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Rivarde Juvinile Detention Center
Rivarde Juvenile | November Serve
1550 Gretna Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058-5366
Beginning November 2025, our team will begin serving monthly at the Rivarde Detention Center to bring hope, encouragement, and the love of Jesus to the youth in the facility. Our heart is to create a consistent presence—planting seeds of truth, identity, and purpose.
Age requirement: Must be 21+
Project Vision:
Our heart is to show up once a month for the youth in juvenile detention—planting seeds of truth, hope, and purpose that can shape their future. We want to remind them there is more to life than what they’ve experienced so far, creating a space where they feel heard and valued.
We offer a relationship with God, never forcing one— modeling Christ-like character, answering their questions, and teaching practical tools and spiritual habits they can carry with them. We listen intentionally, encourage consistently, and stay ready to connect them to one of our churches and walk with them in discipleship when possible. Ultimately, we aim to bring spiritual support, genuine relationship, and Christ-centered hope—believing that even one seed planted can change a life.
If you interested in serving:
1. You must be 21+
2. Register on this link
3. Contact Samuel Pennino at (504) 579-3962, express interest, and allow him to carry you through next steps.
Serve Details:
Arrival time: 5:30 PM
Location: 1550 Gretna Blvd Harvey, LA 70058 United States
Text Samuel Pennino at (504) 579-3962 with any questions.
Campus: West Esplanade
Age Restriction: Open to Ages 18 and Up
Gender: Co-Ed
Volunteers Needed: 15 of 15 remaining
Date: 1/25/2026 5:45 PM
Rivarde Juvenile | November Serve
1550 Gretna Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058-5366
1/25/2026 5:45 PM
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