Community Resources

Education

Rhode Island Regional Adult Learning (RIRAL)

GED classes, English classes, transition to college classes.

401-762-3841

Roger Williams University - School of Continuing Studies

RI Educational Opportunity Center

Provides one-on-one assistance with admissions, financial aid, tutoring etc.

401-455-6031

Progresso Latino

626 Broad St, Central Falls, RI

ESL classes, Advocacy

401-728-5920

Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI)

Flanagan Campus: 1762 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI
Special Programs: Access to Opportunity: a retention program for low-income and/or first generation college students.
401-333-7000

The Genesis Center

620 Potters Ave. Providence, RI

Job Training

401-781-6110

Rhode Island College (RIC)

600 Mt. Pleasant Ave,  Providence, RI
Undergraduate and graduate programs.
401-456-8000

Skills for RI

401-680-5960

Social Services / Community Action Programs

Blackstone Valley Community Action Program (BVCAP)

32 Goff Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860
401-723-4520

Heating assistance, weatherization 401-723-0227
Furniture, Food pantry, diapers 401-723-4520
VITA Tax site Woodlawn Community Center 401-475-5071

Community Care Alliance

245 Main St. Woonsocket, RI

Counseling, Early Intervention, Comprehensive Emergency Services, job training programs, adult education.

401-765-5797

Project Hope

400 Dexter St. Central Falls, RI

Assistance with Heat, utilities, food, emergency rental assistance. VITA site

401-728-0515

Blackstone Valley Community Health Care

39 East Ave. Pawtucket, RI

401-312-9832

Department of Human Services

450 Clinton St.  Woonsocket, RI

Healthcare, welfare benefits, general public assistance, RITE Care, food stamps SNAP, child support enforcement.

401-462-1300

Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center

Domestic Violence advocacy and shelter.

401-723-3057

Food Pantry

Lighthouse Community Food Pantry
30 Meeting Street
401-725-0335

Northern RI Food Pantry

1 Angell Rd. Cumberland 02864   

401-347-5714

NRI Community Services

Counseling: 401-235-7121

Emergency: 401-235-7120

Employment Assistance

American Job Center

Woonsocket Center: 219 Pond St.
Employment assistance center, unemployment benefits, job search, resume/interviewing help, skills assessment and daily workshops.
www.backtoworkri.com

Services for the Disabled/ Senior Citizens

RIDE Program

Provides transportation for those age 60 and older and disabled persons.

1-800-479-6902

Meal Sites and Senior center

Cumberland Senior Center
The Monastery
1464 Diamond Hill Road

https://www.cumberlandri.org/senior-center/

Lunches are $3.00 and served daily at 11:30 am. Call 334-2555 ext. 103 to register for lunch

Office of Rehabilitation Services

Counseling, evaluation, medical treatment, training and educational assistance toward a vocational goal for the disabled.

401-421-7005 or
401-421-7016 TDD

Social Security Administration

SSI provides supplemental cash payments for qualified persons 65 and older, blind or who are disabled.
1-800-772-1213

Disability resources

Disability Resources in Rhode Island

https://olis.ri.gov/tbl/resources/disability.php

Rhode Island Disability Law Center

275 Westminster Street, Suite 401, Providence, RI 02903-3434
Voice: 401-831-3150 | TTY: 401-831-5335
Fax: 401-274-5568 | Clients: 800-733-5332

E-mail: info@ridlc.org

Child Care / Camps & After School Programs

Headstart

Children’s Friend

401-752-7529

RI Bright Starts

Cumberland Recreation Department

Cumberland-Lincoln Boys & Girls Club

1 James J McKee Way, Cumberland RI 02864

401-333-4850

YMCA of Cumberland and Lincoln

32 Breakneck Hill Rd 02865

MacColl Field Phone: 401-725-0773

Housing Information / Financial Coaching

US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Housing Network of RI

USDA Rural Development

Rural Housing Loan Program

401-826-0842

NeighborWorks of Blackstone Valley - Woonsocket

Financial Coaching, Home buyer classes, Self Help homeownership program

401-762-0993

Blackstone Valley Community Action Program (BVCAP)

First time homebuyer’s classes, affordable housing.

401-723-4520

RI Housing and Mortgage Finance Corp

401-450-1344

Capital Good Fund

22 A Street, Providence, RI 02907
Phone 866-584-3651

Phone English Español
Financial Coaching Inquiries 866-584-3651 Ext 301 Ext 401
Loans 866-584-3651 Ext 302 Ext 402

Housing Resources Commission

Lead Hazard Mitigation Law

800-570-0768

CrossRoads Helpline

Homeless resources, shelter, information about non-profit agencies, sliding scale fees, and other assistance.

401-351-6500