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 ⇒
Thank you Family Service of RI
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 ⇒
Meet a Neighbor – Frank
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 ⇒
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