Woonsocket residents are no strangers to mass community efforts to revitalize and rehabilitate their amazing city. Our team here at NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley is beyond excited to help facilitate an incredible opportunity for Woonsocket homeowners this coming Summer–one that we promise, is as good as it sounds. This July, Group Cares will send over… Read more ⇒
Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series Gets Real with Meg Rego
While reflecting back on another phenomenal musical year, we can’t help but be grateful for all of the joy that the Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series has brought to our city. And the best is yet to come for Rhode Island Monthly’s Best FREE Outdoor Concert Series. In sitting down recently with NeighborWorks’ very own… Read more ⇒
Meet The NWBRV Team – Reinaldo Gonzalez
We’re so lucky at NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley to have a staff of hardworking, committed team-players who work tirelessly at our mission of building affordable housing and enriching community life. In this series, you’ll get to know the people behind the work. Tell us about yourself. Hello, I’m Reinaldo Gonzalez! I’m passionate about empowering individuals… Read more ⇒
NeighborWorks breaks ground on Millrace – a new mixed-use, affordable housing development in Woonsocket
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WOONSOCKET, RI, January 3, 2024 – NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, together with federal, state, and local officials as well as funding and community partners, broke ground today on Millrace, a substantial rehabilitation of three historic mill buildings into affordable homes and 23,000 square feet of commercial/community space in the heart of downtown… Read more ⇒
Meet the 2023-2024 Accessing Home AmeriCorps Team
Accessing Home works to bring low to moderate-income families home through partnerships with affordable housing providers throughout Rhode Island. The Accessing Home initiative, launched in 2016, helps Rhode Island families acquire and maintain affordable, safe, and healthy housing. Through this initiative, NWBRV partners with community development organizations, public housing authorities, and other non-profits to equip… Read more ⇒
Meet The NWBRV Board – Michael Skeldon
We’re so lucky at NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley to have a Board of Directors comprised of hardworking, committed team-players who work tirelessly at our mission of building affordable housing and enriching community life. In this series, you’ll get to know the people behind the NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley Board. Let’s get to know current board… Read more ⇒
The BlueAngels make an Impact in Woonsocket
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island’s (BCBSRI) Blue Across Rhode Island annual September day of service got a little bit sweeter for Woonsocket this year, as NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley was selected as a service site for the third time since 2018. Blue Cross, in its mission to aid essential nonprofit organizations across… Read more ⇒
Meet The NWBRV Board – Nancy Paradee
We’re so lucky at NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley to have a Board of Directors comprised of hardworking, committed team-players who work tirelessly at our mission of building affordable housing and enriching community life. In this series, you’ll get to know the people behind the NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley Board. Let’s get to know current board… Read more ⇒
That’s a Wrap on our 2023 SLI Summer Season!
Here’s to the best of the best! Summer Learning Initiative success stories stacked up this summer–believe us, there are MANY to share! Placing a heavy focus on Art and Activism, our Woonsocket youth took July and August as an opportunity to use art to advocate. With four different enrichment focuses, children were able to explore,… Read more ⇒
2023 Woonsocket Free Home Repair Program-The Before and After!
Our team here at NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley was beyond excited to facilitate an incredible opportunity for Woonsocket homeowners this July, when 119 Group Cares youth campers and their adult chaperones descended on Woonsocket in a mass effort to repair 15 homes. From five different states, Michigan, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Connecticut, and Massachusetts,… Read more ⇒