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NWBRV Resident Services-Turning Houses into Homes

NWBRV Resident Services-Turning Houses into Homes

March 1, 2021 by Holly Abney

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 ⇒

Filed Under: Advocacy, News, Resident Services

Vote YES on Question 3

Vote YES on Question 3

February 24, 2021 by Holly Abney

While the mission of creating affordable housing opportunities for Northern Rhode Islanders has always been critical, never before has NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley’s goal of providing residents access to safe, affordable housing been more essential than it is today. On March 2, 2021, in the midst of a global pandemic, Rhode Islanders will have the… Read more ⇒

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A Commitment To Our Community – Black Lives Matter

A Commitment To Our Community – Black Lives Matter

July 1, 2020 by Dulce Nunez Hernandez

From the beginning, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley has been committed to expanding access to affordable housing enriching neighborhood life across Northern Rhode Island. Central to this mission is our acknowledgement of marginalized groups within these communities that suffer from systems of racism and discrimination. In our Equity Action Statement, we commit to communities of color… Read more ⇒

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Youth Share Their Perspectives at Together RI Event

Youth Share Their Perspectives at Together RI Event

April 2, 2018 by Zach Morin

On Thursday, March 22nd, students from the C3 Center attended “Together RI,” an initiative of the Rhode Island Foundation aimed at bringing together diverse groups of people to learn how they feel about Rhode Island. NWBRV youth joined the very first of 20 gatherings, giving a voice to young adults throughout Woonsocket. The event was held… Read more ⇒

Filed Under: Advocacy, News, Youth Services Tagged With: C3 Center, Civic Engagement, Community, NWBRV, Participation, RI Foundation, Students, youth

Spotlight on Trans Health Access

Spotlight on Trans Health Access

October 28, 2015 by Cesar Lopez

As nature revitalized this past spring, a new health access program emerged with it! The Trans* Health Access Team at Thundermist Health Center is a group of medical, behavioral health, and allied service professionals, working to amplify their outreach while being culturally and clinically competent for the transgender community. What does Trans* mean? According to the Gender Equity Resource Center… Read more ⇒

Filed Under: Advocacy, News, Partners, Resident Services, Youth Services Tagged With: healthcare, Thundermist, trans, transgender, Watts

NWBRV to Screen the Movie ELLIS at C3 Center

NWBRV to Screen the Movie ELLIS at C3 Center

October 26, 2015 by Ainsley Morisseau-Cantoral

NWBRV was selected as one of many viewing sites for the film ELLIS.  The organization and its youth programs join artists, activists, educators and passionate individuals across the country hosting screening installation events from November 9th to 16th. About ELLIS ELLIS awakens our collective memory, taking you back to the early years of Ellis Island through the experience of… Read more ⇒

Filed Under: Advocacy, Events, News, Youth Services Tagged With: art, C3 Center, community conversation, ellis, JR, movie, placemaking, robert de niro, youth programs

Preventing Summer Learning Loss

Preventing Summer Learning Loss

June 30, 2015 by Ainsley Morisseau-Cantoral

The Hasbro Summer Learning Initiative, or HSLI for short, is a six-week summer model that offers Rhode Island children a six-week learning opportunity combining hands-on experiences with real-world applications; field trips to deepen knowledge; and a commitment to service learning that builds essential skill such as civic-mindedness and citizenship. NWBRV is one of several sites across… Read more ⇒

Filed Under: Advocacy, News, Youth Services

Beware of Zombie Debt

Beware of Zombie Debt

April 2, 2015 by Margaux Morisseau

As we begin work for the 4th year in a row to curb usurious payday lending in Rhode Island, we have to be aware that other predatory financial products are always materializing. One of the newest practices of leaching money out of hard working people is called “Zombie Debt”. It is appropriately called that because… Read more ⇒

Filed Under: Advocacy, News

Loan Scam Alert

Loan Scam Alert

June 20, 2011 by Ainsley Morisseau-Cantoral

Our HomeOwnership Center has issued a loan scam alert for Rhode Islanders.  Scam artists prey on local homeowners who are facing foreclosure. They may seem legitimate, making contact by phone, mail, online or even in person. They guarantee they will save your home from foreclosure. Instead, victims lose money and may ultimately lose their homes…. Read more ⇒

Filed Under: Advocacy, HomeOwnership Center, News

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