Woonsocket 2018 will be marked by music thanks to the generosity of the Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation. Starting June 29th the city will experience 10 consecutive Friday’s of music from 5pm-9pm in River Island Art Park. The ten headlining acts for the series were revealed Wednesday night at the series “Band Launch Party” held for… Read more ⇒
The Dream Continues – Support Woonsocket’s Blessing Boxes
It was 16 Degrees Fahrenheit, but even freezing temperatures did not stop the community from gathering and celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King. Each year, the MLK Community Committee, of which NWBRV is a member, plans events that honor the life and teachings of Dr. King. The day promotes community reflection on our nation’s… Read more ⇒
Start your Food Business with Millrace
Do you have baking or cooking expertise or a special recipe that your friends just crave? Do you have dreams of working for yourself? Or have a food-based “side hustle” you’re ready to begin? We’ll we’ve got the solution for you! NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley has launched our very own incubator kitchen, the Millrace Kitchen,… Read more ⇒
Woonsocket Wins 10 FREE Concerts for 2018
January 2, 2018 —Today, the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation named Woonsocket, Rhode Island as one of 15 small to mid-sized towns and cities across America to win a Levitt AMP Grant Award of $25K in matching funds to present a free concert series at River Island Art Park. In October, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley… Read more ⇒
Join our team! Make a difference everyday
Today is your lucky day. The College Ready Community program at NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley is seeking two new dynamic educators to join the teaching team. If you are an educator or know of an educator, please consider applying to work with our K-12 students in Woonsocket or North Smithfield. Position Description Teacher/ Teacher’s Assistant… Read more ⇒
Celebrating Women in Business
In recognition of National Women’s Small Business Month, meet Vanessa Gray, owner and co-operator of “Nessa’s Snack Shop,” a mobile food vendor specializing in Italian Ice and other ice cream novelties. Vanessa, better known to friends and family as Nessa, grew up in the city of Woonsocket where she still lives today. She’s decided to… Read more ⇒
New Financial Workshop Series
On September 18, 2017, the first of three Financial Capabilities Workshops run by NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley was held at St. James Baptist Church. The people who gathered listen to John Nimmo, a Foreclosure Counselor at NeighborWorks, and Myles Messier, a relationship banker at Citizens Bank, discuss the importance of credit in everyday life. Credit… Read more ⇒
Woonsocket Home Repair 2017 Success
NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley is proud to announce the success of our second annual Woonsocket Home Repair Program. In partnership with Group Mission Trips, 375 Christian volunteers from across the country gathered their tools and set to work on roofs, exterior and interior painting, stair and deck repairs, wheelchair ramps, and more. In just one… Read more ⇒
378 Christian Volunteers Arrive in Woonsocket to Provide FREE Home Repairs
WOONSOCKET, RI, JULY 20, 2017 – On Sunday, July 23rd, 2017, 378 Christian volunteers from 12 states arrive at Hamlet Middle School in Woonsocket, RI. Their mission, to repair the homes of 56 homeowners throughout the city as part of the Woonsocket Free Home Repair Program, coordinated by NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley. Monday through Friday… Read more ⇒
Highlights From an Eventful NWBRV June
This past June was a busy month for NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley! Read on for pictures and stories of how we’re working with the community to make things happen in Woonsocket. We kicked off the month with a bang on Friday, June 2nd with our second Market Square Food Truck Night of the summer. Mobile… Read more ⇒
