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. My name is Lucy Goulet. I have been a… Read more ⇒
Meet the 2024-2025 Accessing Home AmeriCorps Team
Accessing Home works to bring low to moderate-income families home through partnerships with affordable housing providers throughout Rhode Island. The Accessing Home initiative, launched in 2016, helps Rhode Island families acquire and maintain affordable, safe, and healthy housing. Through this initiative, NWBRV partners with community development organizations, public housing authorities, and other non-profits to equip… Read more ⇒
Reiki Sessions Grace the Meadows this Fall!
Our seniors residing at The Meadows, an independent living community located in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, are consistently provided with engagement opportunities. And 2024 has not only brought excitement and celebration to the Senior Living development–it’s also delivered Reiki sessions to our wonderful residents! One resident wrote me a note thanking me for our Meditation… Read more ⇒
ENROLL in SASH Today!
As fall quickly approaches, looking ahead to our Woonsocket residents’ mental and physical health couldn’t be of more pivotal importance in our minds! The holidays coupled with the colder months can often bring with it a plethora of health needs and concerns. ENTER–SASH! SASH–which stands for Support and Service at Home–is a completely free NeighborWorks… Read more ⇒
Community Health Fair, Saturday October 19
Storytellers and Musicians encourage RI Residents to complete their 2020 Census Wednesdays through April.
AmeriCorps Members Earn Their Certification as Resident Service Coordinators
One of our favorite facets of NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley is the constant flow of opportunities for personal and professional growth within our community. NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley is committed to consistently providing Woonsocket residents with educational opportunities–but our work doesn’t stop there. We are equally as invested in providing the same chances for growth… Read more ⇒
Senior Safe Driving Course-REGISTER NOW!
We’re always working to keep our community safe, and that’s especially true when it comes to driving. This August, we’re offering a Senior Safe Driving Course. Taking place on August 5th from 11am-3pm, the four hour class will be geared towards our seniors residing at The Meadows, an independent living community located in North Smithfield,… Read more ⇒
The Meadows Meditates!
Our seniors residing at The Meadows, an independent living community located in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, are consistently provided with engagement opportunities. And 2024 has not only brought excitement and celebration to the Senior Living development–it’s also delivered our very own brand of NWBRV zen with Meditation Mondays (and now Wednesdays too)! Lucy Goulet, in… Read more ⇒
NWBRV Celebrates Earth Day with Accessing Home
Accessing Home AmeriCorps Members celebrated this year’s beautiful Earth Day by once again assisting The West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation with their garden! The West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation (WEHDC) Sankofa Initiative works to address modern health, financial and community challenges through increased access to the healthy foods that are traditional to the West End’s… Read more ⇒
The Meadows Ring in Spring with a Special 90th Birthday Party and Ice Cream!
If there’s one thing that we’re good at here at The Meadows, it’s celebrating! And we can’t think of a better reason to celebrate than 90th birthdays and ice cream! On March 11th, Meadows resident Hermance Robidoux (lovingly known as Minn), gifted her fellow residents and friends a homemade ice cream making demonstration in honor… Read more ⇒
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