Our story

Riverbend started in 1987 in a church basement with one coffee pot and a lot of ideas.

Today we welcome more than 2,000 neighbors every month, and our doors are still open to everyone.

The front of the Riverbend Community Center building on a sunny day

Meet the team

The people who keep the lights on and the coffee hot.

  • Portrait of Jordan Ellis

    Jordan Ellis

    Executive Director

    Jordan grew up two streets away and has led Riverbend since 2015.

  • Portrait of Priya Raman

    Priya Raman

    Youth Programs

    Priya runs homework club and coaches the Saturday soccer league.

  • Portrait of Marcus Bell

    Marcus Bell

    Facilities

  • Portrait of Rosa Delgado

    Rosa Delgado

    Volunteer Coordinator

    Rosa matches volunteers with the work they love.