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Riverbend Family Ministries

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Riverbend Family Ministries

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We concentrate our collaborative, holistic efforts on children, youth, and families who have experienced a crisis.

Our vision:
Riverbend Family Ministries is to provide resources and training for smaller non-profit organizations to work together under one roof. We also provide families and individuals the tools they need to be self-sufficient. We concentrate our collaborative, holistic efforts on children, youth and families who have experienced trauma - most often due to violence, addiction, poverty and homelessness. History:
RFM opened its doors in September 2007. Ribbon Cutting, on Thursday, March 20th, 2008 Tammy Iskarous, Founder and Executive Director of Riverbend Family Ministries (RFM), was ecstatic to showcase her dream! RFM is a group of smaller non-profit organizations that work together under one roof, providing families and individuals the tools they need to be self-sufficient. We are excited about the opportunity that we have been given to invest in the future of families of this community. Professionals pour into the lives of our families every day. Individuals are being changed, families are being restored, and hope is being given because of your commitment to RFM . You may not see the difference; however know you are making a difference. It’s because of you we get the privilege of doing what we do every day. Be blessed and may all we do continue to be for the praise of His glory. Our collective goal is “providing strength and support to those in crisis.”

10/30/2026

We are looking for local businesses willing to host a Community Christmas Toy Donation Drop Box this holiday season!

Hosting a drop box is a simple way to get your employees, customers, and community involved in making Christmas a little brighter for local children. ❤️

Interested in hosting a box? Send us a message or reach out to Hannah at (618) 251-9790 ext 200! Let's make this Christmas magical together! ✨

10/29/2026

Getting ready for Halloween with a little friendly competition!

Our RFM team and in house partner agencies put their creativity to the test with a pumpkin decorating contest, and the competition was tough!

A big thank you to our special guest judges, Kristen Burns, Executive Director of the Wood River Business Alliance, and Sgt. Aaron Burns with the Wood River Police Department, for taking on the very important job of choosing our winner.

And congrats to our winners at Amare, NFP! Their commitment to detail and some serious bedazzling paid off!

We love any excuse to bring everyone in the building together for a little fun. Happy Halloween from RFM!

10/27/2026

A room full of love, laughter and connection. 🩵

Last week, we welcomed friends, partners and supporters to RFM for a very special Open House celebrating Tammy, welcoming Christy, and looking ahead to what’s next.

It was the perfect reflection of what RFM was founded on nearly 20 years ago and what we will always be about: people coming together to care for one another and our community.

Join us in thanking Tammy once again for the incredible foundation she has built and the countless lives she has impacted along the way.

As we head into our next 20 years of service, we hope you’ll continue to stand with us. There is so much more ahead, and we’re just getting started. 🩵

10/26/2026

🎄🎁 IT’S OFFICIALLY COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TIME AT RFM! 🎁🎄

Everyone’s favorite time of year is right around the corner, and preparations for RFM’s Community Christmas are officially underway! ❤️ And we need YOU to help us make it happen!

There are two big ways to get involved this year:

🙋‍♀️ VOLUNTEER WITH US!

We need lots of helping hands throughout Community Christmas week:

🎄 Monday, December 14: Set Up
🛍️ Tuesday, December 15: Family Shopping Day 1
🎁 Wednesday, December 16: Family Shopping Day 2
🧹 Thursday, December 17: Clean Up

🎁 HELP FILL OUR CHRISTMAS SHOP!

We’re collecting toys for ages 0–11, coats, hats, gloves, scarves, children’s books, board games, stocking stuffers and wrapping supplies. Donations are needed by Monday, December 14.

Whether you give a few hours, purchase a gift or make a donation, you’re helping create a special Christmas experience for local families. ❤️

Grab your friends, coworkers, family or group and join us for one of our favorite RFM traditions!

✨ Volunteer, shop our wishlist, donate and learn more:
my-rfm.org/get-involved/holidays

Let’s make some Christmas magic together! 🎄🎅🏼🩵

10/22/2026

Serving our community with a little extra flavor tonight! 😂🌭🎃

The RFM condiment crew is having a great time at Downtown Wood River Trick or Treat! Come by and say hi if you’re out tonight! 🍬👻

10/20/2026

We’re excited to share that Riverbend Family Ministries has been nominated for The Telegraph’s 2026 Best of the Best!

For us, this is about more than an award. It’s another opportunity to get the word out about RFM, the services available under our roof, and the incredible work happening every day to support individuals and families in our community.

Voting is open now through October 28, and you can vote once per day, per category, per email address.

If RFM has made an impact on you, your family, or our community, we’d be so grateful for your vote!

Vote here: https://www.thetelegraph.com/bestof/?fbclid=IwY2xjawVEoKxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMTY5OEtwb3Z0dU5GYlg2TE5zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeMZFna7J6Ul5HQ_hiyjK3n9phO2my0sc3U2IEb5DUHFSWWCl90yg7Q1t7Kgg_aem_8yEjVerE9GZPvoshTqPUmw #/gallery/559332761

And don’t forget, you can come back and vote again tomorrow!

10/17/2026

See you next week! Still time to RSVP!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdffufCJCo8UXSLPuJ3v3Xv5DmI0YWRQqsDtWKrOS-1liiAUQ/viewform

10/16/2026

Happy Boss’s Day to our Boss Lady, Christy! 💗

Christy has a real gift for bringing people together, jumping in to do the hard work, and reminding us that we’re always better when we work as a team. She leads with a genuine love for others and a servant’s heart.

We’re grateful for the heart, laughter, and energy you bring to RFM and for the way you show up for our team and our community every day.

We’re blessed to have you leading alongside us. Happy Boss’s Day, Christy! 💙

Address

144 E Ferguson Avenue
Wood River, IL
62095

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16182519790

Website

http://riverbendfamilyministries.com/

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