This week, we chatted with Meadow’s resident and avid gardener, Frank (73 years young). Tell us about yourself Frank and his wife Lula have been living at the Meadows, an 80-unit Senior apartment complex in North Smithfield for close to two years. Frank loves to be outdoors, especially gardening and fishing. What do you do… Read more ⇒
Meet a Neighbor – Camryn
This week, we chatted with Greenridge resident and student in the Greenridge after school program, Camryn (8 y/o). Tell us about yourself I love to bake. Love, love, love to bake. I used to have an easy bake oven, and I used to make brownies, muffins, and little cakes a lot. I love to read, and I’ve been reading… 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 ⇒
Finding Connections through Fiber Arts
Community Connections are what it is all about at The Meadows weekly Fiber Gatherings. Each Monday night, senior citizens residing at the Meadows are joined by people young and old from across North Smithfield. From 6-9pm residents and neighbors share their latest projects and help others learn to knit, crochet, and master other needle-craft skills. The vibe… Read more ⇒
Recent Grads Gain Professional Experience with Accessing Home: Raquél Pérez
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 ⇒
Recent Grads Gain Professional Experience and Build Careers with Accessing Home: Dominique Resendes
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 were up to and get their advice for new… Read more ⇒
RIHousing Invests in Woonsocket
$200,000 in funding supports five programs in Pawtucket/Central Falls, Providence and Woonsocket Providence, RI – RIHousing’s Board of Commissioners last month approved $200,000 in funding for programs to support homeownership, financial counseling and green infrastructure activities. Funded via the agency’s Community Development Program (CDP), awards were made to six programs in Woonsocket, Providence and Pawtucket/Central Falls. The CDP program… Read more ⇒
Carpentry Skills and Creativity lead to Little Lemonade Stands
Hammers, sanders, nails, and paint make for a fun and educational project for teenagers in NWBRV’s College Ready Communities Program. Working alongside a Community Builder-in-Residence, our kids safely learn important construction skills and apply them through a creative project. Earlier this spring, the K-5 kids at NWBRV’s aftershool programming in Woonsocket and North Smithfield came… Read more ⇒
We’re Hiring!
Care about your community? Seeking a professional opportunity for the summer or more? Want to make a difference, but have a great time while doing it? Check out these opportunities with NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley. Fulltime, part time, and temporary positions available. Community Builder-in-Residence Work in the youth program 16 hours per week while enjoying… Read more ⇒
The Dream Continues – Support Woonsocket’s Blessing Boxes
It was 16 Degrees Fahrenheit, but even freezing temperatures did not stop the community from gathering and celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King. Each year, the MLK Community Committee, of which NWBRV is a member, plans events that honor the life and teachings of Dr. King. The day promotes community reflection on our nation’s… Read more ⇒
