RFI Peer Advocacy Program

06/22/2026

If you did not have the chance to go to the last speed friending event, now is your chance to come to the Speed Friending Sports Bowl at the Fireman's Park in Rio Dell on July 17th from 11am to 2pm.

06/11/2026

Our next Speed Friending event is Friday, June 19th from 11am-2pm at the RFI main building in Scotia. Join us for carnival games, snacks, and fun ways to make new friends! There will be a prize table for participants with tickets earned from carnival games. See you there!

06/03/2026

Happy June!
Check out the RFI newsletter for June featuring brand new classes for our Day Program, exciting upcoming events, and local news. We are thrilled to share that we are partnering with the Gene Lucas Community Center for a brand new art wall!

Find our art for sale & for viewing at the GLC in Fortuna. Support our artists and learn more about our program! Stay safe, and soak up the beginnings of Summer ☀

Have any recommendations for our next post, or have a new business that could use a shoutout? Reach out to our page! In our Day Program, we love to get out and enjoy our community, so we are always looking for new locations to visit.

05/21/2026

If you want to go meet new people, check out new services, and play games, the Humboldt NeuroHealth Therapeutic Services is hosting their 2nd annual summer games at the Carson Park at 2603 H St, Eureka, CA 95501 on July 11th from 12PM -3PM. Fun for all ages!

05/11/2026

Do you love camping, games, and entertainment? Community Cornerstone is doing their annual summer games from August 13h – August 16th. To participate in the games, contact your Redwood Coast Regional Center Coordinator. More information below.

Community Cornerstone is hosting their 32nd annual Redwood Summer Games from August 13th through August 16th.

They are looking for volunteer buddies to help support the athletes, to help run the Carnival Games, and to help in the kitchen.

If you are a RCRC client and would like to participate, reach out to your Service Coordinator for more information and submit your registration forms by July 15th.

To learn more and register, visit https://communitycornerstone.org/wp/redwood-summer-games/

05/05/2026

Buckle up for the May 2026 RFI Newsletter!

Read further for more information on upcoming events, a new RFI class, what's new in Humboldt, and more. We have also added a new section for recommended local bites! Our featured restaurant for May is Kokoro Ramen in Old Town Eureka 😋

Information about our May Speed Friending will be posted soon.
Stay tuned!🌸

04/20/2026

The RFI Peer Advocacy Team had a fun time tabling and attending the Speed Friending Event at the Moose Lodge in Eureka on Sunday.

04/19/2026

We are set up and ready to go at the Speed Friending & Pop Up Arcade today with Guided Connections and other amazing organizations!

Join us from 10:30am to 2:30pm for the Kudzu Ataraxia Pop-Up Arcade where we have Mario Kart, Pokemon, and more set up for all age groups, and our Speed Friending to meet new people.

We will have free pizza and drinks starting at 12pm.
We’re at the Eureka Moose Lodge 646 at 4328 Campton Road. Come say hi! 👋🏻

04/01/2026

Check out the Reaching For Independence newsletter for April '26!
Learn about upcoming events in the community, local updates, and get some more information about RFI's SPEED FRIENDING event with Guided Connections and the Humboldt Autism Alliance✨

We are always looking for suggestions for our newsletter. Do you have an event planned for May 2026? Share the details down below and we might feature it in our next one!