Woonsocket, RI – On Tuesday, Aug. 2nd, 2016 police departments across the US participated in National Night Out. This promotes police and community relations. With recent events, this national night out was especially important. It brought together the Woonsocket Police Department and the community in which they serve. Woonsocket’s National Night Out was hosted by the Woonsocket… Read more ⇒
NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley Now Hiring
NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley is now hiring! 2 full-time staff positions 1 Community Builder-in-Residence 3 AmeriCorps VISTA members, and 20 full- and part-time AmeriCorps members All positions offer a great opportunity to join an active and passionate team working in Woonsocket and throughout Northern Rhode Island. Accessing Home Program Manager – Position Description NWBRV is now hiring… Read more ⇒
Thank you to our NWBRV Jubilee Sponsors
NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley is excited to celebrate our 30th Anniversary with the “NWBRV Jubilee.” This event will raise critical funds to enrich neighborhood life and make affordable housing opportunities available throughout Northern Rhode Island. Our Jubilee could not be possible without all of our sponsors. From everyone here at NWBRV, from our youth, and… Read more ⇒
2016 Creating Opportunities Summit and Festival
Come out and join NWBRV in celebrating the Opportunities offered throughout Northern Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts with our Creating Opportunities Summit and Festival! Woonsocket, RI, May 25, 2016- On June 4th, 2016, join NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley for the Creating Opportunities Summit and Festival. Located at 40 South Main Street and River Island Park in… Read more ⇒
NWBRV Now Recruiting 6 Summer VISTAs
NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, a community development corporation serving Northern RI, seeks six outstanding individuals to provide a summer of service through AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America). Our AmeriCorps VISTA’s will function as a core part of our staff, devoted to bringing low-income individuals and communities out of poverty. Ideal candidates will have initiative be dedicated… 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 ⇒
Ellie Brown Woonsocket Art Project
Ellie Brown’s Woonsocket Art Project NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley’s Youth mentor Ellie Brown has recently received a prestigious RISCA grant for her photography project entitled, “Faces of Woonsocket.” The city-wide project will tell the story of 100 Woonsocket residents by posting their portraits in public spaces in an example of Place Making. Place Making involves adding… Read more ⇒
Shopping at your Local Farmer’s Market
I went to a local Winter Market recently and it was awesome. I bought spinach humus, baba ganoush, pre-made salads, blackberries, and, of course, a ton of vegetables. I also met a great local business owner with their own restaurant. The shopping trip prompting me to share why shopping your local farmer’s markets can be so great!… Read more ⇒
3 Steps to Financial Independence
Last Friday, I got my 4th phone call in 2 years asking me to be a bridesmaid. Every time I get one of these calls I can’t help but think ‘I’m still so young’. I struggle with the idea that women my age are getting married and are “permanently” taking someone into their lives. These… Read more ⇒
Budget to Beat Holiday Stress
Reduce your spending and stress this holiday season by creating a Holiday Budget that includes clear expectations for your expenses. Tip 1: Create a Budget and Keep Track Click here for a great template in Excel or here for an awesome free budget tool for Google Sheets. Make sure you include all holiday costs such as food,… Read more ⇒
