Maria Sosa had always dreamed of owning her own home but those dreams were thrown aside several years ago when her husband passed away suddenly, leaving her to raise four children on her own. Seeing that she was still struggling to adjust to her new reality, a friend recommended that she contact the NWBRV HomeOwnership… Read more ⇒
Lowe Approved as NWBRV’s Next “Selfie” Family
Thea Fielding-Lowe has been approved as NWBRV’s latest Fernwood “selfie” home buyer, with financing from the USDA’s Mutual Self Help Housing program. Lowe, a nonprofit youth program manager/children’s author, and her husband Paul, a talented musician who recently returned from a European tour, have selected a colonial-style home and are excited to begin their journey to… Read more ⇒
Ellie Brown joins our CBIR Team
NWBRV is proud to announce a new addition to its Community Builder-in-Residence team – Ellie Brown! Ellie brings a wealth of artistic talents to our youth programs and into the neighborhood and begins her journey this Fall. About Ellie Ellie Brown is a native of Boston, MA where she attended Massachusetts College of Art. She… Read more ⇒
Neighborhood Celebrates #FairmountProud Gateway Project with Unveiling
NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley (NWBRV) and Riverzedge Arts celebrate the unveiling of the Mason Street Trestle Gateway Project with those who love the Fairmount neighborhood of Woonsocket. Gateway Project: Celebrating Culture Through Art & Design The Mason St. Trestle is a key gateway into the Fairmount neighborhood and it is where trash, neglect and graffiti have amassed… Read more ⇒
Bank of America Awards NWBRV $20,000
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation recently awarded NWBRV with $20,000 for the pre-development of additional affordable housing units in Northern Rhode Island. Supporting Affordable Housing Development Based on data from the 2010 American Community Survey, 1/3 of renters are paying in excess of 35% of their income for rent, with almost 2/3 of these… Read more ⇒
Summer Youth Employment Investing in Fairmount
We are proud partners and a work site for this year’s Summer Youth Employment Program at the Community Care Alliance of RI (CCA). Thirteen of the hundred teens in the program were placed at the NWBRV site. The teens, ages 14-19, are focused on neighborhood revitalization and are investing their efforts into the Fairmount neighborhood of Woonsocket. Investing… Read more ⇒
Youth Programming Receives BrightStars Rating
BrightStars awarded the Art Center‘s K-5 youth programming with 4 stars! BrightStars Standards The star-based system assesses and communicates a level of quality for youth programming. Schools and school-age programs, like NWBRV’s are eligible to apply for the rating and all programs participating in the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) are mandated to apply… Read more ⇒
Landlord Class Offered Twice in July
Cover the basics of business management, lease agreements, and your rights and responsibilities as a landlord in this jam-packed class offered twice in July. Our Landlord Class is best suited for those who already own a multifamily and would like a refresher on the newest laws and regulations governing multi-family properties. It is also suited for those… Read more ⇒
In-Residence Program: Now Accepting Applications
The In-Residence program is just one of many special initiatives we engage in to bring residents together to plan and take action to create positive change, build prosperity, and make the neighborhoods where we develop properties exceptional places to live, work, and invest and we are currently accepting applications. A special apartment for a talented person Our… Read more ⇒
Fast Track to Home Ownership Classes Starting July 18, 2015
Our Fast Track to Home Ownership series will prepare you to purchase the perfect home. This jam-packed two-session series runs through the basics of buying and maintaining a home. The series is tailored to families who are pre-approved for a mortgage, already have a “purchase and sales agreement”, or have an expired homebuyer education certificate from a previous class. Fast Track to… Read more ⇒
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