The Latest Riverview Homes News

August 2010 - Riverview Receives another "Kiducation" Donation.

Riverview Homes, Inc. through its charity work with “Kiducation” turns donated clothing and shoes into funds for libraries and schools and other local charities.

Riverview Homes teams up with Kiducation over 1 year ago to set out clothing donation drop boxes at Riverview's 7 retail display centers in Western Pennsylvania.

Riverview Homes, Inc. a builder of modular and manufactured homes teamed up with “Kiducation”, a part of Community Crusade for Children, Inc., a nonprofit organization, to turn donated clothing into much needed funds for local charities, libraries and schools.  “We have been collecting used clothing for just over a year now and the continuing results are very pleasing” explains Robert Fanelli, President of Riverview Homes, Inc. “Kiducation” contracted Riverview Homes with the proposal to let them place their pick up bins at our retail sales locations”, explains Robert Fanelli, “Our locations are in good areas along well traveled roads which are perfect for their needs.”  Mr. Fanelli explains the process, “Basically if you have unwanted, useable, clothing and shoes, you take them to the pick up bins located at 7 of our locations, visit RiverviewHomesInc.com to find our nearest location, put the items in the bin, “Kiducation” empties the bins on a regular schedule and they turn the donated cloths into funds which they then distribute to local schools and charities including the American Cancer Society.”  Mr. Fanelli continues, “We have now received our second donation for the American Cancer Society from “Kiducation”.  This was part of the appeal of doing this program.  Not only are National charities benefiting, but a local charity that we picked and have close tie to does as well.”  “Riverview’s total collections of used and unwanted clothing and shoes at our 7 locations has grown to almost 25,000 pounds.”

July 2010 - RHI Invites Home Buyers To Tour Modular Factory.

Riverview Homes, Inc. of Vandergrift completes a one-day home buyer, modular home seminar near Harrisburg.

Riverview Homes just completed a very successful one-day sales seminar at the Pleasant Valley modular home factory near Harrisburg, PA.  Jay Barlett, Manager at Riverview Homes, Inc. Apollo, explains, “Riverview Homes has a special relationship with Pleasant Valley homes.  They allow us to invite our retail home buying prospects to come to the manufacturing facility for a very informative and interesting tour of the plant floor and which includes their extensive design center and their builder models that they keep on display at the plant.”   “Riverview had about 30 people attend this event and everyone was very impressed with the homes and the modular building process.”  Jay continues, “Riverview tries to put these events together a couple times a year, but with the home buyer interest we have seen in the Pleasant Valley product and modular homes in general we are looking at doing them more often.”   Keep an eye on RiverviewHomesInc.com for details of all up coming events.

July 2010 - Riverview Employee Receives Accolades For Her Volunteer Efforts.

Kim Fanelli was rewarded at the 2010 American Cancer awards dinner for her yearlong commitment to the Apollo Relay For Life.                               

The Relay For Life is the primary local fund raising activity of the American Cancer Society.  The Relay offers everyone in the local community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer.   The Apollo, Pennsylvania Relay For Life is now 15 years old after completing its 2010 campaign.  Over the 15-year history of the Apollo event local teams have raised more than $2 Million towards the cure of cancer.  Each year the American Cancer Society honors those teams and individuals that have lead the fight against cancer.  This year, Kim Fanelli left the award dinner with 5 awards for her year round work.  Kim’s team, the Blistered Sisters, received a 2^nd place award for money raised and an award for being a member of the Sapphire club.  Kim was presented with the 1^st place award for money raised by an individual.  Additionally, Kim received recognition as being a team sponsor and captain of the team Blistered Sisters and being a member of the $1000 Club.  Many of Kim’s team member were also rewarded for their contribution to the success of the 2010 fund raising campaign.

Congratulation to Kim Fanelli and all the other 2010 award recipients and all the Relay For Life volunteers on a job well done.

July 2010 - RHI named Major Event Sponsor by Cancer Society.

Riverview Homes, Inc. of Vandergrift was presented an award for being a Major Event Sponsor of the 2010 Apollo Relay For Life.

The Relay For Life is the primary local fund raising activity of the American Cancer Society.  The Relay offers everyone in the local community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer.   The Apollo, Pennsylvania Relay For Life is now 15 years old after completing its 2010 campaign.  Over the 15-year history of the Apollo event local teams have raised more than $2 Million towards the cure of cancer.  “Riverview Homes has been involved in relay for years, but behind the scenes.” Explains Robert Fanelli President of Riverview Homes.  My wife Kim has been an active fundraiser and each year Riverview’s involvement got a little bigger until this year when we made the step up to a major event sponsor.”  We are proud to be part of this great event and we are thankful for the recognition.” 

July 2010 - Riverview Homes Celebrates Year 1 with "Kiducation".  Read Press Release.

June 2010 - Riverview Homes employee continues support.  Kim Fanelli, a long time employee of Riverview Homes, Inc. and an active participant of the Apollo Relay for Life held her 10^th annual cancer survivor dinner on Friday June 11, 2010.

The dinner was held at the Apollo Ridge High School and is done as part of the Relay for Life festivities that benefit the American Cancer Society.  Two hundred cancer survivors and guests where served a dinner of fruit cup, their choice of chicken marsala/beef tips, corn, bread, and a cup cake & ice cream for dessert.  All the food choices was prepared and served by Kim Fanelli and her relay team, The “Blistered Sisters”.  

