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River Region’s Matrix House program was recognized by State Attorney Angela Corey in a recent edition of the Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate newspaper. The article highlights the success of the Matrix House program and illustrates how River Region continues to provide services that change lives, rebuild families, and restore communities. Take a moment to read the article below on page 4.

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of a valued and kind hearted member of our Board of Directors, Mr. Andrew Coleman. Mr. Coleman served on our board since 2002. He was also a respected community leader as Manager and Owner of A.B. Coleman Mortuary, Inc. As a mortician, he was known as being very compassionate and full of sound spiritual support for all those he helped during difficult times.

Mr. Coleman, was also a proud representative for RRHS. He attended numerous RRHS functions throughout the years, getting to know staff personally in various capacities, and he always spoke highly about the staff and quality of services provided here at our agency. He had a true “heart” for who we are and what we do!

I would like to personally acknowledge that Mr. Coleman will be greatly missed by both our staff and the Board of Directors, for the time and service he gave. His sweet spirit will definitely be missed.

Funeral arrangements for Mr. Coleman are as follows:

Viewing:

Wednesday, June 29^th
A.B. Coleman Mortuary
5660 Moncrief Road
Jacksonville, FL 32209
3:00pm – 8:00pm

Funeral Service:

Thursday, June 30^th
Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church
1118 W. Beaver Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
11:00am

Obituary

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=andrew-andy-b-coleman&pid=180478849&

River Region Human Services is hosting a fundraising dance-a-thon on Saturday, July 23, 2016 from 10am – 2pm at Lakeview Health, located at1900 Corporate Square Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida. The goal of the dance-a-thon is to solicit pledges and donations that will be used to purchase back-to-school supplies and materials for low income, under-served children in the Jacksonville community; as well as to support other River Region programs and services.

Many of these children begin the school year lacking the basic school supplies such as pencils, paper, notebooks, backpacks, flash drives, poster board, calculators, and other essential items. For some children, not having these supplies often contributes to incomplete assignments, overdue projects, disruptive behavior as well as unexcused absences. Last year, the dance-a-thon raised enough funds to provide more than 120 children with backpacks filled with school supplies. This year’s goal is to support the needs of 200 children.

Dance participants receive financial contributions from supporters such as family, friends and businesses by pledging to dance for the duration of the dance-a-thon. Other support is received through the food sampling luncheon. Supporters can purchase tickets to enjoy samples of delicious food and beverages from local food vendors.

If you would like to help these children have a successful and productive 2016-17 school year, please contact Tina Clayton at 904.899.6300 or [email protected] to make a financial contribution or to purchase a ticket for the luncheon.