On Wednesday, May 9th, 25 volunteers from CVS Corporate Headquarters volunteered at River Island Art Park in an effort to prepare the riverfront park for the upcoming Levitt AMP Woonsocket Concert Series running Friday nights, June 29-August 31. Tasked with a laundry-list of projects, these volunteers did not hesitate to roll up their sleeves and… Read more ⇒
NWBRV Follows Placemaking Summit with Call for Artists
In September, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley hosted a Creative Placemaking summit to discuss plans for arts and culture in Woonsocket’s Island Place Historic district. The District houses the ARTech hub, which includes the recently developed event space at 40 South Main Street and the surrounding mill buildings. LISC defines Creative Placemaking as “residents coming together to make social, physical, and economic changes in… Read more ⇒
Free Tax Prep for RIers Earning $54,000 or Less
Don’t pay for tax prep assistance! Rhode Island residents earning $54,000 or less annually can access free tax prep services from local Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites. Beginning in January, VITA sites statewide began offering free tax prep assistance. Funded by United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI), the VITA program ensures that those who earn less… Read more ⇒
5 John Street – Turning Blight into Light
The 5 John Street Development included a complete renovation of a once foreclosed, vacant and blighted structure – located within the Constitution Hill neighborhood. A neighborhood where proximity to surrounding amenities promote walking, utilization of area recreation facilities and resident safety, along with providing easy access to public transportation and state highway systems. The “… Read more ⇒
ELLIS Presentation at C3 Center
On November 18 2015, a screening of the movie ELLIS, an immigrant short film by JR narrated by Robert De Niro, was shown at the C3 Center. The ELLIS clip is a testimonial for all immigrants who passed through ELLIS Island on their way to becoming Americans. The film is a monumental period piece that gives ode… Read more ⇒
Holiday Video Greeting of 12 Days with NWBRV
In what’s becoming an annual tradition, NWBRV would like to share a holiday video (bloopers included!) with joyful wishes to you and yours. We are thankful for all amazing opportunities we’ve had to impact the lives of Rhode Islanders this year and look forward to what 2016 brings our way! Holiday Video on YouTube View our… Read more ⇒
Shopping at your Local Farmer’s Market
I went to a local Winter Market recently and it was awesome. I bought spinach humus, baba ganoush, pre-made salads, blackberries, and, of course, a ton of vegetables. I also met a great local business owner with their own restaurant. The shopping trip prompting me to share why shopping your local farmer’s markets can be so great!… Read more ⇒
Fun Day at the Meadows
On a Friday afternoon, October 23rd, the VISTA’s and I dedicated quality time with NWBRV residents. We had a very fun day at the Meadows! Getting to know the seniors allowed me to assess the needs of their community and allowed me to let them know we are here to help. Simply letting them know I am a… Read more ⇒
Spotlight on Trans Health Access
As nature revitalized this past spring, a new health access program emerged with it! The Trans* Health Access Team at Thundermist Health Center is a group of medical, behavioral health, and allied service professionals, working to amplify their outreach while being culturally and clinically competent for the transgender community. What does Trans* mean? According to the Gender Equity Resource Center… Read more ⇒