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 ⇒
Thank you Wells Fargo
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 ⇒
Celebrating the Life of Gail Chauvin
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 ⇒
Free Home Repair Program Launches This Week
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 ⇒
Get Your Passport to Woonsocket
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 ⇒
NWBRV is Hiring – AmeriCorps Program Manager
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 ⇒
Meet Accessing Home Alumn: Eben Dente
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 ⇒
Millrace Stage – Open Mic
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 ⇒
Levitt AMP’s Bringing Woonsocket Together
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 ⇒
Fernwood Ribbon Cutting and Groundbreaking
On June 4th, a crowd of workers, donors, interns, new homeowners and their families gathered in the middle of George Eddy Drive in Pascoag, Rhode Island for a ribbon cutting and to celebrate an accomplishment much bigger than themselves. Over the past year, this group of eight families worked exceptionally hard at building a new… Read more ⇒
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