After the dinner a drawing give away for the survivors was held and donated items gathered by the various relay teams were given away.  Also, all survivors had their photo taken when they entered the reception and a group photo at the end.  The group photo will be mailed out to the survivors and the other pictures will be on display at next year’s event.  For 2010, the Apollo Relay for Life reached its goal of raising $120,000.00 and the survivor dinner is a big part of that success.  Kim Fanelli would like to thank her relay team the Blistered Sisters for all their help and would also like to thank Riverview Homes, Inc. for their financial support of the survivor dinner.  Learn more about Riverview Homes, Inc. at www.RiverviewHomesInc.com.

March 2010 - Riverview Homes Receives Education.  Read Press Release. 

July 2009 - Riverview Homes, Inc. has teamed up with “Kiducation”, a part of Community Crusade for Children, Inc., a nonprofit organization, to turn donated clothing into much needed funds for local charities, libraries and schools.  “Kiducation” contracted Riverview Homes with the proposal to let them place their pick up bins at our retail sales locations”, explains Robert Fanelli, “Our locations are in good areas along well traveled roads which are perfect for their needs.”  Mr. Fanelli explains the process, “Basically if you have unwanted, useable, clothing and shoes, you take them to the pick up bins located at each of our 8 locations, put the items in the bin, “Kiducation” empties the bins on a regular schedule and they turn the donated cloths into funds which they then distribute to local schools and charities including the American Cancer Society.  Riverview Homes is proud to be cooperating with such a well respected charity.” 

July 2009 - PMHA announced the election results for the additions to their 2009-2010 Board of Directors.   John Fanelli, Vice President of RHI, headquartered in Vandergrift, PA is returning as Southwestern District Director.  He currently chairs the Retailer Committee and works closely with fellow retailers on legislative and regulatory issues that threaten the viability and affordability of factory built housing.   

May 2009 - Riverview Homes, has just completed its most successful Retail Finance Seminar and Plant Tour.  “We had more than 60 home buyers attend.” says Robert Fanelli, President of Riverview Homes.  “We have provide these seminars in the past as a service to our customers, but we have not had the volume of response like we did this weekend.  I take it as a very good sign of a strong local housing market and the huge amount of positive interest in our product.”   As in the past, the seminar included a presentation by Riverview Homes about the company history and services and about the modular home industry in general.  Additionally representatives of the finance industry gave informative presentations about the mortgage process.  The guests were given a complete guided tour of the Penn West factory and conclude the day by viewing the model homes that the factory has on display which are all set up, furnished and decorated.

May 2009 - Hobbins Family Testimonial.  Read what a satisfied Riverview Homes customer has to say.

April 2009 - Forest Area Baptist Church Video Testimonial.  Watch a Riverview Homes customer's own video.

March 2009 - RHI Board Chairman named to PA Governor's council.  Read about Riverview Homes owner working with Governor's team.

February 2009 - RHI joins regional Builders Associations.  John Fanelli, Riverview Homes Vice President, announced the RHI has joined the membership ranks of the Indiana-Armstrong Builders Association and Washington County Builders Associations.  Mr. Fanelli states that such affiliation will continue to solidify RHI's commitment to customer service and support of the local economy.

March 2008 - RHI Teams Up With Local Builders Association.  As an activist in the promotion of quality construction Riverview Homes continues to be a force in striving to maintain the highest standards in the industry.  For their efforts, RHI was accepted into the Westmoreland Professional Builders Association by WPBA President, Patrick J. Dicesere.

February 2008 - Huge Savings Event Announced!  All 8 RHI sales centers will be offering tremendous savings on all new homes during a 5 day Spring Open House.  Dates for this event have just been announced as from Thursday, March 6 through Monday, March 10th.

December 2007 - Exclusive Land Finder Program Delivered.  The owners of RHI have put together a unique program that enables their sales team to make available to prospective homebuyers that need to purchase land to build their Riverview home on.  Customers giving a moderate initial down payment towards the purchase of any new Riverview home can now get access to this new program.  Under the Land Finder program, a network of partnering realtors, private land owners along with the use of a host of technology solutions are put into play in the hopes of finding land that meets their specific needs of that customer.

December 2007 - Riverview Managers of the first Professional Housing Consultant in the state!  Click Here To read the Press Release.

October 2007 - John Fanelli, vice president of Riverview Homes was awarded the annual  President's Award from the Pennsylvania Manufactured Housing Association during their State Convention in Baltimore.  The award was presented in recognition and appreciation for Mr. Fanelli's leadership and tireless efforts directed toward the adoption of installation regulations in Pennsylvania.

January 2007 - Riverview Homes has a fresh new look and names!  All 8 sales centers now share the Riverview Homes name.  This effort is just another in our striving to better serve you.

January 2006 - Riverview Homes expands Corporate Offices in Vandergrift, PA.  More than 2,000 square feet of office space was added to the existing corporate office complex.  The expansion project also included updating computer, telecommunications, and surveillance systems in addition to offices and a conference room.  Bob Fanelli, the company's president comments, "Despite tremendous growth over the years, this our first major expansion since 1982.  We welcome the change since we were bursting at the seams here.  The new facilities will help position us for success in the years to come."

October 2004 - Pleasant Valley Modular Homes breaks ground on state-of-the-art modular factory in Pine Grove, PA. Visit Pleasant Valley Modular Homes on-line at www.pvmhi.com.

January 2003 - Riverview Homes expands operations by 20% with expansion into Clarion County and a second Butler County sales center!

February 2001 - Riverview Homes announces the formation of a sister company, Venture Settlements, to help expedite and simplify financing for new homebuyers! Find out more about Venture Settlements at www.venturesettle.com.