Another successfulAmeriCorps Week is in the books! Every year at NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley we look forward to celebrating the tremendous impact that AmeriCorps service has had on our employees and organization. We’re incredibly fortunate to have such a rich history under our belt–from those who have served locally with the agency, to those who… Read more ⇒
Accessing Home: Where Experience and Empathy Create Measurable Change
Since launching in 2016, NWBRV’s Accessing Home AmeriCorps program has supported low to moderate income families across Rhode Island find and keep safe, healthy, affordable homes. This important work happens through thoughtful partnerships with affordable housing providers, and, most importantly, through a team of dedicated AmeriCorps members who bring not just skills, but empathy and… Read more ⇒
Community Survey Reveals Woonsocket as an Increasingly Family-Friendly City to Raise a Family
At NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley NWBRV, we believe that building strong, vibrant neighborhoods starts with listening to the people who live here. That’s why, every three years, we participate in NeighborWorks America’s Community Impact Measurement (CIM) survey, one of the largest national efforts to assess quality of life in neighborhoods like Constitution Hill and Fairmount,… Read more ⇒
Millrace Public Events-Free to the Public Through March!
We are so excited to announce that through the end of March, community members will be able to utilize our Millrace space for public events (drumroll please…) FREE OF CHARGE! Our Millrace Event Space located in downtown Woonsocket at 40 South Main Street, received grant funding this past year to activate this space as a… Read more ⇒
Meet The NWBRV Board – Carol Chattman
We’re so lucky at NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley to have a Board of Directors comprised of hardworking, committed team-players who work tirelessly at our mission of building affordable housing and enriching community life. In this series, you’ll get to know the people behind the NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley Board. Let’s get to know current board… Read more ⇒
Meet A Millrace Member – Bunz Up
NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley is thrilled to support the Millrace Kitchen, an incubator space designed to support food business startups. Since opening in 2017, over 40 food businesses have worked out of the kitchen space at 40 South Main Street. In this series, you’ll Meet the Millrace Members, get a sense of what it takes… Read more ⇒
Accessing Home Members Celebrate MLK Day During 2025 Annual Day of Service with Farm Fresh RI
The Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service is a defining moment each year, when Americans across the country step up to “make communities more equitable and take action to create the Beloved Community of Dr. King’s dream” according to AmeriCorps. Taking place annually on the third Monday in January, MLK Day is the… Read more ⇒
Armchair Travel in Motion at The Meadows!
Our seniors residing at The Meadows, an independent living community located in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, are consistently provided with engagement opportunities. We are thrilled to be currently offering “Armchair Travel” opportunities to our residents! “We had a first armchair travel on October 4, 2024!” Meadows Resident Services Coordinator Lucy Goulet shared. “We explored the… Read more ⇒
NWBRV 2024 Year in Review
It has been another exceptional year here at NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley! We’d like to take a minute to highlight some of the amazing work we’ve had the honor of being a part of in 2024. Keep reading for a snapshot of our most memorable moments of the past year! #1: Free Home Repair Program… Read more ⇒
Winter 2024-25 C3 Programs Available Now!
Who’s ready for a fun, educational, after school opportunity with friends? NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley is excited to announce enrollment is open for our FREE 2024-25 Winter Youth Programmingfor Woonsocket residents in 6th-12th grade! At NWBRV we recognize the intrinsic need for child development and college preparation for our youth. While working alongside families, educators… Read more ⇒
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