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Riverside Opens Food Pantry

Northern Illinois Food Bank and Riverside Healthcare opened East Court Clinic Food Pantry just a few weeks ago. This is the first hospital-based food pantry in Northern Illinois outside of Cook County. It is now providing free groceries to patients in need of nutritious food that meets their dietary requirements.

Check out this video about our new pantry from ABC 7 News!

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Riverside Chooses Hope

Employees who are survivors or currently battling cancer are encouraged to join us for light refreshments and a short program.

Date: Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Time: 5 to 7 p.m. – program at 6 p.m.

Where: Riverside Health Fitness Center

RSVP has been extended to Friday, December 3! Please email Gabby Cinnamon at [email protected] to RSVP.

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2021 Bradley Christmas Parade Sign-Up!

Represent RIVERSIDE at the 36th Annual Bradley Christmas Parade!

Location: Broadway Street in Bradley (exact line-up information coming soon)

Date: Friday, December 3

Join us for this year’s Bradley Christmas Parade! We are looking for people to ride on our float and walk in the parade to pass out Riverside giveaways.

The first 50 employees to sign up receive a ~special edition~ Riverside pom beanie to wear during the parade!

IMPORTANT: Dress warm and wear comfortable shoes. The parade steps off at 6:30 p.m. – the line-up will probably be around 5:30 p.m.

*Parade line-up and additional details will be sent out one week before the parade.

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United Way Campaign Kick-Off!

This year’s United Way campaign has kicked off, and we are so excited!

For 80 years, United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties has fought for the education, health, and financial stability of every person in our community.

With strong community roots, United Way continues to bring together businesses, nonprofits, government leaders, and volunteers to address the most pressing issues facing local residents.

Support gathered through our 2020 campaign helped provide funding for more than 20 programs in our community!

There are a number of ways to make donating easy yet impactful. Consider the following options for your donation:

  • Plan automatic payroll deductions or give on a one-time basis
  • Sign up for the United Way giving option when you complete your annual benefits enrollment, open now through November 15
  • Download, print, and return a pledge form to Nancy Moore, United Way Campaign Chair

Thank you for all that you do to support United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties!

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