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 ⇒
Demolition Begins on 40 South Main
We are pleased to announce that work has finally begun on 40 South Main Street in Woonsocket at the site of the former Mulvey’s Hardware Store. We are currently in the demolition stage which includes shoring the property, environmental remediation, and the removal of hazards such as lead and asbestos. An Iconic Gateway The epitome… Read more ⇒
MLK Day 2015 Round-Table Discussion: Healing the Racial Divides
Many community members have asked about viewing this year’s MLK Day 2015 Round-table Discussion “Healing Racial Divides” which was presented at Woonsocket High School on January 17th. Capitol TV (Verizon Fios Channel 34, Cox & Full Channel 15, and Cox HD 1013) filmed the conversation. Watch on Capital TV Thursday, January 22, 2015 11:30 AM Healing Racial Divides 1-17-15… Read more ⇒
Woonsocket’s 14th Annual MLK Day Celebration
2015 marks the 14th year we have participated in Woonsocket’s MLK Community Committee to present a weekend of events celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The weekend frames a discussion around racial divides and tensions that were exposed in the wake of Michael Brown’s death. As a community, Woonsocket wants to… Read more ⇒
NWBRV Receives TD Charitable Foundation’s Housing for Everyone Award
The TD Charitable Foundation’s 2014 Housing for Everyone grant competition recently awarded 25 grants of $100,000 to organizations from Maine to Florida. This year’s “Housing for Everyone” theme was Housing for the Future, which will encourage the creation or preservation of rental housing units for families with children. From the Foundation’s press release on December 3rd, “Each… Read more ⇒
