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Generosity that stays in Lawrence.
Riverbend is funded entirely by the people who call it home. Every gift keeps the lights on, the pantry stocked and the kids’ rooms safe, and we publish where every dollar goes.
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Where it goes
Our 2025 budget, in one bar
Total giving in 2025 was $1.42 million. Our books are reviewed every year by an independent accountant, and the full report is available to anyone who asks.
General fund
Staff, Sundays, kids’ and youth programs and the building. If you’re not sure, choose this.
Riverbend Pantry
Groceries for about 180 households a week. $25 stocks a family box.
Global partners
Clean water in northern Uganda and a teacher-training college in Guatemala.
River Room renovation
A new kitchen and accessible restrooms for the room we lend to the community. $212k of $340k raised.
Giving questions
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Yes. Riverbend Church is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. You’ll get an email receipt for every gift and an annual statement each January.
How do I change or cancel a recurring gift?
Every receipt has a link to manage your giving. You can change the amount, the date or the fund, or cancel at any time. Or email our operations team and we’ll do it for you.
Should I give if I’m new?
Please don’t feel you need to. We’d much rather you come, listen and get to know us. Giving is a response for people who call Riverbend home.