RIVER FUND Gala | Education is the way forward!
1 in 4 children in New York City live in Poverty…a staggering statistic. RIVER FUND views education as the key to overcoming poverty,...
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OUR MISSION
'empowering those we serve to move beyond
the lines of poverty'
OUR WORK
On the ground for more than 30 years... RIVER FUND was actualized in response to the ravages of those living with HIV / AIDS.
Today, RIVER FUND stands in our response to the devastation of those living on the lines of POVERTY.
Poverty is the intersection of multiple challenges in the life of families, individuals, and seniors, which in combination become overwhelming.
RIVER FUND uses three integrated channels in our 'Family-by-Family' Approach:
EDUCATION - BENEFITS - FOOD
All three tiers are “integrated” within our Mission.
The core of our work is to guide and empower those we serve to move off the lines of poverty.
THREE PILLARS OF ENGAGEMENT
FOOD
RIVER FUND provides over 1 million pounds of groceries and essentials - MONTHLY. Serving more than 3,500 households - WEEKLY.
BENEFITS
RIVER FUND assists upwards of 5,000 clients through in-house and referral partnerships, with over 40 social services programs - YEARLY
YOUR INVESTMENT
FOOD ACCESS
Every $1 spent yields $20
worth of groceries served
EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS
Every $1 spent yields $46
in youth-poverty reduction
BENEFITS ACCESS
Every $1 spent yields $27
in cash-value to clients
THE
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Child Poverty Awareness Day | August 17
Annual Gala | October 30
Thanksgiving | November 20 and 23
Xmas in Queens | December 21
RECENT NEWS & HEADLINES
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