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 ⇒
Innovation, Connection, and Community – a Sincere Thank you to Millie Lukens
For the seniors residing at The Meadows, an independent living community located in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, the New Year will bring a bittersweet leadership transition. Beloved Resident Services Coordinator for the Meadows, Millie Lukens, plans to retire January 31, while simultaneously paving the way for new Meadows Coordinator, Lucy Goulet. “I am excited to… Read more ⇒
Accessing Home Members Celebrate MLK Day During 2024 Annual Day of Service
The Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service is a defining moment each year, when Americans across the country step up to “make communities more equitable and take action to create the Beloved Community of Dr. King’s dream” according to AmeriCorps. Taking place annually on the third Monday in January, MLK Day is the… 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 ⇒
RESCHEDULED: 1/3/24 @ 11AM – Elected Officials and Partners to Celebrate the Groundbreaking of Millrace
MEDIA ADVISORY AND PHOTO OPPORTUNITY WOONSOCKET, RI – US Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, US Congressman Gabe Amo, Governor McKee, and Woonsocket Mayor Beauchamp will join NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley (NWBRV) and funding and community partners to celebrate the groundbreaking of Millrace, a substantial rehabilitation of three historic mill buildings into 70 affordable homes… 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 ⇒
Enjoy the Sounds of the Holiday Season at Millrace during 15th Annual Main Street Holiday Stroll!
Our NWBRV calendar is full of events this holiday season, specifically designed to keep our amazing community engaged and energized! NWBRV’s Millrace Kitchen staff and members especially look forward to born and raised Texas guitar-slinger, songwriter and vocalist Willie J. Laws gracing us with his presence Saturday, December 2 at the Millrace Event Space during… 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 ⇒
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