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06/18/2026
“I wish it was easier to meet real needs in our community…”
Our response? Join the Response Network!
Through the Response Network, we’ve seen simple, everyday acts of care turn into life-changing moments for families.
Recently, we had a need come through for a Kinship parent who has been trying to get licensed but had some challenges with her back deck, preventing her from moving forward through the licensing process. In partnership with Houston's First Baptist Church Sienna Location and Monarch Family Services, we were able to get her deck repaired so she's able to continue moving forward in the licensing process.
The Response Network is a community-oriented solution to mobilize passionate individuals, businesses, and churches to meet real-time needs for families.
👉 Send us a message or an email ([email protected]) and we’d love to help you get started!
Ashley McFarland is a trauma trainer, psychotherapist and co-founder of the Pineheart Center.
With a deep commitment to helping individuals heal from childhood trauma, Ashley also works to bridge the gap between faith communities and mental health awareness. 💙
Her expertise includes Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and the integration of faith and clinical practice, equipping others to approach trauma with both scientific insight and compassionate care.
In this conversation, Ashley helps us explore:
✅ Why it’s important to build connection and safety before correcting behavior
✅ How churches can help bridge the gap between mental health and faith
✅ Why faith communities need to have a deeper understanding of trauma and mental health
Watch or Listen to Episode 50 here: https://riversideproject.org/podcast/ashley-mcfarland-50/
06/10/2026
No single organization, church, business, or individual can do this work alone.
But when people come together... each bringing their unique gifts, resources, and relationships, we create something far more powerful than any one effort could accomplish on its own.
Our 2026–2030 Strategic Plan marks a pivotal shift we're making to makecollaboration even more effective.
We're moving from a centralized model to five regionally embedded teams serving distinct areas of Houston. This neighborhood-focused approach moves us closer to families, mobilizes churches more effectively, and unites fragmented systems into a coordinated, relationship-driven network of care.
➡️ Read our full Strategic Plan: https://riversideproject.org/blog/strategic-plan/
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PO Box 920545
Houston, TX
77292
