Help Portrait is so much more than a photo—it is a chance for families to come together, it is an opportunity for individuals to get a mini-makeover by professional hairstylists and make-up artists, it is a time for people to put...
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It’s time to gather ’round the ol’ Christmas tree again and join us for our 4th Annual Our Jackson Home Holiday Show! We are proud to announce that not only will LOLO be returning to host this favorite hometown event, but we’ll be raising...
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Turkey Day 5-K Thanksgiving Day, November 22 Gold’s Gym 14th Annual Turkey Day 5-K is open for registration! This is a great way to start off Thanksgiving knowing you’ve helped RIFA continue the fight against hunger. Childcare provided from 8 a.m....
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Help RIFA provide food for families in need around our community this Thanksgiving and Christmas. Each bag costs $21 and feeds a family of 4. Each bag contains the following items. 1 – 29 oz. canned yams 1 – 6...
Read MoreJoin us in congratulating new hires Hannah Robinson – Community Outreach Coordinator We are thankful to announce Hannah Robinson as the new Community Outreach Coordinator. Two years ago, Robinson was competing as a team leader for our annual RIFA Canstruction....
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The design-build competition known as Canstruction has now been a part of the RIFA story for 14 years. Competing teams from industries, schools, churches and businesses showcase their talents by designing giant sculptures made entirely out of canned foods. At...
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Think you’ve got what it takes to design and build a structure created completely with canned food, ingenuity, and hard work? RIFA is now accepting team entries for the 14th annual Canstruction Jackson design/build competition. Any industry, corporate, civic or...
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RIFA is hosting the 7th annual Pack the Bus event on August 18th from 9:00am to 4:00pm for the Snack Backpack ministry to help feed hungry school children over the weekends. The community is encouraged to “Pack the Bus” full of nonperishable food items at the Jackson-Madison County school...
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During his life, the late Minister Willie Love, Jr. loved others in amazing ways. He and his wife, Shirley Love, were married for over 43 years. After his passing, Shirley & their daughter Tiffany Love-Newbill felt the need to celebrate...
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RIFA Canstruction 2018 Canstruction is an international design/build competition with a unique way to help feed the hungry. Competing teams showcase their talents by designing giant sculptures made entirely out of canned foods. This is RIFA’s signature fundraising event and...
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