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 ⇒
CVS Team Beautifies River Island Art Park
On Wednesday, May 9th, 25 volunteers from CVS Corporate Headquarters volunteered at River Island Art Park in an effort to prepare the riverfront park for the upcoming Levitt AMP Woonsocket Concert Series running Friday nights, June 29-August 31. Tasked with a laundry-list of projects, these volunteers did not hesitate to roll up their sleeves and… Read more ⇒
Woonsocket Wins 10 FREE Concerts for 2018
January 2, 2018 —Today, the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation named Woonsocket, Rhode Island as one of 15 small to mid-sized towns and cities across America to win a Levitt AMP Grant Award of $25K in matching funds to present a free concert series at River Island Art Park. In October, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley… Read more ⇒
After 20 Days of Voting, Woonsocket Finishes 7th in the LevittAMP Grant Competition
For the past 20 days Woonsocket has been abuzz with talk of music. Couple that with a deep sense of community pride and competitive spirit and we’re met with the perfect place to compete in a national competition to bring 10 free concerts to River Island Art Park in Woonsocket. In October, NeighborWorks Blackstone River… Read more ⇒
Burrillville Well On its Way to 10% Affordable Housing Goal
On Friday, November 17th NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, the Town of Burrillville, and their funding partners officially cut the ribbon at Greenridge Commons signifying the opening of a new community of affordable rental homes in Pascoag. The idea for Greenridge Commons has been on the drawing board for over 15 years ago. In 2002 Joe Garlick,… Read more ⇒
RISD partners with NWBRV to design Outdoor Theater
On Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 9am 111 students from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and their faculty members arrive at 40 South Main Street, Woonsocket, RI to launch a week-long design competition. Students will break into 12 teams and compete to design an outdoor theater space on the loading dock between two… Read more ⇒
Accepting Photography Submissions: BLACKSTONE VALLEY – THEN AND NOW
NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley is currently accepting submissions to Blackstone Valley – Then and Now, a photography exhibit highlighting the natural and architectural beauty of the Blackstone Valley. Both amateur and professional photographers are encouraged to submit up to three photographs for exhibit consideration. Connie Anderson, the gallery’s curator shared that this theme “opens itself… Read more ⇒
Build It Yourself
October 24th, 2013 ended like any other school day. Amy Pepler searched her son’s backpack for announcement papers and assignments from teachers. On this particular day, there was a flyer from NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley about “Build It Yourself” homes. Amy recalled hearing others talk about this project, but like most people, her first instinct… Read more ⇒
NWBRV Purchases 68 South Main in Woonsocket
In early June of 2015, NWBRV purchased 68 South Main Street in Woonsocket as part of strategic five year plan to redevelop the Island Place Historic District of Woonsocket. The property, formerly known as “Le Moulin,” or “The Mill” in French, was purchased for $1 million and we have secured a loan from Community Housing… Read more ⇒
