyder Memorial Golf Tournament, will advance the work that Blake cared about so deeply. We are deeply thankful to the entire Snyder family for their touching tribute and generosity. Blake, your memory and impact live on in all of us. You are forever in our hearts.

🌍✨ On #WorldKindnessDay, celebrate the story behind Riverbend Family Ministries—a testament to how one act of kindness and vision by Tammy grew into a haven of hope for families in crisis. Discover how compassion can transform communities. 💙 Read more! #KindnessMatters #RFM https://lnkd.in/giurDAw7

✨ We’re beyond grateful for the outpouring of support at our “Soaring to New Heights: Uplifting Our Community” fundraising banquet! Because of our amazing donors and sponsors, we didn’t just reach our $130,000 goal—we 𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒅 it! 🎉 Our current total? A remarkable $136,414—and counting! Your generosity empowers us to continue our mission of supporting families and individuals in crisis, giving them hope and lifting them to brighter days. 🌟 This event was a testament to the power of community. Thanks to each of you, we can keep helping children, youth, and families overcome adversity and rise to new heights. Missed the event or want to join our cause? Visit my-rfm.org/donate to contribute and be part of this journey. ❤️ Stay connected and check out our new website for the latest updates, volunteer opportunities (hello, Christmas helpers!), and ways to get involved. my-rfm.org/get-involved From all of us at RFM, THANK YOU for making this an unforgettable night! 🕊️✨ #SoaringToNewHeights #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #TogetherWeRise

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE: Please Read! 🚨 We’re excited to welcome you to RFM's Annual Banquet tomorrow night - please review this important information to ensure a smooth arrival and check-in. 🚧 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁: Due to a major water main leak, Godfrey Road is closed between Jackson Lane and the Taylor Avenue stoplight. Plan an alternate route and allow extra travel time to arrive safely. 🚨𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗗: Please note that only guests with a previously submitted RSVP will be allowed entry. We have a limited capacity to accommodate additional walk-ins. Event Reminders: 📅 Date: Thursday, November 7th 📍 Location: The Commons at Lewis and Clark Community College 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, IL ⏰ Doors Open: 5:30 p.m. 🍽️ Dinner Begins: 6:00 p.m. 🎉 Program Starts: 6:30 p.m. Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth and enjoyable evening for all. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. We can’t wait to see you there!