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Thank you Family Service of RI

Thank you Family Service of RI

August 27, 2020 by Millie Lukens

Our independent living community in North Smithfield, The Meadows, was thrilled to be the recipient of the “Be Safe” Campaign. Launched in March by Family Service of Rhode Island, the “Be Safe” campaign provides items to help low income children, families and seniors “be safe” from the Coronavirus. We’re working in countless homes across Rhode… Read more ⇒

Filed Under: News, Resident Services

Meet a Neighbor – Frank

Meet a Neighbor – Frank

July 1, 2020 by Millie Lukens

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 ⇒

Filed Under: Featured, News, Resident Services

Meet a Neighbor – Camryn

Meet a Neighbor – Camryn

May 18, 2020 by kowens

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 ⇒

Filed Under: News, Resident Services, Youth Services

Meet Accessing Home Alumn: Eben Dente

Meet Accessing Home Alumn: Eben Dente

July 11, 2019 by lroach

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 ⇒

Filed Under: Job Postings & Volunteer Opportunies, News, Resident Services

Finding Connections through Fiber Arts

Finding Connections through Fiber Arts

May 13, 2019 by Millie Lukens

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 ⇒

Filed Under: Creative Placemaking, Events, News, Partners, Resident Services

Recent Grads Gain Professional Experience with Accessing Home: Raquél Pérez

Recent Grads Gain Professional Experience with Accessing Home: Raquél Pérez

May 13, 2019 by lroach

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 ⇒

Filed Under: Job Postings & Volunteer Opportunies, News, Resident Services

Recent Grads Gain Professional Experience and Build Careers with Accessing Home: Dominique Resendes

Recent Grads Gain Professional Experience and Build Careers with Accessing Home: Dominique Resendes

April 23, 2019 by lroach

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 ⇒

Filed Under: Job Postings & Volunteer Opportunies, News, Resident Services

RIHousing Invests in Woonsocket

RIHousing Invests in Woonsocket

December 6, 2018 by @site_admin

$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 ⇒

Filed Under: Media Coverage, News, Resident Services, Youth Services

Carpentry Skills and Creativity lead to Little Lemonade Stands

Carpentry Skills and Creativity lead to Little Lemonade Stands

May 21, 2018 by Gregory Jacques

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 ⇒

Filed Under: News, Resident Services, Youth Services Tagged With: NWBRV

We’re Hiring!

We’re Hiring!

May 11, 2018 by Meg Rego

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 ⇒

Filed Under: Job Postings & Volunteer Opportunies, News, Resident Services, Youth Services Tagged With: hiring, NWBRV, service, Volunteer

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