AIDS PROJECT R.I.
We are a statewide agency that provides quality comprehensive
services for Rhode Islanders living with HIV/AIDS
while also working through education programs to prevent
the further spread of disease.
831-5522 www.aidsprojectri.org
ALLIANCE FOR BETTER LONG TERM CARE
The Alliance works to improve quality of life and health
care for those receiving long-term care in nursing homes,
assisted living residences, home care or hospice service.
785-3340
CENTER FOR HISPANIC POLICY & ADVOCACY (CHisPA)
CHisPA leads and influences change that improves the
quality of life for Latinos in Rhode Island. It provides programs
and services as well as statewide policy and advocacy.
467-0111 www.chispari.org
CHILDHOOD LEAD ACTION PROJECT
The Childhood Lead Action Project works to eliminate
childhood lead poisoning, the number one environmental
threat to the children of Rhode Island, through education,
parent support and advocacy.
785-1310 www.leadsafekids.org
COMMUNITY MEDIATION CENTER OF R.I.
Founded in 1995 as the first mediation center in Rhode
Island, we provide a safe and confidential environment for
people to settle their disputes. 273-9999 www.cmcri.org
CONNECTING FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Our mission is to improve the quality of family and community
life in Woonsocket. We provide coordinated supportive
services to inner-city children and their families.
766-3384 www.ccfcenter.org
GRAY PANTHERS OF R.I.
We won the fight for free bus passes for the elderly
and disabled. We help seniors advocate for affordable
prescriptions, health care, housing and transportation.
725-1122 www.graypanthersri.org
COMMUNITY WORKS RHODE ISLAND
Programs to promote revitalization of neighborhoods
through economic development, improved housing stock,
home ownership, and related services.
455-0810
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF R.I. - GREATER PROVIDENCE
We provide affordable home construction for low-income
families in Providence. Homes are built by volunteers and,
sold to participating families at cost with an interest free
mortgage. 831-5424
www.habitatprov.org
THE HOUSING NETWORK OF R.I.
Our programs breathe life into dying neighborhoods. Were
an association of 22 nonprofit community developers that
advocate for and develop affordable housing programs
throughout Rhode Island.
521-1461 www.housingnetworkri.org
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF R.I.
Statewide organization providing mental health advocacy,
education, screening and referrals to the public and services
to homeless persons with mental illness and substance
abuse issues. 726-2285 www.mhari.org
NEIGHBORWORKS BLACKSTONE RIVER VALLEY
Nonprofit community development corporation that makes affordable housing available for low- and moderate-income residents. Restores abandoned houses, revitalizes neighborhoods,
strengthens the economic base and improves the quality of life.
762-0993 www.wndc.org
NRI COMMUNITY SERVICES
Provides supported education, housing, employment,
behavioral health and advocacy services for predominantly
higher risk and/or lower income residents of northern
Rhode Island. 235-7000 www.nricommunityservices.org
R.I. PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK
R.I. Parent Information Network (RIPIN) is a statewide
organization that provides training, support and advocacy
to parents seeking help for their children.
727-4144 www.ripin.org
R.I. PARENTS FOR PROGRESS
The organization works to improve the economic well-being of
low-income Rhode Islanders. We advocate on issues affecting
low-income families pertaining to welfare benefits, education
and training, affordable housing, health care and child care.
780-6840
THE SAMARITANS
Established in 1977, The Samaritans is Rhode Islands only statewide,
volunteer based agency exclusively dedicated to suicide
prevention, education and breaking the stigma associated with
issues relating to suicide. 272-4243 www.samaritansri.org
SHELTER SERVICES
Shelter Services operates Tanner House in Providence which
provides safe, decent and affordable housing for 10 single
adults. It is transitional for two years with professional
counseling to assist self-sufficiency. 454-8827
SWAP/STOP WASTING ABANDONED PROPERTY
SWAP is committed to neighborhood revitalization through
creating quality, well designed, safe, affordable housing for
low- and moderate-income families. 272-0526
THUNDERMIST HEALTH CENTER
Thundermist is a comprehensive community health center located
in three communities offering medical, dental, and behavioral
health services. We offer a sliding fee scale for our uninsured
and underinsured patients.
767-4100 www.thundermisthealth.org
WEST ELMWOOD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Homebuyer education, counseling, financial fitness, and foreclosure
intervention, rental and first-time home purchase, real
estate developer, home repair loans, resident engagement and
organizing. 453-3220 www.westelmwood.org
WESTMINSTER SENIOR CENTER
Our organization is a comprehensive health and social service
agency helping seniors in Rhode Island. We provide opportunities
for employment, volunteering, and recreation. 274-6900
GEORGE WILEY CENTER
Mobilizes citizens statewide to win victories that change laws
and policies to lift Rhode Islands 40,000 low-income children
and families out of poverty.
728-5555 www.georgewileycenter.org