FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Woonsocket, RI, May 31, 2024 — Celebrating a remarkable milestone, NeighborWorks America marks 45 years of fostering vibrant communities where individuals can access sustainable, affordable housing and enhance their neighborhoods and lives. With a commitment to addressing housing challenges nationwide and expanding pathways to homeownership, NeighborWorks stands as a beacon of hope… Read more ⇒
Ivy Place HomeOwnership Opportunity Lottery Application
Ivy Place is a mixed-use, affordable home ownership development located on Ivy Street and Taunton Avenue in East Providence. The 13-unit development includes four 2-bedroom live/work homes with first floor commercial space facing Taunton Avenue and nine 3-bedroom townhouse style homes, one of which is ADA accessible with an elevette. The property is deed-restricted affordable… Read more ⇒
NeighborWorks breaks ground on Millrace – a new mixed-use, affordable housing development in Woonsocket
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WOONSOCKET, RI, January 3, 2024 – NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, together with federal, state, and local officials as well as funding and community partners, broke ground today on Millrace, a substantial rehabilitation of three historic mill buildings into affordable homes and 23,000 square feet of commercial/community space in the heart of downtown… Read more ⇒
We’re Hiring – Millrace Kitchen Manager
The Millrace Kitchen Manager will manage a shared, commissary commercial kitchen facility and ancillary spaces located at the gateway to Woonsocket’s Historic Main Street. The facility offers production and storage space to members for rent. The Kitchen Manager will promote the commissary kitchen and ancillary spaces to potential kitchen members and local neighbors. The goal… Read more ⇒
We’re Hiring – Seeking Director, Community Building & Engagement
Job Description Nonprofit Community Development Corporation (CDC) seeks experienced, committed leader to serve in senior management position. Competitive salary and benefit package. The Community Building & Engagement (CBE) line of business offers a variety of programs and services to enhance the quality of life and increase opportunity for residents in NWBRV apartments and homes, as… Read more ⇒
HomeSafe – Application Available
The HomeSafe program is designed to offer one time financial assistance for households facing a short term emergency with the goal of ensuring households remain housed. Eligible households must demonstrate that they have the resources to remain stably housed once the HomeSafe funds have been provided. WHO CAN RECEIVE ASSISTANCE? In order to receive assistance… Read more ⇒
Joe Garlick wins Murray Family Prize for Community Enrichment
Murray Family Prize for Community Enrichment at the Rhode Island Foundation awarded to Joe Garlick, executive director of NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley Garlick’s work includes creating hundreds of affordable houses and apartments in Burrillville, North Smithfield and Woonsocket The 2018 Murray Family Prize for Community Enrichment at the Rhode Island Foundation has been awarded to Joe Garlick, executive… 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 ⇒
