MEDIA ADVISORY AND PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
WOONSOCKET, RI – US Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, US Congressman Gabe Amo, Governor McKee, and Woonsocket Mayor Beauchamp will join NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley (NWBRV) and funding and community partners to celebrate the groundbreaking of Millrace, a substantial rehabilitation of three historic mill buildings into 70 affordable homes and 23,000 square feet of commercial/community space in the heart of downtown Woonsocket.
WHO:
- US Senator Jack Reed
- US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
- US Congressman Gabe Amo
- Governor Dan McKee
- Jeanne Cola, LISC RI
- Kathleen Amonte, Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston
- Secretary Stefan Pryor, RI Department of Housing
- James Comer, RIHousing
- Terrence Gray, RI DEM
- Dr. David Cash, EPA
- Alvin Saafir, Community Housing Capital
- Carrie Zaslow, Providence Revolving Fund
- David Cicilline, RI Foundation
- Joanie Straussman Brandon, NeighborWorks America
- Melina Lodge, Housing Network of RI
- Joe Garlick, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley
WHAT: Millrace speaking program and groundbreaking ceremony
WHEN: Wednesday, January 3 @ 11am
WHERE: Speaking Program indoors at 40 South Main Street, Woonsocket, RI; Groundbreaking outdoors at 15 Island Place, Woonsocket, RI. Rain, snow, or shine.
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About NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley:
NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley (NWBRV) – Formerly The Woonsocket Neighborhood Development Corporation – is a nonprofit community development corporation that has worked with residents, businesses, partners, and communities since 1987 to enrich neighborhood life and make affordable housing opportunities available throughout Northern Rhode Island.
CONTACT: Meg Rego, Director Resource Development & Communications; mrego@nwbrv.org | 401-762-0993 x234
