Once again, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley continues to broaden the musical horizons of Wooonsocket’s youth this season during the Summer Learning Initiative (SLI) summer program. In annual collaboration with the Levitt Music AMP Series, NeighborWorks Art and C3 Centers proudly welcomed two performing Gospel artists from the series to work with students during the week… Read more ⇒
Teaching Kids to Listen to their Gut
Woonsocket Middle School students are learning some important lessons this summer here at NWBRV—most importantly, to always listen to their gut. NeighborWorks’ C3 Center continues to expand the hearts and minds of youth this season during the Summer Learning Initiative (SLI) summer program. Courses offered to enrolled students in grades 6-9 include music, art and… Read more ⇒
Summer Camp 2021 – Now Enrolling
After the year we’ve all had, who’s ready for a little fun in the sun with friends? NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley is excited to announce enrollment is open for our 2021 Summer Youth Programs! Here at NWBRV we recognize the intrinsic need for child development and college preparation for our youth. While working alongside families,… Read more ⇒
Meet The NWBRV Team – Monique Austin
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. I was born and raised in Boston and spent… Read more ⇒
Meet The NWBRV Team – Margaux Morisseau
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. For the past 17 years, I’ve been the Director… Read more ⇒
Putting Students on a Sure Track to College
The NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley’s Sure Track to College team is proud to provide personalized guidance to high school and college aged students, helping turn their dreams into tangible realities. The program, run by a highly dedicated team of individuals including NWBRV’s C3 Center Site Coordinator Nwando Ofokansi, prepares students for the future by devising… Read more ⇒
Meet Tiffany Mendez – Artist Behind the Art Center Mural
The Art Center in Woonsocket recently got a stunning face-lift. K-5th graders entering the renovated space are greeted by new floors, bathrooms, tables, chairs, and, a most impressive, brand new mural designed and painted by Tiffany Mendez. Tiffany holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Painting and Art Education from Rhode Island College. She… Read more ⇒
Summer Learning at the Art Center
This summer, the Art Center got a makeover: beautiful new floors, paint, furniture, and a gorgeous Woonsocket mural by RISD artist Tiffany Mendes. We have used the new space to expand our educational programming under two summer themes: Me and My Community, and Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies. From gardening, getting messy with kinetic sand and… Read more ⇒
NWBRV is part of Nutrition-based Research Partnership
With all the focus on COVID-19, a lot of people are wondering how they can protect themselves and their children from illness in general. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that Americans should wash their hands, avoid close contact with people outside their home, and to wear face coverings when they do… Read more ⇒
K-5 Summer Youth Program is Now in Session!
Located at 146 Sayles Street, Woonsocket, the Art Center summer youth program provides kindergartners through fifth graders a full-day of fun, educational programming. And this year, it all happens in a beautifully renovated facility. The program is open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. from Monday through Friday and provides students with meals and enrichment activities. We’re focusing… Read more ⇒
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