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Cast your VOTE for Levitt AMP Woonsocket

Cast your VOTE for Levitt AMP Woonsocket

November 4, 2019 by Meg Rego

Cast your vote online by 8pm, Wednesday, November 20th to bring 10 weeks of FREE live music to River Island Art Park, Woonsocket, Rhode Island in Summer 2020. Concerts will be family-friendly, featuring 10 different styles of music. A little something for everyone! Directions: Register https://grant.levittamp.org/voter-registration-page/ Log in using the e-mail address and password you just… Read more ⇒

Filed Under: Creative Placemaking, Featured, News

Pascoag Youth Program Opens November 4

Pascoag Youth Program Opens November 4

October 22, 2019 by Meg Rego

The Greenridge Youth Program is opening November 4th.  The K- 6th grade after-school program is located at 124 Garvey Ledges Lane and will be open Monday – Friday  from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm. The youth program provides- Homework help & Tutoring Exciting iReady instruction in reading and mathematics designed to meet each student’s individual needs… Read more ⇒

Filed Under: News, Youth Services

Thank you Wells Fargo

Thank you Wells Fargo

October 2, 2019 by Meg Rego

In just four hours, a team 18-strong from Wells Fargo completely transformed an affordable apartment. They landscaped –  removing dead trees and sprucing up a youth play area. They painted – updating the interior of an affordable unit with modern colors for new tenants. And they put their muscles to the test, removing VERY heavy… Read more ⇒

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Celebrating the Life of Gail Chauvin

Celebrating the Life of Gail Chauvin

September 21, 2019 by Meg Rego

NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley’s Board and Staff would like to acknowledge the passing of our former Board President, Gail Chauvin on September 13th. Gail served as President from our founding in 1987 to 2003. She had a tremendous impact in shaping our mission and our early successes. Gail was born in Woonsocket and worked in… Read more ⇒

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Free Home Repair Program Launches This Week

Free Home Repair Program Launches This Week

July 24, 2019 by Meg Rego

On Monday, July 22, 2019, 362 Christian volunteers from across the country headed out into the Woonsocket Community. Their mission, to repair the homes of 47 homeowners throughout the city as part of the Woonsocket Free Home Repair Program, coordinated by NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley. Monday through Friday (July 22-26) volunteers will paint, install wheelchair… Read more ⇒

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Get Your Passport to Woonsocket

Get Your Passport to Woonsocket

July 17, 2019 by Meg Rego

The Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series enters its second year bringing award-winning music to Rhode Island. This entirely free series features Grammy Award Winning Legends like Luther Guitar Jr. Johnson and Terrance Simien on the waterfront stage at River Island Art Park. Yet concert attendance is low, hovering around 400 people each week. Inspired by… Read more ⇒

Filed Under: Creative Placemaking, Economic Development, Events, News

NWBRV is Hiring – AmeriCorps Program Manager

July 17, 2019 by Meg Rego

Accessing Home Program Manager Position Type: Management, Full Time, Salary Compensation Range: $40,000 – $45,000, health benefits and retirement package Reports to: Director of Community Engagement, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley The Accessing Home Program Manager is responsible for coordinating all contractual, financial, programmatic, and administrative aspects of the Accessing Home initiative. Accessing Home is a… Read more ⇒

Filed Under: Job Postings & Volunteer Opportunies, News

Meet Accessing Home Alumn: Eben Dente

Meet Accessing Home Alumn: Eben Dente

July 11, 2019 by lroach

Accessing Home deploys AmeriCorps members across Rhode Island to advocate for families experiencing housing instability. Since 2016, 18 AmeriCorps members have graduated from the program, earning professional certifications and over $75,000 in education awards! I caught up with 3 former AmeriCorps members to see what they are up to and get their advice for new Accessing Home candidates. Here’s… Read more ⇒

Filed Under: Job Postings & Volunteer Opportunies, News, Resident Services

Millrace Stage – Open Mic

Millrace Stage – Open Mic

June 14, 2019 by Jon Wahl

There are plenty of new activities to be excited for in this summer’s iteration of the Levitt AMP Woonsocket Concert Series. One of the main additions to the event is an open mic session taking place on the Millrace stage from 5pm-6pm. The Millrace stage open mic is looking for anyone; from musicians to poets… Read more ⇒

Filed Under: Creative Placemaking, Events, News

Levitt AMP’s Bringing Woonsocket Together

Levitt AMP’s Bringing Woonsocket Together

June 14, 2019 by Eben Dente

Concerts are some of the most memorable experiences that many of us know and love. Being in a vibrant audience, cheering and singing along to your favorite tunes. But what if we told you there was a way to make your concert experience even better?  Well you’re in luck, because this summer Levitt AMP in… Read more ⇒

Filed Under: Creative Placemaking, Events, News

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