On September 20th, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley’s Millrace Kitchen hosted the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council for a great night of food, drinks, and live entertainment. The Council has been leading Culinaria food tours since 2008. The goal is to support eating establishments in the Blackstone Valley by bringing a group of diners to these… Read more ⇒
New Financial Workshop Series
On September 18, 2017, the first of three Financial Capabilities Workshops run by NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley was held at St. James Baptist Church. The people who gathered listen to John Nimmo, a Foreclosure Counselor at NeighborWorks, and Myles Messier, a relationship banker at Citizens Bank, discuss the importance of credit in everyday life. Credit… Read more ⇒
Woonsocket Home Repair 2017 Success
NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley is proud to announce the success of our second annual Woonsocket Home Repair Program. In partnership with Group Mission Trips, 375 Christian volunteers from across the country gathered their tools and set to work on roofs, exterior and interior painting, stair and deck repairs, wheelchair ramps, and more. In just one… Read more ⇒
378 Christian Volunteers Arrive in Woonsocket to Provide FREE Home Repairs
WOONSOCKET, RI, JULY 20, 2017 – On Sunday, July 23rd, 2017, 378 Christian volunteers from 12 states arrive at Hamlet Middle School in Woonsocket, RI. Their mission, to repair the homes of 56 homeowners throughout the city as part of the Woonsocket Free Home Repair Program, coordinated by NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley. Monday through Friday… Read more ⇒
Highlights From an Eventful NWBRV June
This past June was a busy month for NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley! Read on for pictures and stories of how we’re working with the community to make things happen in Woonsocket. We kicked off the month with a bang on Friday, June 2nd with our second Market Square Food Truck Night of the summer. Mobile… Read more ⇒
Accepting Photography Submissions: BLACKSTONE VALLEY – THEN AND NOW
NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley is currently accepting submissions to Blackstone Valley – Then and Now, a photography exhibit highlighting the natural and architectural beauty of the Blackstone Valley. Both amateur and professional photographers are encouraged to submit up to three photographs for exhibit consideration. Connie Anderson, the gallery’s curator shared that this theme “opens itself… Read more ⇒
French Speakers from Around the World Wanted for Community Arts Project
Parlez-vous français? Est-ce que vous venez d’un pays où l’on parle français comme langue principale? Join Woonsocket Arts Researchers in Exploring the French Speaking Blackstone Valley In many countries from throughout Africa, Asia, Europe and North America, French is among the primary languages spoken. In many of these, French is also a leading language in business, education… Read more ⇒
Kitchen Incubator @ 40 S. Main Officially Open
Things are cooking in Woonsocket! On Saturday June 3rd, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley formally opened their kitchen incubator with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 40 S. Main Street. The kitchen is now available to local food entrepreneurs interested in starting their own business. At Saturday’s ceremony, community members and local leaders came together to celebrate the kitchen. Congressman… Read more ⇒
What Song is this Color?
The city of Woonsocket has been embraced by the presence of bright, vivid orange. From banners on buildings, to signs in schools, health clinics, and senior centers, Woonsocket residents are consistently being asked “What song do you think of when you see this color orange?” This is part of a grant funded partnership between artist… Read more ⇒
Ribbon cutting of the Kitchen @ 40 S. Main St. Launches NeighborWorks Week
Woonsocket, RI, June 1, 2017: On Saturday, June 3rdat 11:30am, Congressman David Cicilline, Treasurer Seth Magaziner, and local food entrepreneurs will join NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley to cut the ribbon on the Kitchen @ 40 S. Main Street, Woonsocket, officially opening it for business. This kitchen is designed to incubate small food entrepreneurs, support local… Read more ⇒
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