Joining NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley‘s Accessing Home AmeriCorps program reaches a new level of critical importance as the nationwide eviction moratorium has been lifted and extended unemployment benefits are halted. On August 26, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to end the federal Centers for Disease (CDC) eviction moratorium that was issued on August 3,… Read more ⇒
Helping Seniors Bridge the Digital Divide
While keeping our senior residents mentally healthy and socially connected has been a prerogative throughout the COVID-19 pandemic for us here at NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, bridging the digital gap for residents has been an additional adventure we’ve proudly tackled. With gratitude to Verizon, NWBRV provided free internet access and Amazon Fire tablets to every resident… Read more ⇒
NWBRV and Levitt Amp-Teaching Students the Gravity of Music
Once again, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley continues to broaden the musical horizons of Wooonsocket’s youth this season during the Summer Learning Initiative (SLI) summer program. In annual collaboration with the Levitt Music AMP Series, NeighborWorks Art and C3 Centers proudly welcomed two performing Gospel artists from the series to work with students during the week… Read more ⇒
Teaching Kids to Listen to their Gut
Woonsocket Middle School students are learning some important lessons this summer here at NWBRV—most importantly, to always listen to their gut. NeighborWorks’ C3 Center continues to expand the hearts and minds of youth this season during the Summer Learning Initiative (SLI) summer program. Courses offered to enrolled students in grades 6-9 include music, art and… Read more ⇒
NeighborWorks Week 2021
NeighborWorks Week is here! Staff members at NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley are in agreement that this year’s signature week holds special significance. If the last year and a half has left any lasting impressions on us here in Little Rhody, it’s the importance of personal relationships and community. Facing a global pandemic for the first… Read more ⇒
Summer Camp 2021 – Now Enrolling
After the year we’ve all had, who’s ready for a little fun in the sun with friends? NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley is excited to announce enrollment is open for our 2021 Summer Youth Programs! Here at NWBRV we recognize the intrinsic need for child development and college preparation for our youth. While working alongside families,… Read more ⇒
Commit to a Year of Service – Join the Accessing Home Team
NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley‘s Accessing Home AmeriCorps program hits home on every level, for employees and program participants alike. The program, founded in 2015, addresses the state’s issue of affordable housing and helps low-middle income households secure and maintain safe and healthy homes. With a high percentage of Rhode Island’s renters struggling to make ends… Read more ⇒
Meet The NWBRV Team – Margaux Morisseau
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. For the past 17 years, I’ve been the Director… Read more ⇒
Promoting Digital Inclusion for Seniors at The Meadows
Keeping senior residents mentally healthy and socially connected has been a prerogative throughout the COVID-19 pandemic for us here at NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley. Thanks to Verizon, The University of Rhode Island and The Voice Advisors, we’ve effectively promoted digital inclusion for the seniors residing at The Meadows, an independent living community in North Smithfield,… Read more ⇒
NWBRV Resident Services-Turning Houses into Homes
While providing affordable housing to Northern Rhode Islanders is NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley’s unprecedented goal, the dedicated Resident Services staff help turn those houses into homes. NWBRV’s Resident Services team and the Office of Community Engagement are devoted to bringing residents together to make their communities remarkable places to live. Working alongside partners and funders,… Read more ⇒
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