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Recording Confidence: Woonsocket Youth Shine in Summer Learning Initiative

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This summer, 60 Woonsocket middle schoolers struck a new chord, literally and figuratively. Through rhythm, rhyme, and recording, students explored new skills, discovered hidden talents, and found joy in learning outside the classroom. This initiative was made possible through funding from the United Way of Rhode Island’s Summer Learning Initiative (SLI), which supports high-quality, hands-on… Read more ⇒

Accessing Home Marks Ninth Year with New Resident Service Coordinator Graduates

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Affordable housing is the foundation of a strong, stable community. Building that foundation, however, requires skilled, and knowledgeable professionals. At NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, we’re committed to preparing the next generation of leaders in the housing field. That’s why education and credentialing are central to our Accessing Home AmeriCorps program, where members have the opportunity… Read more ⇒

A New Stage for Woonsocket: Celebrating NeighborWorks Week 2025

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What better way to kick off June than celebrating NeighborWorks Week 2025! Staff members at NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley pulled out all of the stops to honor the nationwide impact NeighborWorks network organizations have on the lives of community members, especially those here in Woonsocket. Throughout this year’s NeighborWorks Week, nearly 250 NeighborWorks organizations across… Read more ⇒

NWBRV Breaks Ground on 146 Sayles Street

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On Tuesday, May 6, in partnership with federal, state, and local officials, we broke ground for an innovative affordable housing development designed to support our frontline childcare and education workforce at 146 Sayles Street in Woonsocket! This heartwarming project transforms the apartment above a DHS-certified childcare center into housing for essential educators and public service… Read more ⇒

NWBRV Accessing Home AmeriCorps Faces Threat of Closure

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Since 1993, AmeriCorps has been at the forefront of national and community service. Over the last thirty years, AmeriCorps has brought people together, connecting individuals and organizations to help communities tackle their toughest challenges. They are home currently to over 200,000 members and volunteers in organizations dedicated to strengthening their communities, nationwide. AmeriCorps is THE… Read more ⇒

Meet The NWBRV Team – Payton Morse

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We’re so lucky at NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley to have a staff 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 work. Tell us about yourself. Hello! My name is Payton Morse. I am a… Read more ⇒

Citizens Bank Cleans Up Woonsocket This Spring

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We were thrilled this month to team up with Citizens Bank for a joint landscaping-spring clean up project at our Front Street Location, as well as properties in the Constitution Hill neighborhood! A large component of our mission here at NWBRV centers not only around qualifying for homeownership, but being prepared to maintain your home… Read more ⇒

Meet The NWBRV Board – Ambrea Allen

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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 ⇒

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NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley
719 Front Street, Suite 103
Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895
(401) 762-0993
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