$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 ⇒
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 ⇒
Woonsocket Free Home Repair Program is BACK
NWBRV and the City of Woonsocket are once again partnering with the Group Mission Trips Workcamps program to bring a much needed resource to private home owners in Woonsocket, predominately into the Fairmount neighborhood during the week of July 24-28, 2017. The program provides home repairs at no cost to residents of the city, increasing property values… Read more ⇒
Seeking Summer Learning Coordinator
Position Type: Summer Learning Coordinator Evaluation Schedule: Twice a Year Compensation Range: $18-20 an hour Hours: 15 hours per week in summer; School year hours vary Reports To: Education Program Manager Subject to Background Check: Yes Business Line: Community Engagement Function of Business Line: This business line offers a variety of programs and services to… Read more ⇒
Now Accepting: Summer AmeriCorps VISTA Applicants
NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley Summer of Service AmeriCorps Summer VISTA NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, a community development corporation serving Northern RI, seeks seven outstanding individuals to provide a summer of service as part of a dynamic team through AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America). Our AmeriCorps VISTA’s will function as a core part of… Read more ⇒
NWBRV Brings over 400 Volunteers to Woonsocket to Improve the Homes of Local Residents
From July 24-30, 2016, 55 local homeowners and their families will receive facelifts for their homes. Exterior and interior paint jobs, new roofing, wheel chair ramps, hand rails, and new staircases comprise the hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of improvements provided completely FREE of cost. Who is this magnificent benefactor you ask? An interdenominational… Read more ⇒
America Saves Week! Plan Right For Your Financial Future
Introduction to Retirement Accounts Retirement today is a lot different than it was thirty years ago. On average, interest yields from a typical retirement portfolio have been decreasing since the highs of the 1970s. There are a number of tax benefits when putting your money into retirement. To receive the full benefit of these tax breaks, it… Read more ⇒
