Community Resources
Education
Rhode Island Regional Adult Learning (RIRAL)
Roger Williams University - School of Continuing Studies
401-254-3555
RI Educational Opportunity Center
Provides one-on-one assistance with admissions, financial aid, tutoring etc.
401-455-6031
Progresso Latino
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
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
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
RI Bright Starts
401-739-6100
Cumberland Recreation Department
401-334-9996
Cumberland-Lincoln Boys & Girls Club
YMCA of Cumberland and Lincoln
Housing Information / Financial Coaching
US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Housing Network of RI
888-722-1461
USDA Rural Development
NeighborWorks of Blackstone Valley - Woonsocket
Financial Coaching, Home buyer classes, Self Help homeownership program
401-762-0993
Blackstone Valley Community Action Program (BVCAP)
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
CrossRoads Helpline
Homeless resources, shelter, information about non-profit agencies, sliding scale fees, and other assistance.
401-351-6500